Program Manager – Digital Wealth Implementation

* Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)* Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps)* Confluence* Test management and release orchestration tools (experience preferred)* Advanced knowledge of Azure DevOps platform* Familiarity with financial modeling and market data tools* Required: No specific programming language required, but strong understanding of financial services software integration is essential.* Preferred: Knowledge of SQL and scripting for automation and data analysis.* Required: Experience with data integration in wealth management platforms.* Preferred: Familiarity with reference data management systems.* Required: Basic understanding of cloud deployment models, preferably Azure or AWS.* Preferred: Hands-on experience with cloud-based wealth management solutions.* Required: Knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies; experience with scaled governance frameworks.* Preferred: Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.* Required: Proficiency with Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence.* Preferred: Experience with test management and release orchestration tools.* Minimum of 8-10 years of program management experience in financial services or wealth management.* Proven track record in delivering large-scale digital transformation projects, specifically involving wealth platforms, digital onboarding, and multi-market equities.* Hands-on experience with Wealth Tech, OMS/EMS workflows, broker and exchange integrations.* Strong background in stakeholder and vendor management, RFP/RFI processes, and commercial negotiations.* Familiarity with regulatory requirements in UAE, KSA, US markets, and Sharia compliance.* Conduct and facilitate project planning meetings, status updates, and governance reviews.* Collaborate with cross-functional teams on requirements gathering, design, and testing phases.* Manage vendor relationships, including SOW/SLA negotiations and performance oversight.* Oversee risk and issue management, escalating as necessary.* Track project progress against milestones, budgets, and quality standards.* Prepare and present progress reports to senior management and governance bodies.* Coordinate go-live activities, including cutover and hypercare support.* Engage regularly with stakeholders to ensure alignment and manage expectations.* Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills.* Proven leadership ability in managing diverse teams and external vendors.* Excellent stakeholder engagement, communication, and storytelling skills.* Strong risk management and decision-making capabilities.* Adaptability to evolving project scopes and regulatory environments.* Innovation-driven mindset with the ability to promote continuous improvement.* Effective time management with a focus on prioritization and meeting deadlines.At Synechron, we are committed to integrating *sustainability* into our business *strategy*, ensuring *responsible growth* while minimizing *environmental impact*. Employees play a *key role* in driving our sustainability *initiatives*, from reducing our *carbon footprint* to fostering *ethical* and sustainable business *practices* across *global operations*. All positions are required to adhere to our *Sustainability and Health Safety standards*, demonstrating a commitment to *environmental stewardship*, *workplace safety*, and *sustainable practices.*#J-18808-Ljbffr