VP, Strategic Delivery Program Manager

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Job Overview: 

The Vice President (VP), Strategic Delivery Program Management leads the coordination, integration and execution of high-impact strategic initiatives across multiple technology and business portfolio’s. This role ensures clear alignment to technology enabler priorities, effective governance, strong cross-functional collaboration and measurable value realization. The VP provides executive-level insights, reporting and recommendations to senior leadership and the C-suite, enabling data-driven decisions and continuous progress toward long-term strategic outcomes. This leader oversees a team of program and project managers, portfolio analyst and reporting specialists, fostering operational excellence and accountability across the technology organization. 

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a portfolio of strategic, cross-organizational programs that span multiple product and technology areas. 

• Align initiatives to enterprise strategy, ensuring prioritization and resource allocation reflect overarching objectives. 

• Establish and maintain strong program governance frameworks, including standards, controls, and performance metrics. 

• Identify, track, and manage interdependencies across programs, portfolios, and business functions. 

• Translate complex program data into clear, concise executive-level reporting, dashboards, and insights for senior leadership. 

• Partner closely with the C-suite and executive stakeholders to support strategic planning and drive informed decision-making. 

• Ensure each program delivers measurable value and contributes to broader organizational outcomes. 

• Connect operational execution with long-term strategic milestones and technology-wide objectives. 

• Develop and mentor a team of project managers, portfolio analysts, and reporting specialists. 

• Foster a culture of transparency, collaboration, continuous improvement, and delivery excellence. 

• Oversee risk management across programs, proactively addressing issues that could impact delivery or strategic alignment. 

• Drive adoption of consistent tools, methodologies, and best practices for program and portfolio management. 

• Oversee program and portfolio level budget management, including forecasting, tracking spend, ensuring financial alignment to strategic priorities, and optimizing resource allocation across initiatives.  

• Escalates unresolved cross-program issues to the established executive forum for prioritization, funding alignment or timeline decisions.  

• Assists with additional projects or initiatives as assigned, providing planning or coordination support to ensure organization priorities are met. 

What are we looking for? 
We’re looking for strong collaborators who deliver exceptional client experiences and thrive in fast-paced, team-oriented environments. Our ideal candidates pursue greatness, act with integrity, and are driven to help our clients succeed. We value those who embrace creativity, continuous improvement, and contribute to a culture where we win together and create and share joy in our work.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. 

• 10+ years of experience in program management, release management, or Agile delivery leadership within a large enterprise, preferably financial services.

​​Preferences:  

• ​PMP, PgMP, SAFe certifications 

• Experience in SAFe; Kanban/Scrum/Waterfall 

• Executive presence with demonstrated ability to engage, influence, and provide insight to SVPs and C-level leaders. 

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills with experience delivering executive dashboards and program updates. 

• Knowledge of financial services regulatory and compliance requirements. 

Core Competencies: 

• Strategic Thinking & Alignment – Ensures programs support enterprise-level goals and long-term outcomes. 

• Cross-Functional Leadership – Influences and collaborates effectively across executive and operational teams. 

• Program Governance & Execution Excellence – Builds frameworks that drive consistency, transparency, and delivery. 

• Dependency & Risk Management – Anticipates and resolves cross-program challenges before they impact outcomes. 

• Executive Communication – Delivers high-quality insights, dashboards, and recommendations to senior leadership. 

• Value Realization & Measurement – Focuses on outcomes, benefits, and ROI—not just activity. 

• Change Leadership – Guides teams through complexity, transformation, and evolving organizational priorities. 

• Team Leadership & Talent Development – Coaches and elevates program managers, analysts, and specialists. 

• Analytical & Data-Driven Decision-Making – Uses metrics and structured analysis to inform direction. 

• Adaptability & Operational Resilience – Brings clarity and steadiness in dynamic, fast-moving environments.