Program Manager – Principal

Role Overview

• Own end‑to‑end strategy, planning, and execution for large‑scale, multi‑year programs with significant business impact.
• Define program scope, operating models, resource strategies, KPIs, and governance frameworks.
• Ensure clear alignment between business objectives, technology capabilities, and cross‑functional execution.
• Influence executive stakeholders and provide strategic insights on risks, opportunities, and enterprise direction.
• Establish a program culture grounded in accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement.
• Oversee integrated plans, budgets, milestones, dependencies, and critical paths across multiple workstreams.
• Lead structured program reviews, enabling visibility, informed decision‑making, and proactive risk mitigation.
• Leverage Jira , dashboards, and analytics to monitor progress, forecast risks, and manage performance.
• Apply program management best practices, PMO methodologies, and data-driven insights to ensure predictable delivery.
• Drive high‑quality outcomes through strong change management, disciplined execution, and operational rigor.
• Build and maintain robust governance practices aligned with enterprise standards.
• Develop risk mitigation strategies that balance speed, innovation, and quality.
• Partner with legal, finance, security, procurement, and compliance teams to maintain audit‑ready documentation and program integrity.
• Champion process improvement using Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks to optimize delivery efficiency.

Requirements

• 10–12+ years of progressive program or portfolio management experience leading complex, enterprise‑wide initiatives.
• Proven track record managing multi‑year, multi‑workstream programs with high visibility and measurable outcomes.
• Strong strategic thinker with the ability to balance long‑term vision with tactical execution.
• Mastery of program management methodologies, frameworks, and tools—including Jira and enterprise reporting platforms.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills.
• Expertise in risk management, governance, budgeting, and organizational change leadership.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, generate insights, and drive fact‑based decisions.
• Experience in Agile, SAFe, hybrid delivery models, or scaled program environments.

Benefits

• A career at FIS is more than just a job.
• It’s the chance to shape the future of fintech.
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back