Job Title: Program Manager
Location: Hoboken, NJ/NYC, NY
Duration: 1 Year Contract (Possible Extension)

Domain: Financial Services

We are seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead this initiative, drive execution, and own key customer engagements.

Key Responsibilities:
Lead the establishment and scaling of the Actimize Center of Excellence within Ness
Take immediate ownership of client programs and professional services engagements
Build and manage high-performing, cross-functional delivery teams
Serve as a senior point of contact for strategic Actimize customer relationships
Drive delivery excellence across complex, multi-million dollar programs
Collaborate closely with Actimize and Ness executive leadership to align priorities and outcomes
Contribute to go-to-market strategies and CoE roadmap execution
Ensure operational discipline, governance, and client satisfaction across engagements

Required Qualifications:
8+ years of program management or delivery leadership experience, preferably in a professional services or consulting environment
Executive-level presence with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
Proven experience building and scaling delivery teams and executing large-scale transformation programs
Technical background; AWS certification or equivalent cloud experience is a strong plus
Experience in Financial Services (e.g., J.P. Morgan, Barclays, or similar) preferred
Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills

Preferred Attributes:
Entrepreneurial mindset with a bias for action
Familiarity with Actimize solutions or broader financial crime/compliance platforms
Prior experience in CoE setup or global delivery operations

Program Manager - Hoboken, NJ/NYC, NY

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