Senior Program Manager (PMO)

Old Second National Bank • Downers Grove, IL

4h • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Program Manager is a senior leadership role within the Project Management Office (PMO) reporting to the Director of Project Management, and is responsible for the governance, execution, and successful delivery of highly complex, multi‑year programs that support the bank’s enterprise strategy, operational stability, regulatory readiness, and growth initiatives. Operating within a $7 billion asset financial institution, this role is accountable for program‑level outcomes across multiple lines of business, ensuring initiatives are delivered in alignment with executive priorities, risk tolerance, and operational capacity. The Senior Program Manager serves as a trusted partner to the C‑suite and executive management, translating strategy into executable roadmaps while maintaining rigor around delivery, risk management, and organizational readiness. While experience with bank acquisitions and integrations is considered beneficial, this role is intentionally designed for a seasoned Program Manager who excels in enterprise governance, executive engagement, and leadership of PMO delivery teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, or related discipline; and seven or more years of progressive experience in program and project management within banking or financial services.
• Demonstrated success leading enterprise-scale programs with significant organizational, operational, and/or technology impact.
• Proven experience engaging with executive leadership and PMO governance committees.
• Advanced knowledge of enterprise program management practices appropriate for a regulated financial institution.
• Strong understanding of banking operations and cross-functional dependencies.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar program budgets and complex delivery portfolios.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence in a matrixed environment.
• Exceptional executive communication skills.
• Proficiency with enterprise PMO tools such as Microsoft Project, Visio, and Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

• PMP or equivalent certification.
• Experience supporting organizations approaching or operating at the $10B asset threshold.
• Exposure to core banking platforms such as Jack Henry or comparable systems.
• M&A and bank integration experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provides end-to-end accountability for large, complex enterprise programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects across technology, operations, risk, compliance, and business functions.
• Defines program vision, objectives, success measures, and delivery roadmaps aligned to strategic priorities.
• Ensures programs achieve measurable business outcomes, not just project milestones.
• Proactively manages scope, schedule, budget, quality, dependencies, and benefits realization at the program level.
• Leads and facilitates PMO governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level committees.
• Partners with C-suite leaders and senior management to provide transparency into program health, risks, trade-offs, and decision points.
• Establishes and enforces program management standards, operating cadence, and reporting frameworks in alignment with PMO best practices.
• Develops executive-ready materials that clearly articulate progress, risks, remediation plans, and strategic implications.
• Owns program-level risk management, ensuring risks, issues, assumptions, and constraints are identified, quantified, mitigated, and escalated appropriately.
• Ensures initiatives align with regulatory expectations, audit readiness, and enterprise risk management standards expected of a $7-$10B financial institution.
• Coordinates closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit partners to ensure delivery integrity and operational resilience.
• Provides leadership, coaching, and performance oversight for Project Managers and/or Business Analysts, either through direct management or matrix leadership.
• Sets expectations for project execution, professional conduct, and stakeholder engagement across PMO resources.
• Supports talent development, capacity planning, and succession readiness for assigned program teams.
• Drives a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the PMO.
• Acts as a senior advisory partner to business and technology leaders, fostering trust and alignment across the organization.
• Oversees relationships with external vendors, consultants, and system integrators, ensuring delivery commitments, financial controls, and performance standards are met.
• Resolves conflicts, negotiates priorities, and balances competing demands across enterprise initiatives.
• Ensures change management principles are embedded across programs to support adoption, communications, and operational sustainability.
• Partners with business leaders to ensure impacted teams are prepared for process, system, and policy changes.
• Promotes standardization, documentation, and post-implementation stabilization practices.

Benefits

• Base pay: $110,000 - $150,000
• Officer Bonus Eligible: Eligible to participate in the Annual Officer Incentive plan with a target bonus up to 15% of base salary based various performance components.

What This Job Offers

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