Sr Program Manager

Citizens Financial Group•Johnston, RI

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Senior Program Manager, you will manage organization-wide, large, complex efforts that combine the delivery of software elements, new and changed business models, and overall changes to organizational structure and capabilities. Typically these efforts involve several parallel projects, subject matter experts, managers and key stakeholders. The Senior Program Manager will be responsible for: Participating in programs related to mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and delivery of cyber initiatives; reviewing objectives, coordinates all activities across projects, and oversees the integration of tech, security and business objectives. This person spends more time and effort on integration activities, negotiating changes in plans, and communicating than on the other project management activities Reviews and aggregates financial data for delivery teams monthly Accountable to executive sponsors for schedule, budget, and quality of all program elements. Leads high-level sessions for program planning and schedule development. Reviews project plans for conformance to program strategy and program plan and schedule. Acts as the communications conduit to leadership sponsors and program steering committee and conducts periodic briefings/status updates. Provides and interprets policies, creating an environment that fosters sustainable momentum for the program (i.e. removing barriers both inside and outside the enterprise), and periodically reviewing program progress and interim results to ensure alignment with the overall strategic vision. Effectively use metrics and data visualization to report progress and create practical forecasts to assist in decision making. Utilizes team feedback and analyzes data (quality, delivery rate, etc) to identify areas of opportunity and improve team efficiency and delivery Maintains focus on quality and continuous delivery of business value. Helps pro-actively identify impediments and recommends solutions to remove impediments.

Requirements

10+ Years of experience in the Project Environment
7-10 Years of Program Management Experience
Proven track record of large programs end-to-end delivery to time, cost and quality
Flexibility to work on M&A, technology, change and business process programs
Regarded internally as a program management expert, providing specialist knowledge and support to project teams to shape business development and resolve business issues.
In-depth knowledge and proven application of Program and Project Management methodologies and full project lifecycle including documentation standards, risk, issue, assumption and dependency management and change controls process
Familiarity with process modeling, workshop facilitation and business analysis
Strong knowledge of the current business operating model and supporting systems / applications including structures key Citizens processes and procedures
Deep knowledge of Agile methodologies & Principles
Well-rounded knowledge of banking products and terminology
Competent use of Microsoft Office applications to include Microsoft Project, Excel, Visio, PowerPoint, Word
Familiarity with agentic AI and applying it to business workflows (e.g., process automation, decision support, data analysis, operational risk/compliance considerations)

Nice To Haves

PMI and Agile certifications are highly desirable (PMP, Coaching, Facilitation, Scrum)

Responsibilities

Manage organization-wide, large, complex efforts combining software delivery, new business models, and organizational changes.
Participate in M&A programs and cyber initiative delivery.
Review objectives, coordinate activities across projects, and oversee the integration of tech, security, and business objectives.
Focus on integration activities, negotiating changes, and communicating.
Review and aggregate financial data for delivery teams monthly.
Be accountable to executive sponsors for schedule, budget, and quality.
Lead program planning and schedule development sessions.
Review project plans for conformance to program strategy.
Act as the communications conduit to leadership sponsors and steering committees.
Provide and interpret policies to foster program momentum and remove barriers.
Periodically review program progress and interim results for strategic alignment.
Use metrics and data visualization for progress reporting and forecasting.
Utilize team feedback and data analysis to improve team efficiency and delivery.
Maintain focus on quality and continuous delivery of business value.
Pro-actively identify impediments and recommend solutions.