Global Program Manager – Middle Office Migration

PIMCO is a global leader in active fixed income with deep expertise across public and private markets. We invest our clients’ capital across a range of fixed income and credit opportunities, leveraging our decades of experience navigating complex debt markets. Our flexible capital base and deep relationships with issuers have helped us become one of the world’s largest providers of traditional and nontraditional solutions for companies that need financing and investors who seek strong risk-adjusted returns.

Since 1971, our people have shaped our organization through a high-performance inclusive culture, in which we celebrate diverse thinking. We invest in our people and strive to imprint our CORE values of Collaboration, Openness, Responsibility and Excellence. We believe each of us is here to help others succeed and this has led to PIMCO being recognized as an innovator, industry thought leader and trusted advisor to our clients.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Global Program Manager to lead a transformative, multi-year migration of our Middle-Office services and systems to a new operating model and platform. This high-profile program is a key part of a strategic initiative to modernize and upgrade the software and processes supporting middle office onboarding and client management. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving one of the most complex and significant change programs in our company’s history.

The role is based in Newport Beach, CA with some global coordination responsibilities. Executive sponsorship is provided by senior business and technology leaders, underscoring the strategic importance of this program. Candidates with a broad industry network and experience in similar asset management transformations will be highly valued.

Success in this role requires the ability to lead large-scale, complex initiatives within a dynamic environment, while effectively influencing, driving, and communicating change. The ideal candidate will bring hands-on experience managing major transformation programs, demonstrating a keen attention to detail alongside a clear focus on strategic objectives. Given the lean nature of the team, the individual must be proactive and willing to engage directly in both planning and execution, rather than solely providing direction. Exceptional skills in stakeholder engagement, cross-functional collaboration, risk anticipation and mitigation, and sustaining program momentum are essential. Additionally, a strong commitment to building and enhancing team capabilities to support the upgraded operating model and technology platform is vital for long-term success.

Location

Newport Beach, CA. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of the Middle-Office services migration program, ensuring alignment with business objectives and strategic goals.

• Develop and manage comprehensive program timelines, budgets, and resource plans for a large-scale, multi-year initiative.

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional internal teams (Operations, Technology, PMO) and external partners, including longstanding vendor and consulting firms, to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.

• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks proactively, ensuring timely resolution of issues to maintain program momentum.

• Communicate program status, progress, challenges, and key decisions effectively to senior leadership and stakeholders across a large, complex organizational structure.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and upskilling within the program team, particularly focusing on transitioning and upgrading operational and engineering capabilities.

• Navigate and influence a complex organizational environment, building strong relationships with senior stakeholders to drive program success.

• Coordinate external consulting and third-party resources to augment internal capabilities and ensure seamless execution.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree, preferably in business, finance, or a related field. An MBA or PMP designation is desirable.

• Minimum 10 years of proven experience managing large-scale, complex program or portfolio initiatives within the asset management or financial services industry.

• Demonstrated success in leading major technical or system migrations or transformations involving third-party vendor solutions and software platforms.

• Deep understanding of Middle-Office operations, onboarding processes, and related systems.

• Strong partnership experience with technology teams to develop and implement automated solutions that enhance operational efficiency and scalability.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies and third-party software solutions relevant to asset management, with the ability to identify and leverage opportunities for innovation.

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and stakeholders and cross-functional teams at all levels.

• Experience working in a complex, global environment with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

• Strong proficiency in project and program management tools, methodologies, and best practices.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• Experience working with consulting partners and managing external vendor relationships.

PIMCO follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance.
Salary Range: $ 137,500.00 - $ 206,000.00