Senior Program Manager; strong Banking and Finance

Senior Program Manager (With strong Banking and Finance experience)

Infinite Computer Solutions (ICS) is seeking a seasoned Senior Program Manager/Program Director to lead complex, multi-year implementation programs for global and regional banks. The role requires deep expertise in the banking domain and digital financial products to deliver end‑to‑end program delivery while managing stakeholders across business, technology, and external partners.

Location: Lincoln, NE (100% Onsite M-F)
Type: Full Time/W2

• Own and lead large‑scale banking implementation programs from initiation through go‑live and post‑production stabilization
• Define program scope, milestones, delivery roadmap, and success metrics
• Manage multi‑workstream programs involving business, technology, vendors, and client teams
• Ensure adherence to schedule, budget, quality, and regulatory requirements
• Leverage strong domain knowledge across Digital Banking Platforms, Digital Payments & Wallets, Core Banking Systems, and Cards (Debit, Credit, Prepaid)
• Translate banking business requirements into clear execution plans
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients on banking modernization and digital transformation initiatives
• Serve as the primary client‑facing program owner
• Build strong relationships with bank executives, product owners, and technology leaders
• Lead governance forums including steering committees, executive reviews, and risk councils
• Manage expectations, escalations, and executive communications effectively
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate program risks, issues, and dependencies
• Establish strong RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) management practices
• Drive timely resolution of blockers while maintaining delivery momentum
• Own program planning, backlog prioritization, and release scheduling
• Oversee go‑live readiness, cutover planning, and production deployment
• Provide clear, data‑driven status reporting to internal leadership and customers
• Track program KPIs including delivery progress, quality, financials, and resource utilization
• Identify opportunities for process optimization, automation, and efficiency improvements
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across delivery, governance, and execution models
• Contribute innovative ideas for banking product enhancements, platform evolution, and operational excellence

• 12-16 years of experience in banking technology and program management
• Strong experience working with banking product companies, consulting and system integration firms
• Proven track record of end‑to‑end program ownership with multiple banking clients
• Deep understanding of banking operations, digital financial products, and regulatory environments
• Hands‑on experience managing large cross‑functional teams and vendors
• Strong expertise in risk management, delivery governance, and client engagement
• Excellent communication, leadership, and executive presentation skills

• Experience leading multi‑country or multi‑bank implementation programs
• Exposure to agile, hybrid, and waterfall delivery models
• Experience with banking modernization, cloud migration, or platform transformation programs
• Ability to operate in high‑pressure, fast‑paced, client‑facing environments

• Program & Portfolio Management
• Banking & Digital Financial Services
• Client & Executive Stakeholder Management
• Risk & Issue Management
• Backlog & Release Planning
• Go‑Live & Cutover Management
• Innovation & Process Optimization
• Strategic Thinking & Execution Excellence