Compliance Technical Project Manager - Consultant

Sia•San Francisco, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sia is a next-generation, global management consulting group. Founded in 1999, we were born digital. Today our strategy and management capabilities are augmented by data science, enhanced by creativity and driven by responsibility. We’re optimists for change and we help clients initiate, navigate and benefit from transformation. We believe optimism is a force multiplier, helping clients to mitigate downside and maximize opportunity. With expertise across a broad range of sectors and services, our 3,000 consultants serve clients worldwide from 48 locations in 19 countries. Our expertise delivers results. Our optimism transforms outcomes. Strategy & Management Consulting Sia’s Strategy & Management Consulting global footprint and expertise in more than 40 sectors and services allow us to enhance our clients' businesses worldwide. We guide their projects and initiatives in strategy, business transformation, IT & digital strategy. A digital leader or growing disruptor, everyone must transform themselves to maintain their advantage. The Sia Technology Business Unit supports clients through digital, operations and organizational transformation adapted to their culture and working methods. We help clients strategize and scale leveraging deep expertise and solutions in compliance and risk management, strategic technology partnerships, data science, operations and business analysis and mergers and acquisitions. Our values have fueled over two decades of global growth. Our team plays a critical role in that journey, partnering with some of the world’s leading technology and fintech companies to deliver impactful, scalable solutions. As a Technical Program Manager, you will sit at the intersection of business, product, and engineering, driving complex initiatives from concept through execution while ensuring alignment across stakeholders. This role is best suited for individuals with hands-on experience operating within technology and/or fintech environments, where speed, scale, and cross-functional complexity are critical.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
1 - 4 years of experience in Technical Program Management within technology and/or fintech companies (strongly preferred over adjacent industries)
1+ years of experience working in Agile development environments
Proven track record managing multiple large, complex, cross-functional programs simultaneously
Experience working closely with engineering, product, and data teams in a technical environment
Strong ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across all levels, including executives
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), with experience presenting to senior leadership
Experience managing program budgets and tracking financials (multi-million dollar programs preferred)
Demonstrated ability to drive accountability and motivate cross-functional teams
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to operate in highly matrixed organizations
Technical and/or data fluency, with the ability to engage meaningfully with engineering teams
Highly responsive with a strong sense of urgency and ownership
Must be open to a hybrid work model, including 3 days per week onsite at a Sia office or client site in New York City, San Francisco Bay Area, or Seattle Metropolitan Area
Authorized to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree (MBA, MS, or related field)
Experience in fintech domains such as payments, fraud, risk/compliance, or financial platforms
Experience in high-growth or large-scale technology companies
PMP, Scrum Master, SAFe, or equivalent certification
Lean Six Sigma certification
Experience with program/project management tools such as ServiceNow (PPM), Smartsheet, MS Project, Azure DevOps, or similar
Proficiency in Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides) or comparable tools
Experience navigating the pace and ambiguity of technology or fintech organizations
Ability to bring structure to ambiguity and drive clarity across stakeholders
Strong ownership mindset with a bias toward action
Comfort balancing strategic thinking with hands-on execution
Passion for improving processes and driving measurable business impact

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional programs within technology and/or fintech environments, ensuring alignment on priorities, timelines, and outcomes
Partner with program managers, product owners, and engineering teams to coordinate requirements, roadmaps, milestones, and ongoing status updates
Define and manage product roadmaps, including success metrics (KPIs), and establish methods to track and measure performance
Proactively identify risks, remove blockers, and implement mitigation strategies to keep programs on track
Manage competing priorities across multiple initiatives in fast-paced, product-driven organizations
Communicate program updates clearly and effectively to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership
Identify opportunities to improve workflows, enhance efficiency, and scale through automation
Build subject matter expertise in technology and fintech domains, staying current on trends (e.g., platforms, data, payments, AI) and contributing to roadmap direction
Seamlessly shift between high-level strategy and detailed execution to drive projects to completion

Benefits

Competitive Compensation
Annual Base Salary Range: $93,800 - $116,300, commensurate with experience and qualifications
Annual performance based discretionary bonus
Robust Health Coverage
3 Medical plans
Dental and Vision
Life, AD&D and other voluntary insurance
Tax-Advantaged Accounts
401K retirement plan
4% matching and 100% vested upon enrollment
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health, Dependent Care, Commuter
Family Friendly Benefits
100% paid parental leave for all new parents with eligible tenure
Building Healthy Families program if enrolled through Medical plan
Time Off to Recharge
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
9 company holidays plus 1 floating holiday
Extras that Make Life Easier
College savings and student loan repayment assistance
Monthly cell phone stipend
Access to wellness programs at no cost if enrolled through Medical plan, including:
Gym membership reimbursement
LiveHealth Online virtual care
Personalized support from a Well-being Coach
Employee Assistance Program at no cost
Free confidential counseling and emotional support services
On-demand access to Emotional Well-being resources (ranging from relaxation techniques to stress management)