Program Management Senior Analyst - AVP

As a highly experienced Program Management Support Specialist in the banking and financial services industry, your role will involve supporting Program managers and teams to ensure efficient project delivery and successful outcomes. You will possess a strong background in Program coordination and basic Scrum management principles along with extensive experience in the financial sector. Responsibilities: - Assist Program Managers in developing and maintaining comprehensive project plans, including scope, objectives, schedules, and resource allocation. - Facilitate project communication and collaboration among team members, stakeholders, and external vendors. - Coordinate and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, and distribute meeting minutes to relevant parties. - Track Use Case progress, monitor deadlines, and identify potential risks or obstacles, escalating to the Project Manager as needed. - Maintain accurate Intake documentation, including reports, statuses, and appropriate approvals from stakeholders. - Utilize project management tools, particularly JIRA, to manage tasks, track progress, and generate reports. - Contribute to the implementation and adherence of Program management methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. - Assist in preparing presentations and status updates for stakeholders. - Support quality assurance processes and continuous improvement initiatives within projects. - Ensure compliance with banking policies and procedures for project delivery. Qualifications: - Education: Bachelor's degree - Experience: - Minimum of 10 years of overall professional experience, with a significant portion in Program coordination, project management support, or a similar role. - Extensive experience (10+ years) working within the banking or financial services industry. - Certifications: - Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Preferred. - Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) Preferred. - JIRA & Confluence certification or demonstrated advanced proficiency in using JIRA for project management and tracking. - Skills: - Strong understanding of basic Project or Program management principles and methodologies. - Excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills. - Exceptional communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and facilitation skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio). - Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. - Problem-solving and critical thinking abilities. - High degree of business acumen, particularly within the financial services sector. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with other project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Confluence). - Knowledge of risk management principles in a financial context. - Familiarity with regulatory compliance in banking and financial services. Note: The company's additional details were not provided in the job description.,