Program Manager-Data Projects

This is a remote role that may only be hired in the following location(s): AL, AR, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, ME,MS, NC, NE, NM, NV, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, UT, VA, WV

This position is responsible for the leadership and management of programs across the Bank. Oversees the complex, strategic coordination of multiple projects within an initiative in order to achieve business goals, including management of overall scope, cost, staffing, and performance. Evaluates program effectiveness and delivers tactical insight through reporting to senior management and other key stakeholders.

• Program Management - Develops, implements, and evaluates all aspects of assigned programs including sub-projects and related initiatives. Manages planning, schedule, resources, and risk. Ensures quality and compliance, implementing corrective action where necessary, to ensure cohesion between individual projects and the overall program. Communicates key performance indicators and program metrics to the appropriate parties.
• Business Strategy - Collaborates with business units and senior executives to understand Bank needs, aligning the goals and purpose of projects to wider strategic objectives. Develops cases to outline and justify program-level initiatives in accordance with organizational planning.
• Relationship Development - Develops influential relationships with vendors, business leaders, and other key stakeholders in support of program success. Oversees vendor selection, negotiations, issues resolution, and ongoing relationship management for assigned initiatives.

Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of experience in Project management or Program management OR High School Diploma or GED and 12 years of experience in Project management or Program management

License or Certification Type: PMP certification Preferred, PgMP certification Preferred

Preferred Skills:

• Large Financial Institution Experience
• License or Certification Type: PMP, PgMP, or other project management certification
• Experience with Data Projects (Enterprise Data Platforms, Data Governance, Data Ingestion, Data Integration, Data Domains, Data Lakes, Data Warehouse, Data Analytics, Data Consumption, Data Visualization, Data Lineage, Master Data Management, Data Controls (Data Movement Controls)
• Experience with Data Engineers, Data Scientists, Data Stewards, etc.
• Understands regulatory requirements / impact
• Strong collaboration
• Direct experience managing systems integration programs.
• Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence. (MS Project, Jira, M&A Accelerator, Clarity)
• Experience managing technical projects.
• Extremely organized and detailed oriented.
• Self-motivated.
• Proven leadership skills.
• Strong written and verbal communications.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Business, financial, and technical acumen.
• Assertive and action oriented.
• Manages conflict.

Benefits are an integral part of total rewards and First Citizens Bank is committed to providing a competitive, thoughtfully designed and quality benefits program to meet the needs of our associates. More information can be found at https://jobs.firstcitizens.com/benefits.