USAmeriBancorp

Program Manager, Valley Foundry

USAmeriBancorp • $120K — $145K *
New York, NY 10025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management, strategy, or related fields, preferably in financial services.
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Proven expertise in leading cross-functional initiatives in fast-paced, complex environments.
  • Skilled in managing interactions with internal and external partners, particularly in regulated industries.
  • Exceptional presentation and storytelling capabilities aimed at senior leadership and stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational and facilitation skills to guide decision-making processes effectively.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

  • Drive go-to-market strategies and operational planning with Foundry stakeholders.
  • Manage the Foundry's portfolio with a focus on prioritization, governance, and resource tracking.
  • Establish operational rhythms for leadership and executive reporting.
  • Lead cross-functional programs from initial concept through to successful implementation.
  • Optimize processes and governance frameworks to foster innovation while ensuring accountability.
  • Create executive communications to update on progress, results, and strategic recommendations.
  • Champion continuous improvement and readiness efforts for scaling innovative solutions.

Benefits

  • Collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders on innovative projects.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic work environment.
  • Engagement with emerging technologies and venture initiatives.
  • Participation in shaping operational strategies within a leading organization.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Partner with Valley Foundry stakeholders to drive go to market strategy, strategic planning, operational priorities, and execution of the Foundry's mission.
  • Manage the Foundry's portfolio, including prioritization, governance, resource allocation, and progress tracking across initiatives.
  • Establish and maintain operating rhythms, including leadership meetings, business reviews, and executive reporting.
  • Lead cross-functional programs from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
  • Design and optimize processes, governance frameworks, and ways of working that enable innovation while ensuring accountability.
  • Create executive communications, presentations, and strategic updates that effectively communicate progress, results, and recommendations.
  • Champion continuous improvement, change management, and organizational readiness efforts to support the successful scaling of innovative solutions.
  • Develop and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics to measure innovation outcomes and business impact.
  • Facilitate decision-making by identifying risks, dependencies, and opportunities and recommending actionable solutions.
  • Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, external partners, and senior leaders to drive collaboration and adoption.


Required Skills:
  • Demonstrated success leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in dynamic environments. In particular in the Emerging Technology, Innovation, Tech / Fund Banking, or Ventures space.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead complex technology initiatives in regulated or large scale enterprise environments, driving concepts through full execution and production.
  • Strong capability in leading and inspiring cross functional teams--including engineering, data, cyber, and business stakeholders--while fostering a collaborative, challenge positive culture.
  • Skilled in engaging and managing internal and external partners--including fintechs, startups, vendors, and ecosystem collaborators; with credibility, clarity, and a deep understanding of co development dynamics in regulated industries.
  • Proven operating discipline with experience defining innovation operating models, governance structures, and execution cadences, including in startup or early stage tech environments.
  • Exceptional executive presentation and story-telling skills.
  • Clear communication skills with ability to communicate both up and down.
  • Strong organizational, facilitation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
  • Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
  • Manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Ability to both navigate and drive execution in ambiguous environments.

Required Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Organizational Leadership, Technology, Engineering, or related field. A minimum of 5 years of experience in program management, strategy, business operations, consulting, Chief of Staff, or innovation-related roles. Experience supporting senior leaders and managing high-visibility strategic initiatives.

Preferred Experience:
  • Master of Business Administration or advanced degree preferred. Experience working in innovation, R&D, digital transformation, venture, startup, or incubation environments. Experience with portfolio management and innovation governance frameworks.
  • Prior knowledge and experience (Minimum of 10 years) in the Financial Service industry in any of the following:
    • Retail Bank
    • Commercial Bank
    • Payments
    • Insurance
    • Banking as a Service

About USAmeriBancorp

Valley National Bancorp, doing business as Valley Bank, is a regional bank holding company headquartered in Wayne, New Jersey with approximately $42 billion in assets. Its principal subsidiary, Valley National Bank, currently operates over 230 branch locations in northern and central New Jersey, the New York City boroughs of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, as well as Long Island, Florida, and Alabama. Valley Bank holds approximately $29 billion in assets. ,Valley Bank is one of the largest commercial banks headquartered in New Jersey.
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