Sr Program Manager & Analyst

TIAA; Woodbridge Township (NJ); Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm is seeking a Project/Program Management Analyst V, responsible for managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams. The role requires strategic leadership in program management, and a solid understanding of financial management and technical analysis. This position enhances collaboration with engineering teams and fintech partners, suitable for candidates with strong communication skills and a preference for a hybrid work arrangement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program management and business analysis required.
• Experience in managing technical initiatives and complex projects.
• Strong communication and presentations skills.

Responsibilities

• Organizes large project teams, assigning responsibilities and developing schedules.
• Monitors project progress against established plans and budgets.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares reports on project status.

Skills

Project Management

Strategic Leadership

Financial Management

Technical Analysis

Communication Skills

Education

University Degree Preferred

Tools

JIRA Tools

SAFe Agile Framework

Job description

This is a Non-Employee Contingent Worker Role providing services for TIAA’s family of companies and will be employed by TIAA's preferred 3rd Party Supplier. As a Non-Employee CW, perform a variety of moderately complex business planning, support, and project-related duties.Demonstrates an exceptional standard of quality and holds themselves accountable to achieving excellent results.

This role will sit onsite, likely in a hybrid capacity, at the location(s) listed in this posting.

The anticipated term of this engagement will be 11 months. This term could be extended based on company business needs. CW-Project/Program Management Analyst V
The ProjectProg Mgmt job plans, organizes, and controls resources/processes to achieve project/program objectives within scope, time, quality, and budget constraints. This job is recognized as an expert in the field of Project Management and is responsible for managing the organization's largest and most complex projects.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Organizes large project teams by assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements necessary to ensure project is successful.
• Estimates the costs, resources, and time required to complete each phase of large and/or complex projects and allocates resources and tasks to ensure these targets are met.
• Establishes project plan and monitors progress and performance against this plan.
• Monitors the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
• Identifies and resolves obstacles to completing project on time and to budget.
• Conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
• Coordinates the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Liaises with other operational areas in the organization to secure specialized resources and contributions for the project.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
9IC

Sr Program Manager & Analyst

Senior Program Manager & Business Analyst

A hybrid role combining program management and business analysis, open to hire in NY, Charlotte and Iselin,NJ

Position Overview

A hybrid role combining program management and business analysis responsibilities to drive technical initiatives within the Architecture & Engineering Value Stream, partnering with engineering teams and fintech partners.

Core Responsibilities

Program Management

1. Strategic Leadership

- Lead complex technical programs across Architecture & Engineering teams

- Drive strategic initiatives with fintech partners

- Manage program governance and risk mitigation

- Facilitate cross-functional collaboration

- Portfolio prioritization and roadmap management

2. Financial Management

- Manage program budgets ($1M-$5M annually)

- Capital and operational expense planning

- Resource cost allocation and forecasting

- ROI analysis and business case development

Business & System Analysis

1. Technical Analysis

- Analyze and translate business requirements into technical specifications

- Define integration requirements with fintech partners

- Perform cost-benefit analysis for technical solutions

- Support feature estimation and prioritization

2. Process & Metrics

- Develop and track program KPIs

- Process modeling and optimization

- Value stream mapping and analysis

Work Experience

• 8+ Years Required; 10+ Years Preferred

Tools & Technology

• JIRA Tools ( Jira Align etc.. )
• SAFe Agile Framework Confluence
• Foundational understanding of Development , architecture & SDLC methodologies preferred
• Experience in handling teams at different locations
• Great communications and presentations skills

Start Date: 07-Jul-2025 End Date: 30-Jun-2026 Travel Required: No

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2025-06-16 Base Pay Range: $59.28/hr - $101.44/hr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location.

_____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. TIAA does not discriminate against any candidate or employee on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, sex, religion, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.

Read more about your rights and view government notices here.

Accessibility Support

TIAA offers support for those who need assistance with our online application process to provide an equal employment opportunity to all job seekers, including individuals with disabilities.

If you are a U.S. applicant and desire a reasonable accommodation to complete a job application please use one of the below options to contact our accessibility support team:

Phone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Privacy Notices

For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in US (other than California), click here.

For Applicants of TIAA, Nuveen and Affiliates residing in California, please click here.

ForApplicants of TIAA Global Capabilities, click here.

For Applicants of Nuveen residing in Europe and APAC, please click here.