Senior Program Manager, Transformation Office

About Northern Trust

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing, asset management and banking services, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the world’s most successful individuals, families, corporations and institutions.

Since 1889, we have aligned our efforts with our three guiding Principles That Endure: Service, Expertise, and Integrity. Together, they reflect the three cornerstones of business conduct which we strive to instill in our employees, whom we call partners, and to provide to our clients and the communities we serve worldwide.

With more than 135 years of financial experience and over 24,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Lead enterprise-scale transformation. Shape the future of Wealth Management and Northern Trust.

The Transformation Office is responsible for driving enterprise-wide strategic transformation across Northern Trust, partnering with senior leaders to translate strategy into measurable, sustained business outcomes. With a significant focus on transforming Wealth Management, the team leads complex initiatives across strategy, operating model design, data and AI, technology, and change management to reimagine how we serve clients, empower employees, and drive growth. Through a combination of strategic execution, innovation, and disciplined delivery, the Transformation Office builds the capabilities, frameworks, and solutions that enable lasting impact across Wealth Management and the broader enterprise.

Deliver complex change. Drive outcomes that matter.

The Senior Program Manager leads complex, large-scale enterprise transformation programs that deliver critical strategic capabilities. This role is accountable for end-to-end program execution, aligning resources, managing risk and dependencies, and ensuring delivery of intended business outcomes across a highly matrixed enterprise environment.

This is a senior individual contributor role with significant accountability for results. Success comes through influence, expertise, and disciplined execution rather than direct people management.

What You’ll Do

• Lead enterprise-scale programs with multiple projects and workstreams impacting enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and cross-functional partners.
• Own program scope, timelines, budgets, risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones from initiation through implementation.
• Drive execution of initiatives supporting strategic change and expansion of critical business capabilities.
• Align resources across business, technology, data, operations, risk, and other partners to achieve program objectives.
• Facilitate governance forums and prepare executive-level status updates, risk assessments, and decision materials.
• Track progress against defined business outcomes and benefits realization targets.
• Apply strong analytical judgment to solve complex problems and recommend practical, scalable solutions.

What You Bring

• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct reporting authority.
• Deep expertise in program and project management disciplines, including delivery in complex, regulated environments.
• Strong understanding of how strategy translates into operational execution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex concepts and influence senior stakeholders.
• High adaptability and effectiveness in fast-moving, ambiguous environments.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 10–15+ years of program or project management experience, preferably in financial services.
• Demonstrated success leading large, complex, cross-functional programs with moderate to high risk and visibility.
• Financial services experience required.
• This role is ideal for a seasoned program leader who thrives on execution, accountability, and delivering meaningful business change at enterprise scale.

Salary Range:

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Work Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. Northern Trust will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

Working with Us

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture, which has a strong history of financial strength and stability. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to an inclusive workplace and assisting the communities we serve.

Philanthropy is deeply rooted in Northern Trust’s history and is an essential element of our culture. Employees around the world give their time and talent to work for the greater good of their communities.

Reasonable Accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing adjustments to individuals with health conditions and disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected], or alternatively you can discuss your individual requirements with the recruiter you are working with.