Job DescriptionWe currently have a career opportunity for a
SeniorProgram Manager, to join our team located in ST Louis, MO.
Job Overview:We are seeking an experienced
Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) with a strong background in the
banking and financial services industry to lead complex technology initiatives across multiple teams and business functions. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to effectively manage programs from both a
business and technical perspective.
This role requires a unique blend of program management expertise, technical acumen, and engineering oversight. The Senior TPM will drive strategic initiatives, oversee SDLC governance, manage cross-functional teams, and ensure successful delivery of high-quality technology solutions aligned with business objectives.
Responsibilities- Lead large-scale technology programs and strategic initiatives within banking and financial services environments.
- Serve as the primary liaison between business stakeholders, engineering teams, architecture groups, and executive leadership.
- Manage end-to-end program delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals.
- Provide leadership and oversight across multiple workstreams, balancing business priorities, project execution, and technical requirements.
- Drive effective communication across technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts into business-focused outcomes.
- Partner closely with engineering teams to understand technical challenges, solution designs, dependencies, and deliverables.
- Monitor and govern the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), ensuring adherence to development standards, quality controls, risk management, and compliance requirements.
- Establish program governance, metrics, reporting structures, and executive-level dashboards.
- Identify, manage, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies across multiple teams.
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and program planning activities while promoting continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Ensure engineering deliverables meet quality, security, scalability, and performance expectations.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration among product, engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, operations, and business teams.
- Mentor and guide team members while fostering a culture of accountability, transparency, and high performance.
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in Technical Program Management, Project Management, or Technology Leadership roles.
- Proven experience delivering complex technology programs within the banking, financial services, or fintech sector.
- Strong understanding of software engineering principles, system architecture, and technology delivery frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to manage teams from multiple perspectives, including:
- Program and project management
- Technical and engineering oversight
- Stakeholder engagement and business alignment
- SDLC governance and delivery monitoring
- Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity, streamline workflows, and support data-informed task execution.
- Familiarity with AI-enhanced platforms is a plus.
- A solid understanding of AI capabilities and limitations including ethical considerations is expected
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
- Experience managing cross-functional and geographically distributed teams.
- Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery methodologies.
- Experience with risk management, dependency tracking, issue resolution, and executive reporting.
- Proven ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience managing enterprise-scale banking platforms, digital transformation initiatives, or regulatory technology programs.
- PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Scrum Master, or Agile certifications.
- Knowledge of cloud technologies, DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern software development methodologies.
- Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements within financial services organizations.
ABOUT THE TEAM Our App Modernization team helps businesses transform legacy systems and build future-ready applications. We deliver end-to-end solutions-combining cloud migration, custom application development, multi-cloud strategies, and modern UI and API integration. With expertise in DevSecOps, modern frameworks, and enterprise platforms, our team of engineers, architects, and project leaders partner with leading brands to drive innovation, accelerate delivery, and create lasting business impact. We also integrate AI-driven capabilities-such as intelligent automation, predictive analytics, and generative development tools-to enhance scalability, performance, and user experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONApplications will be accepted until the position is filled or the posting is removed.
The salary range for this position takes into consideration a variety of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, level of experience, applicable office location, training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The new hire salary range displays the minimum and maximum salary targets for this position across all US locations, and the range has not been adjusted for any specific state differentials. It is not typical for a candidate to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the unique facts and circumstances regarding each candidate. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range for this position is $81978 to $ 178090. Please note that the salary range posted reflects the base salary only and does not include benefits or any potential variable compensation programs. Information regarding the benefits available for this position are in our benefits overview.
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