Program Manager

About Our Client

The firm is a large organization in the financial services industry, recognized for its commitment to technology and innovation. With a wide global reach, this Atlanta, GA-based entity prides itself on being a trailblazer in the industry.Onsite Requirement: 4 days per week onsite in Atlanta, GA

Duration: 1 year

• Lead and manage large-scale, multi-year investment management data and analytics programs while balancing scope, time, cost, and quality.
• Drive the development of product definitions and roadmaps in partnership with the product management team.
• Structure and manage integrated projects and programs to achieve expected business results.
• Oversee the product increment lifecycle and manage associated Agile ceremonies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior leadership and key stakeholders, providing regular updates on status and issues.
• Clarify and communicate project objectives, success criteria, and deliverables effectively.
• Collaborate with eFront and Aladdin Data Engineering and Product teams to ensure alignment with business needs.
• Mobilize, manage, and mentor teams to execute against project plans efficiently.
• Lead both business and technical design phases, ensuring smooth execution of project milestones.
• Manage multi-disciplinary teams, including technology, UX, and product teams, in an Agile and Iterative Development environment.
• Drive the adoption of Scaled Agile practices across global teams and ensure alignment with methodologies such as SaFE, LeSS, and Nexus.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

• 10+ years of experience in investment management, financial data analytics, or data governance.
• Proven experience managing large-scale, global programs and cross-functional teams.
• Strong expertise in business process analysis, design, and implementation.
• In-depth understanding of alternative investments and the financial services domain.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate objectives and influence stakeholders.
• Experience working with eFront, Aladdin, or similar financial data platforms.
• Strong technical aptitude, with an understanding of data acquisition, transformation, distribution, and governance.
• Ability to work with global, distributed teams across multiple time zones.
• Strong problem-solving skills, curiosity, and ability to ask tough questions.
• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Certified in Scaled Agile methodologies such as SaFE, LeSS, or Nexus (highly preferred).

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with risk analytics models, post-trade KPI tracking, and ESG data products.
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks and Agile best practices.
• Experience managing data products in a financial services environment.
• Nexus, SaFE, or LeSS.

• A competitive salary of around $67 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• The opportunity to work in a large, innovative organization within the financial services industry.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment in the bustling city of Atlanta, GA.
• Comprehensive benefits package.

We look forward to hearing from you. Apply now to join our team in the exciting and dynamic financial services industry in Atlanta, GA.