Senior Program Manager - Finance Solutions

Bank of America; Town of Charlotte (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Bank of America is seeking a seasoned professional to oversee a large portfolio of finance projects that enhance systems and processes across multiple business lines. You will facilitate consensus on strategic directions, work closely with Finance and Technology teams, and ensure governance and controls are followed throughout project delivery.

The role requires broad expertise in finance concepts, change management, and program management, with strong stakeholder engagement and vendor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in change management and project management.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead complex program initiatives across Finance and Technology.

Responsibilities

• Manages a large, complex portfolio of finance projects across multiple lines of business.
• Facilitates consensus building regarding strategic direction of financial solutions and capabilities.
• Collaborates with lines of business, Finance, and Technology to develop and execute solutions.
• Ensures teams follow the CFO Group’s Change Management Governance and Controls.
• Participates in vendor selection and negotiation.
• Requires broad subject matter expertise across Finance, Technology, and Project Management.
• Demonstrates understanding of financial concepts and data flows and the impact of changes.

Skills

Change Management

Collaboration

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Strategy Planning and Development

Business Acumen

Consulting

Program Management

Scenario Planning and Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Business Analytics

Business Case Analysis

Process Management

Process Performance Measurement

Reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Job Description

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.

Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.

We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.

Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.

At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!

Job Description

This job is responsible for managing a large and complex portfolio of projects which enhance finance systems and solutions across the business in compliance with policies. Key responsibilities include facilitating a portfolio of projects that may include Technology and People-Process change and/or Automations leveraging emerging technology. Job expectations include serving as the primary liaison for stakeholder groups, influencing peers, and senior management.

Responsibilities

• Manages a large and complex portfolio of projects which enhance finance systems, processes and solutions across several lines of business
• Facilitates consensus building regarding strategic direction of financial solutions and capabilities
• Collaborates with lines of business, Finance, and Technology in the development and execution of solutions and strategies
• Ensures project teams understand and adhere to the Chief Financial Officer Group’s Change Management Governance and Controls requirements
• Participates in vendor selection and negotiation
• Requires broad scope of subject matter expertise across Finance, Technology, and Project Management
• Demonstrates a complex and comprehensive understanding of financial concepts/data flows and the impact of changes to people, processes, and technology

Managerial Responsibilities

This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Breaks down barriers to create a more inclusive environment that supports company Great Place to Work goals.
• Manager of Process & Data: Challenges end-to-end process efficiency and effectiveness, champion data driven decision-making and removes obstacles to optimize operations.
• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Contributes to enterprise strategy and influence messaging to connect team contributions to business purpose, results, and success.
• Risk Manager: Inspects and challenges risk controls, governance and culture to ensure the timely identification, escalation, debate and remediation of risk across the organization.
• People Manager & Coach: Coaches to sustain and elevates organizational performance while differentiating to ensure pay for performance.
• Financial Steward: Efficiently allocates and manages resources across the organization to drive short and long term profitability.
• Enterprise Talent Leader: Inspects and manages the health of the bench to ensure succession for the organization, while supporting enterprise talent needs.
• Driver of Business Outcomes: Mobilizes organizational resources to deliver the full range of the bank’s capabilities to meet client needs and to gain competitive advantage.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree

Skills

• Change Management
• Collaboration
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Strategy Planning and Development
• Business Acumen
• Consulting
• Program Management
• Scenario Planning and Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Business Analytics
• Business Case Analysis
• Process Management
• Process Performance Measurement
• Reporting

Shift

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week

40