Job Overview:
Requirement/Must Have:
- Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field.
- 12+ years of program management experience.
- 8+ years of hands-on experience managing complex, cross-functional technology programs with engineering teams.
- Deep domain expertise in financial services, banking, FinTech, or regulated environments.
- Strong experience with Agile methodologies and delivery frameworks.
- Hands-on experience with Jira and Confluence.
- Experience with Agile scaling frameworks such as SAFe.
- Proven experience leading technical programs from inception through delivery and adoption.
- Strong stakeholder management and executive communication skills.
- Experience managing program risks, dependencies, and vendor relationships.
- Experience using metrics and KPIs to drive program decisions and outcomes.
Experience:
- Experience delivering large-scale technical programs in financial services environments.
- Experience partnering with Product and Engineering teams to define and execute strategic initiatives.
- Experience driving Agile transformation initiatives.
- Experience developing governance frameworks, stage gates, and delivery controls.
- Experience managing complex dependencies across multiple teams and vendors.
- Experience supporting compliance-aware delivery and risk management.
- Experience mentoring, coaching, or managing Program Managers and Scrum Masters.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage large-scale, cross-functional technical programs aligned with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Define and maintain program plans, roadmaps, schedules, and delivery milestones.
- Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business teams to deliver scalable and customer-focused solutions.
- Drive technical delivery by identifying risks, dependencies, and solution alternatives.
- Manage issue escalation processes and ensure timely resolution of delivery challenges.
- Influence platform and product strategy through technical insights and platform-first approaches.
- Develop and execute program governance frameworks and decision-making processes.
- Establish, track, and report KPIs and program health metrics.
- Partner with senior leadership to align program strategies and organizational objectives.
- Contribute to Program Management Center of Excellence initiatives, including process improvements and portfolio management.
- Support leadership communications, reporting, and strategic planning activities.
- Ensure successful program delivery through disciplined execution and stakeholder alignment.
Should Have:
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Experience in captive auto finance, mobility services, or lending platforms.
- Knowledge of loan origination, loan servicing, payment processing, or collections platforms.
- Experience with Go-To-Market (GTM) planning and product launch support.
- Knowledge of modern software development practices and platform engineering.
- Experience with reusable services, platform solutions, or SDK development.
- Experience with data analytics and reporting tools within financial services environments.
Skills:
- Technical Program Management.
- FinTech.
- Financial Services.
- Banking Domain.
- Agile Methodologies.
- SAFe Framework.
- Jira.
- Confluence.
- Program Governance.
- Risk Management.
- Stakeholder Management.
- Vendor Management.
- Product Lifecycle Management.
- Strategic Planning.
- KPI and Metrics Management.
- Cross-Functional Leadership.
- Compliance and Regulatory Delivery.
- Agile Transformation.
- Leadership Communication.
Qualification and Education:
- Bachelorโs degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Finance, or a related field required.
- Advanced degree preferred.
- PMP or equivalent Program Management certification preferred.
Founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, Cynet Systems Inc. is a leading staffing and recruiting powerhouse. Proudly recognized as a nationally and locally certified diversity firm, Cynet delivers agile, scalable talent solutions across industries. With an active footprint in all 50 U.S. states and Canada, we support thousands of consultants through our expansive, high-performing recruitment engine operating across North America and Asiaโensuring speed, quality, and consistency in every hire.