Lighthouse Technology Services is partnering with our client to fill their Program Manager position! This is a 12-18 month contract-to-hire opportunity and will be hybrid in Buffalo, NY. This role will be a W2 employee of Lighthouse Technology Services. No C2C or subcontracting arrangements will be considered.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead multiple related projects and ongoing operations supporting insider threat programs with cross-functional workstreams impacting retail banking systems, financial crimes, and analytics platforms
• Drive coordinated management of high-priority initiatives affecting three or more business lines, overseeing project scope from $5M+ with teams of 30-50 FTEs across 18-24 month timelines
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project plans including work breakdown structures, budgets, risk management, and communication strategies using requirement-gathering techniques and stakeholder collaboration
• Manage daily standups and provide regular updates to business stakeholders, executive management, and Risk Partners on program status, variances, and corrective actions
• Collaborate with Release Train Engineers (RTEs) to deliver burn up and burn down charts, monitor cost and schedule performance, and implement approved risk mitigation strategies
• Orchestrate resource sharing and coordination among constituent project managers to optimize overall program benefit and ensure efficient execution
• Build and mentor high-performing project teams of 5-15 direct/indirect reports and 50-100 project team members, fostering collaboration and driving results in a fast-paced environment
• Execute change management processes to keep project plans accurate and reflective of authorized changes, facilitating customer acceptance and ensuring successful delivery

What You'll Need to Have:

• 8+ years of proven Program Management experience in banking systems or highly regulated industries with demonstrated success managing large-scale, complex initiatives
• Bachelor's degree required
• Strong Risk and AML (Anti-Money Laundering) experience with deep understanding of financial crimes, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Proven expertise in project management methodology with proficiency in Agile frameworks, burn charts, and program reporting
• Strategic thinking and leadership abilities with demonstrated success orchestrating cross-functional teams and influencing stakeholders across multiple business lines
• Strong communication skills with the ability to negotiate, influence, and gain consensus while regularly presenting to executive management in a clear and professional manner
• Experience managing changes to project scope, budget, and timelines in moderately aggressive environments with multiple system interfaces and integrations

Pay Range: $60-$65+/hr

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