Lead Technical Program Manager - Sourcing & Procurement

Overview

Leverage your deep technical expertise and leadership to guide cutting-edge projects, fostering growth and innovation in a dynamic environment.

As a Lead Technical Program Manager in Corporate Technology, you will oversee complex technology projects to achieve business goals. You’ll use your technical expertise to develop innovative solutions, manage resources and teams, and ensure initiatives align with business objectives. Your analytical and adaptable approach will help navigate change, while your communication and stakeholder management skills will foster strong relationships and drive effective decision-making.

As a subject matter expert, you’ll help shape operational plans and risk management strategies, ensuring high-quality service delivery.

Job responsibilities

• Lead Sourcing and Procurement initiatives while driving technical projects to successful completion.
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans, incorporating technical requirements, resource allocation, and timelines to ensure on-time delivery of technology solutions
• Identify and mitigate risks, proactively addressing potential roadblocks and implementing contingency plans to maintain project and program momentum
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, and business stakeholders, to define program scope, objectives, and deliverables, ensuring alignment with overall business goals
• Utilize advanced analytical reasoning to assess program performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement data-driven optimizations to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Champion the adoption of agile methodologies and technical solutions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation within the team

Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• 5+ years of experience or equivalent expertise in technical program management, leading complex technology projects and programs in a large organization
• Demonstrated experience with Jira and a strong background in agile methodologies to support efficient project delivery.
• Proven expertise in sourcing and procurement, ensuring effective vendor management
• Advanced expertise in stakeholder management, with the ability to establish productive working relationships and influence decision-making across cross-functional teams and clients
• Advanced experience in utilizing technical fluency, including knowledge of vendor products and managing vendor relations, to enable on-demand access to shared pools of applications and services
• Proven track record of effectively managing resources, budgets, and high-performing teams in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in applying analytical reasoning and problem-solving techniques to break down business, technical, or operational objectives into manageable tasks and activities

Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills

• Prior experience working in a financial firm, with a strong understanding of industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Ability to leverage AI technologies and large language models (LLMs) to enhance business processes and drive innovation.