Vice President, Program & Project Management

BNY; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 170,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Wellbeing programs

Paid time off

Job summary

BNY is seeking a VP of Program & Project Management to lead the Client Program Office, driving end-to-end PM for high-revenue client deals. The role collaborates across functions, building trusted partnerships with senior leaders to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered effectively and on time.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree and 7–10+ years of PM experience, with PMP/PRINCE2 preferred. Located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA, offering strong compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business management or related field.
• 7–10+ years of project/program management experience.
• Proven ability to manage large programs with multiple sub-projects and cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication skills for executive audiences.
• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and management activities to ensure timely delivery.
• Manage end-to-end responsibilities for medium-to high-complexity initiatives.
• Develop executive-ready materials translating data into insights for senior management.
• Provide regular updates and address risks with practical solutions.
• Collaborate across functions to ensure aligned execution of strategic initiatives.
• Build relationships with senior leaders and stakeholders to enable influence and delivery.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

PMO leadership

PMP/PRINCE2

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of VP, Program & Project Management to join our Global Payments & Trade team. This role is part of Client Program Office team, where we manage execution of complex and high revenue client deals. This role is located in Lake Mary, FL or Pittsburgh, PA.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead a broad range of project planning and management activities to ensure initiatives are executed effectively and delivered on time.


• Manage end-to-end project management responsibilities for medium-to high-complexity initiatives, including project planning, reporting, scope management, issue and risk identification and tracking, stakeholder coordination, and project documentation.


• Develop clear, concise, and executive-ready materials that translate complex information and data into meaningful insights for senior management and key stakeholders.


• Provide regular updates on project progress, proactively identify and elevate issues or risks, and recommend practical solutions to support informed decision-making.


• Partner across functions and business groups to facilitate execution, drive alignment, and ensure coordinated delivery of strategic initiatives.


• Build strong working relationships with senior leaders, stakeholders, and partner teams, and operate effectively in environments that require influence, sound judgment, and executive presence.


• Support long-term strategic planning and business process improvement efforts to enhance efficiency, strengthen execution, and improve the overall stakeholder experience.


• Drive control and coordination across projects and initiatives, enlisting support from senior managers and team members as needed to achieve desired outcomes.


• Maintain awareness of industry best practices and identify opportunities to apply them in support of stronger project delivery and business outcomes.


• Contribute to the achievement of team objectives through disciplined execution, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following:

• Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience, in business management or a related field required.


• 7–10+ years of relevant work experience in project management preferred.


• Proven experience planning and managing large programs consisting of multiple sub-projects and cross-functional workstreams.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior management and stakeholders, including communicating complex topics clearly, influencing across groups, and presenting with confidence to leadership audiences.


• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build credibility, navigate competing priorities, and maintain alignment across a broad set of partners.


• Knowledge of Global Payments & Trade products and services, including cash management, liquidity, trade finance, and electronic banking/channels, is a plus.


• PMP and/or PRINCE2 certification preferred.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills required.

About The Team

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at BNY Newsroom & BNY LinkedIn.

Here’s a Few Of Our Recent Awards

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025


• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025


• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Our Benefits And Rewards

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter.

BNY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups/Females/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

BNY assesses market data to ensure a competitive compensation package for our employees. The expected base salary for this position when employment commences can be found in the Job Info section at the bottom of the posting.

Base salary offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is only part of the total rewards package, which may include eligibility for an annual discretionary incentive award. Subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect, eligible employees may enroll in a 401(k) plan as well as participate in Company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance plans for the employee and the employee’s eligible dependents. Eligible employees also may receive other benefits (including various paid time off benefits, such as vacation and sick time), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

If hired, the employee will be in an “at will” position and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payments or compensation programs) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.