Program Manager (Finance)
Join the Mizuho team as a Program Manager!
SUMMARY:
In this role you will be responsible for leading and managing assigned large programs, following the Americas PMO (APMO) guidelines within the determined timeline. You will facilitate communication with multiple stakeholders to achieve target as a team. This should be executed within the confines of the company's governance structure, goals and vision.
Target program can be local NY program or HO related programs, working in liaison with HO counterparts.
As Program Manager (PM) you will lead a cross functional team to ensure all program related requirements are identified, scheduled and tracked. You will plan, budget, oversee and provide governance to all aspects of the program. You will develop and maintain program artifacts, prepare weekly status reports in line with APMO standards, facilitate working group and steering committee sessions through established project communication cadence. You must have experience managing multiple cross functional teams and be able to pass and maintain a background check.
Project promotion methodologies may include either Agile or Waterfall, or a blend of both. Program Managers should have the capability to plan, execute and promote / manage projects based on agreed industry standard APMO guidelines.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Determine and define program scope and objectives
- Evaluating and refining technical project proposals, planning and defining all stages of a project
- Monitor cross functional team(s) to achieve project requirements, deadlines and schedules (WBS)
- Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan
- Identify, resolve and track project issues (RAID)
- Prepare project status reports aligned with project governance standards
- Coordination of change requests
- Lead project based on Critical and Logical Thinking
- Prepare budget based on scope of work and resource requirements
- Track project costs against allocated budget
- Provide project updates to various stakeholders based on agreed cadence
- Manage relationship and contracts with vendors and suppliers against expected deliverables
- Manages relationship and communications with key stakeholders across IT and Business
- Lead team in meeting client expectations and project deliverables
- Conduct post-project evaluation
- Support and execute UAT plan and test cases. Provide required support for UAT execution.
- Develop all mandatory documents* to align with governance and reporting requirements.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and/or education required
- 8-12 years of project / program management and/or related experience
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively
- Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
- Excellent analytical skills
- Detailed understanding of project management and risk control methodologies
- Excellent skills of organizing project documents including verbal/written communication skills
- Excellent management skills including experience at performing across multiple functions & areas.
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Detailed understanding of project management and risk control methodologies
- Proficient computer skills, Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, JIRA
- Excellent verbal/ written communication skills among project members including senior managements
- Must be fluent in English
The expected base salary ranges from $105k - $180k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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