<>Job Title: Program Manager Legacy Modernization (Front Office / Distribution)</><>Location: Irvine, CA (Hybrid)
Duration: 12 months plus</><>
</><> Role Overview</><>We are looking for an experienced Program Manager to lead a large-scale legacy system modernization program for front-office sales and distribution platforms. This role involves managing multiple systems, driving Agile delivery, and ensuring successful end-to-end transformation.</><> Key Responsibilities</>

<>Lead end-to-end program delivery for legacy modernization initiatives</>
<>Manage Agile / SAFe release trains across multiple systems</>
<>Build and own a unified integrated project plan (delivery, testing, data, cutover)</>
<>Drive program increment (PI) planning, release orchestration, and execution</>
<>Oversee UAT, regression testing, and data validation/certification</>
<>Define and manage cutover strategy, dependencies, and rollback plans</>
<>Ensure requirements traceability (BRDs) and minimize scope creep</>
<>Collaborate with business, product, and technology stakeholders</>
<>Track program risks, dependencies, and ensure SLA alignment</>

<> Required Skills & Experience</>

<>10+ years of Program Management experience</>
<>Strong experience in Legacy System Modernization / Transformation</>
<>Hands-on experience with Agile & SAFe (certification preferred)</>
<>Expertise in Release Train / PI Planning / Program Delivery</>
<>Experience managing large, complex multi-system programs</>
<>Strong knowledge of cutover planning, data migration, and testing cycles (UAT/regression)</>
<>Experience in Financial Services domain (Asset Management / Banking / Capital Markets)</>
<>Excellent stakeholder management & communication skills</>

<> Nice to Have</>

<>Experience with front-office / sales / distribution platforms</>
<>Exposure to investment or wealth management systems</>

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