Program Director (Finance Manager)

Program Director

The Program Director will lead the Finance Management functions and provide a range of strategic Finance advice, analysis and support for key business areas. Proactively manages senior relationships in order to provide seasoned and deep business insights, decision support and guidance and works closely with various stakeholders and team members as required.

The Program Director (EPMO) concurrently oversees the delivery of a set of interrelated projects requiring an integrated and cohesive approach (i.e., program), while managing the program office team and its functional leaders which can include Project Managers. Ensures collaborative management and direction is provided to each distinct project to support the overall strategic objectives of the program.

Manages programs with a moderate to high level of regulatory oversight

Manages programs with a moderate to high risk profile

Oversees overall and consolidated program financials, benefits realization analysis and manages the overall program budget

Considered as a subject matter expert within the LoB with comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project / program management

Typically leads the delivery of up to Tier 2 programs with a moderately high to high complexity profile

May on occasion lead the delivery of Tier 1 programs

Directly manages a team or Project Managers / Business Analysts and / or Specialized Resources to ensure talent needs and capabilities are developed to support long term goals for the unit

Provides strategic guidance to business / functional leaders to ensure escalated concerns or regulatory or governance related program issues are appropriately managed

Bachelor's degree required

Project Management Certification required

10+ years relevant experience

Comprehensive knowledge of the practices, procedures and principles of project management

Exposure to financial management with respect to tracking, forecasting and managing project budgets

Ability to make an impact, influence and achieve results with effective negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills

Strong facilitation skills

Commitment to team skills development and ability to attract top talent

Team player with ability to build and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external partners

Ability to create and foster a cohesive team, and promote a positive work environment for all employees

Ability to think strategically and possess strong business acumen

Proven ability to stay focused under pressure, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations

Experienced change agent, able to guide cross-functional teams through complex change from concept to execution

Comfortable with ambiguity and ability to cope with rapid change

Strong leadership skills; Leads by example, champions change and develops a highly motivated team to consistently exceed expectations

Good judgment ability to determine which issues to escalate vs. to resolve independently, and provide suggestions for possible resolution

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required. The listed or specified responsibilities & duties are considered essential functions for ADA purposes.