Program Manager

at System One in Topeka, Kansas, United States

Job Title:

Program Manager

Location:

Topeka, Kansas | Type:
Direct Hire | Contractor | Work Model:
Onsite

System One is seeking a senior-level Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of high-value IT initiatives, including core banking modernization, digital transformation, and infrastructure projects. This role involves managing multi-million dollar budgets, aligning technology with business strategy, and driving cross-functional collaboration. The selected candidate will serve as a backup to the Director of Corporate PMO.

• Program Leadership:
  Direct complex projects across banking, lending, payments, and risk domains using both Agile and traditional Waterfall methodologies.
• Strategy & Governance:
  Translate business objectives into program roadmaps, establish IT governance frameworks, and define success metrics/KPIs.
• Financial Management:
  Develop and manage multi-million-dollar program budgets, forecasts, ROI tracking, and vendor contracts (SOWs).
• Stakeholder Management:
  Facilitate steering committees, serve as the primary point of contact for executives, and negotiate team assignments.
• Risk & Quality:
  Identify cross-project risks, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
• Team Development:
  Mentor Project Managers and delivery teams, promoting standardized methodologies and continuous process improvement.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
• Certification: PMP certification required. Agile certifications (SAFe, CSM) and Lean Six Sigma highly preferred.
• Experience:
  
  10+ years of Project/Program Management experience; 5+ years of leadership experience (Scrum Master or equivalent) preferred; 2+ years of Banking/Financial Systems experience preferred.
• Experience working within a PMO and with Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of application development, infrastructure, security, and Microsoft technologies.

System One offers eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, and participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.