Program Manager, Valley Foundry

Valley Bank; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley Bank is seeking a Strategy and GTM Program Manager for the Valley Foundry to partner with leadership and drive innovative initiatives from concept to scale.

You will lead cross-functional programs, establish governance, and deliver executive updates on progress, impact, and recommended actions. 5+ years in strategy or program management in large enterprise or fintech environments preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 5+ years in program management, strategy, or related roles.
• Experience supporting senior leaders and managing high-visibility initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to drive go-to-market strategy and execution of the Foundry's mission.
• Manage the Foundry's portfolio with prioritization, governance, and progress tracking.
• Establish operating rhythms: leadership meetings, business reviews, and executive reporting.
• Lead cross-functional programs from concept through implementation and scale.
• Design governance frameworks and processes enabling accountable innovation.
• Create executive communications and strategic updates on progress and impact.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Executive storytelling

Stakeholder management

Program management

Innovation governance

Portfolio management

Strategic planning

Go-to-market strategy

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/ related field

Tools

None

Job description

At Valley Bank, we believe in people's growth potential. We invest in it. We protect it. We focus it. For nearly 100 years, we've been the Bank that clients from every industry turn to for our expertise, strategies, and advice--building the kind of trust that can fuel every goal. We are the leading relationship bank built for growth--with over $60 billion in assets, 3,800 experts, and more than 200 consumer branches and commercial banking offices in communities across the US.

At Valley, we're all driven by an ambition that goes deeper than just having a job. That's why when you work for us, we make it our goal to help you focus on what drives you--working to turn your passions and strengths into assets you can use to propel your ambitions and build the professional legacy you want. Because when we say we're a relationship bank built for growth, that's not just reserved for our clients--that includes all our associates as well.

The Strategy and GTM PM of the Valley Foundry serves as a strategic partner to the Foundry leadership team, driving operational excellence, portfolio governance, and execution across a diverse set of innovation initiatives. This role acts as the connective tissue between innovation teams, business stakeholders, senior leadership, and external partners to ensure ideas move efficiently from concept to pilot to scale.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Partner with Valley Foundry stakeholders to drive go to market strategy, strategic planning, operational priorities, and execution of the Foundry's mission.
• Manage the Foundry's portfolio, including prioritization, governance, resource allocation, and progress tracking across initiatives.
• Establish and maintain operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, business reviews, and executive reporting.
• Lead cross-functional programs from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Design and optimize processes, governance frameworks, and ways of working that enable innovation while ensuring accountability.
• Create executive communications, presentations, and strategic updates that effectively communicate progress, results, and recommendations.
• Champion continuous improvement, change management, and organizational readiness efforts to support the successful scaling of innovative solutions.
• Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to measure innovation outcomes and business impact.
• Facilitate decision-making by identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities and recommending actionable solutions.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior leaders to drive collaboration and adoption.

Required Skills

• Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments. In particular in the Emerging Technology, Innovation, Tech / Fund Banking, or Ventures space.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technology initiatives in regulated or large scale enterprise environments, driving concepts through full execution and production.
• Strong capability in leading and inspiring cross functional teams--including engineering, data, cyber, and business stakeholders--while fostering a collaborative, challenge positive culture.
• Skilled in engaging and managing internal and external partners--including fintechs, startups, vendors, and ecosystem collaborators; with credibility, clarity, and a deep understanding of co development dynamics in regulated industries.
• Proven operating discipline with experience defining innovation operating models, governance structures, and execution cadences, including in startup or early stage tech environments.
• Exceptional executive presentation and story-telling skills.
• Clear communication skills with ability to communicate both up and down.
• Strong organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands‑on execution.
• Manage competing priorities effectively.
• Ability to both navigate and drive execution in ambiguous environments.

Required Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, Technology, Engineering, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, strategy, business operations, consulting, Chief of Staff, or innovation-related roles. Experience supporting senior leaders and managing high-visibility strategic initiatives.

Preferred Experience

• Master of Business Administration or advanced degree preferred. Experience working in innovation, R&D, digital transformation, venture, startup, or incubation environments. Experience with portfolio management and innovation governance frameworks.
• Prior knowledge and experience (Minimum of 10 years) in the Financial Service industry in any of the following:
• Retail Bank
• Commercial Bank
• Payments
• Insurance
• Banking as a Service