As a Senior Program Manager, you will lead strategic initiatives, manage complex projects, mentor teams, and drive organizational improvement in the Research and Engineering departments.
Job Description
Voleon is a technology company that applies state-of-the-art AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems in finance. For more than a decade, we have led our industry and worked at the frontier of applying AI/ML to investment management. We have become a multibillion-dollar asset manager, and we have ambitious goals for the future.
As a Senior Program Manager and a key member of the Program Management Office (PMO), you will partner with senior executives and high-performing teams to lead and scale our Research and Engineering departments. In this leadership role, your contributions will span strategic oversight, advanced program management, business intelligence, and cross-functional team development. You'll play a critical role in driving strategic initiatives, managing complex projects, and fostering a culture of excellence across technical teams. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the effectiveness and scalability of our organization by ensuring the timely delivery of high-priority objectives.
Your colleagues will include internationally recognized experts in artificial intelligence and machine learning research as well as highly experienced finance and technology professionals. The people who shape our company come from other backgrounds, including concert music performances, humanitarian aid, opera singing, sports writing, and BMX racing. You will be part of a team that loves to succeed together.
In addition to our enriching and collegial working environment, we offer highly competitive compensation and benefits packages, technology talks by our experts, a beautiful modern office, daily catered lunches, and more.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with senior leadership to define and prioritize strategic goals, roadmaps, and operational initiatives for the Research and Engineering departments
- Lead and oversee large-scale, complex, and cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and successful outcomes. Manage scope, resources, budgets, risks, and timelines with a focus on execution excellence
- Drive continuous improvement in strategic initiative execution by monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), providing detailed insights, and presenting regular updates to executive leadership
- Own and lead the development of strategic frameworks, methodologies, and processes to enhance the organization’s ability to implement initiatives effectively and efficiently
- Mentor and coach a growing team of PMO staff, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment
- Establish and manage systems for tracking and reporting on business performance metrics, using data to drive decisions and optimize resource allocation
- Act as the trusted advisor for senior leaders and teams, helping them navigate complex challenges and make data-driven decisions to meet both short-term and long-term objectives
- Lead the change management process across the department, ensuring smooth execution of new strategic initiatives and delivering value to the organization
- Shape the organization's culture of continuous improvement, focusing on operational efficiency, team performance, and leadership development
Requirements:
- Minimum of 8-10 years of program or project management experience, with at least 3 years in a management role focused on strategy operations or technical program management
- Proven track record of managing and delivering complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives within fast-paced, high-tech environments
- Strong business acumen, with the ability to link strategic objectives to operational outcomes and drive organizational growth
- Excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and partner effectively with senior leadership, technical teams, and stakeholders across the organization
- Adept at identifying risks and roadblocks early, analyzing potential solutions, and developing strategies for overcoming challenges in a dynamic and evolving environment
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple workstreams, handle competing priorities, and execute with precision
- Strategic mindset with a passion for driving organizational excellence, improving operational processes, and delivering results
- Exceptional analytical skills and experience using data to inform decision-making and guide organizational improvements
- Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other team collaboration software; advanced Excel skills required
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Engineering, or related disciplines)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) and implementing strategic planning processes at the division level
- Experience with business intelligence best practices and tools
- Relevant certifications, e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP) or Program Management Professional (PgMP)
- Expertise in Agile methodologies, with Scrum or Kanban certifications preferred; experience as a Scrum Master is a plus
Compensation
The base salary range for this position is $160,000 to $200,000 in the location(s) of this posting. Individual salaries are determined through a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and geography. Base salary does not include other forms of total compensation, such as bonus compensation and other benefits. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, life and AD&D insurance, 20 days of paid time off, 9 sick days, and a 401(k) plan with a company match.
“Friends of Voleon” Candidate Referral Program
If you have a great candidate in mind for this role and would like to have the potential to earn $7,500 if your referred candidate is successfully hired and employed by The Voleon Group, please use this form to submit your referral. For more details regarding eligibility, terms, and conditions, please make sure to review the Voleon Referral Bonus Program.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Voleon Group is an Equal Opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, age, sex, gender, marital status, sexual orientation and identity, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other factors prohibited by local, state, or federal law.
Vaccination Requirement
The Voleon Group has implemented a policy requiring all employees who will be entering our worksite, including new hires, to be fully vaccinated with the COVID-19 vaccine. This policy also applies to remote employees, as such employees will be asked to visit our offices from time to time. To the extent permitted by applicable law, proof of vaccination will be required as a condition of employment. This policy is part of Voleon’s ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and community, and to support public health efforts.
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