Senior Program Director

About the job

Role Overview: The Senior Program Director is responsible for leading and coordinating a portfolio of IT programs and projects within the financial services domain, ensuring alignment with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and technology strategy. This role oversees several Program Managers and Project Managers, provides governance, drives delivery excellence, and ensures that all projects within the program meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations. Key Responsibilities • Lead a multi-project program consisting of several concurrent IT projects within insurance or financial technology domains. • Provide direction, support, and performance management to assigned Program Managers and Project Managers. • Establish program governance frameworks, reporting structures, and delivery standards. • Ensure compliance with financial services regulatory requirements. • Oversee large-scale programs delivered through Global System Integrators (GSIs) and ensure vendor delivery quality and accountability. • Develop and maintain integrated program plans covering timelines, dependencies, resources, risks, and budgets. • Monitor project progress and drive corrective actions to address issues, delays, or deviations. • Coordinate cross-functional delivery teams including business analysts, developers, QA, infrastructure, security, and vendor partners. Qualifications & Requirements Education & Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; Master’s degree is a plus. • 15+ years of experience in IT project/program management , with experience leading large enterprise programs. • 5+ years in General and/or Motor Insurance domains.

Requirements

• Program Management
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree
• 15+ years experience
• 5+ years in insurance domain

Preferred Technologies

• Program Management
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Risk Management