Strategic Technology Delivery Lead (Hybrid)

Santander Consumer USA Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Santander Consumer USA Inc. is seeking an Associate - Business Technology Project Lead in New York.

You will lead and coordinate delivery of business-driven technology initiatives across architecture, security, and operations, acting as a key bridge between Business and Technology teams. The role requires 5+ years in technology project/program management within financial services, strong SDLC knowledge, and experience with Jira and VMware.

Qualifications

• 5+ years Java, JavaScript, APIs and vendor APIs, Jira, VMware Virtualization and Scrum Methodology
• 5+ years Knowledge of Systems Development Life-Cycle (SDLC)
• 5+ years experience in Technology Project / Program Management, Technology Delivery, or similar roles, preferably within financial services
• Demonstrated experience managing business-driven technology projects in complex enterprise environments
• Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles and cross-functional interactions between applications, infra, architecture, security and operations
• Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously
• Strong experience in risk, dependency, issue, and stakeholder management
• Experience with Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies
• Experience in regulated environments and governance, change management, and operational risk
• Strong business acumen and ability to translate business objectives into technology priorities

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee delivery of business-driven technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with priorities, scope, timelines and outcomes
• Provide delivery oversight across multiple concurrent projects, identifying risks and dependencies
• Directly manage selected strategic or complex projects from initiation to closure
• Act as liaison between Business and Technology, translating priorities into delivery plans
• Coordinate across Development, Infrastructure, Operations, Security, Architecture and vendors
• Guide Project Managers and promote consistent governance and execution discipline
• Prepare executive-level project and portfolio updates on progress and impact
• Support portfolio prioritization and capacity planning
• Build relationships with Business and Tech stakeholders to align teams with different objectives

Skills

Java

JavaScript

Vendor APIs

SDLC

Project Management

Agile Methodologies

Stakeholder Management

Regulated Environments

Risk Management

Cross-team Coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Tools

Jira

VMware

Job description

Santander Consumer USA Inc. is seeking an Associate - Business Technology Project Lead in New York.

You will lead and coordinate delivery of business-driven technology initiatives across architecture, security, and operations, acting as a key bridge between Business and Technology teams. The role requires 5+ years in technology project/program management within financial services, strong SDLC knowledge, and experience with Jira and VMware.