Program Manager

Cetera • Dallas, TX

13h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Program Manager is responsible for leading the execution of a large scale data management modernization program in close partnership with the Chief Data Officer (CDO), Chief Technology Officer (CTO), and enterprise stakeholders. The Program Manager provides end to end oversight across multiple workstreams, ensuring program goals, delivery plans, financials, and outcomes remain aligned with Cetera’s strategic priorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field
• 8 + years of experience in project and program management
• Proven experience managing enterprise level projects or programs aligned with business objectives.
• Strong experience with PMO operations, governance frameworks, and resource planning
• Demonstrated ability to define KPIs, track program performance, and deliver executive level reporting.
• Experience working closely with senior leadership and cross functional stakeholders.
• Expertise in level risk identification and mitigation
• People leadership experience, including mentoring and managing project and program managers.
• Proficiency with project and program management tools (e.g., MS Project, Planview, Clarity, Jira, or equivalent)
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and decision making skills.

Nice To Haves

• PMP, PgMP, PfMP, SAFe, or equivalent certification
• Experience in large enterprise or regulated environments
• Exposure to digital transformation or enterprise change initiatives

Responsibilities

• Partnering with the CDO to define, validate, and govern program goals, structure, and delivery framework
• Ensuring ongoing alignment between program outcomes and enterprise strategy
• Developing and maintaining an integrated program plan using Microsoft Project, inclusive of milestones, dependencies, and resources
• Establishing and tracking business and IT KPIs to measure progress and value realization
• Coordinating Agile/Scrum execution across workstreams and ensuring consistent application of best practices
• Managing cross workstream dependencies, risks, issues, and escalations
• Providing consolidated program level status reporting for executive and steering committee review
• Overseeing financial tracking, budget management, and scope or funding change governance
• Supporting executive level and board level communications and presentations
• Driving business readiness, transition planning, and go to market coordination
• Proactively identifying and mitigating risks to timeline, budget, and delivery outcomes

Benefits

• Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
• Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
• 20 plus days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days to give our employees the time they need to stay close with their loved ones, recharge, and give back to their communities.
• 401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional to offer our employees the opportunity to plan-ahead for a strong financial future well beyond their working years.
• Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options to help you save money on healthcare, daycare, commuting, and more.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager