Program Manager

Mizuho•New York, NY

4d•$111,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Join Mizuho as a Program Manager! We are seeking a Program Manager – IT Demand & Governance to support enterprise technology demand management and portfolio readiness. This role ensures proposed initiatives are fully defined, validated, and aligned across technology teams before advancing to senior governance and executive prioritization forums. The role sits at the intersection of intake, planning, and governance, enabling informed decision‑making across the technology portfolio.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field
5–9 years of experience in Demand Management, Business Project Management, Program Management Office, or Business Analyst roles
Exceptional stakeholder management skills with experience working across multiple functions and committees
Superior written and verbal communication skills with both technical and non‑technical audiences
Strong attention to detail
Effective presentation skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft tools including PowerPoint, SharePoint, Visio, and Excel
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
Strong business, analytical, quantitative, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills
Solid knowledge of project management methodologies and tools
Ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment

Responsibilities

IT Demand Readiness Coordination Support the transition of technology demand from initial intake review into the IT Demand process
Ensure demand routed to IT Demand is packaged with all required intake information, tiering context, and review outcomes
Act as the primary coordination point with IT group PMOs once demand enters IT Demand governance
Cross‑Team Coordination & Validation Distribute qualified demand requests to impacted technology groups for review and validation
Coordinate completion of standardized readiness checklists across technology teams, validating: Scope clarity and feasibility Cross‑team dependencies and sequencing considerations Capacity availability and feasible start timing Control and risk considerations Ongoing operational and run‑the‑business impacts
Track and follow up on conditional or incomplete responses
Governance & Portfolio Flow Prepare consolidated readiness views highlighting constraints, risks, and conditions ahead of governance meetings
Support IT demand and portfolio review forums by ensuring discussions are decision‑ready rather than discovery‑based
Facilitate feedback cycles when initiatives require additional refinement or re‑validation
Process Discipline & Improvement Apply consistent governance standards and readiness criteria across all demand
Identify recurring gaps or bottlenecks in the demand intake and validation process
Contribute to continuous improvement of demand governance workflows, tools, and documentation