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Senior Manager, Program Management

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

10+ years exp

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) is a leading company in digital wealth management, processing millions of transactions daily. The Senior Manager, Program Management will lead the program management function, establish governance frameworks, and drive strategic portfolio decisions to deliver complex initiatives across the organization.

Insurance

Responsibilities

Develop program strategies that effectively align with the company’s business goals

Design and implement long-term goals for project performance and oversee a team of project managers and support staff, ensuring effective delegation, coordination, and execution of projects

Promote professional development of team members through coaching, performance management, and training opportunities

Act as the primary contact for program stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and keeping stakeholders informed of progress and issues

Facilitate stakeholder meetings and deliver detailed reports on program status to executive leadership and external partners

Manage program budgets and ensure financial accountability by tracking expenses and forecasting budget requirements for project sustainability

Perform cost-benefit analysis on programs, including risk assessment for resource allocation

Ensure program outputs meet quality standards agreed upon in the planning phase

Implement continuous improvement practices to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency

Qualification

Program managementPortfolio managementStrategic planningStakeholder engagementPMP certificationAgile methodologiesFinancial reportingLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required; advances degree preferred

10+ years of progressive program and project management experience, with 3+ years in a leadership role managing managers or leading a program management function

Experience in strategic planning and business analysis

Proven track record of managing multiple large-scale projects or programs

PMP, PgMP, or similar certifications strongly preferred

Executive presence and ability to influence senior stakeholders without direct authority

Exceptional organizational leadership and change management capabilities

Strong decision-making skills under ambiguity and pressure

Deep expertise in program and portfolio management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid, SAFe)

Proficiency in enterprise program management and portfolio tools (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Clarity PPM, ServiceNow PPM)

Strong understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes

Expertise in industry-specific tools and technologies related to project and program management

Outstanding leadership and organizational abilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working effectively with cross-functional teams