Lead Technical Program Management

Provide leadership and oversight on various initiatives of complex nature. Responsible for planning, developing, and executing schedules to ensure timely completion of initiative deadlines and milestones
Ensure methodology compliance and manage resolutions, reporting to management when necessary
Advanced knowledge of project management or software releases
Ensure timely and accurate communication with the program staff throughout the life cycle of the initiative.
Monitor and manage the initiative budget. Must be familiar with the system s scope and initiative objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member in order to effectively coordinate the activities of the teams. Identify and monitor initiative risks.
Regularly communicates to senior management regarding the status of specific initiative deliverables
Provide measurable input into new products, processes, standards or plans in support of the business
Effectively lead the initiative team to align with the business objectives, schedule, and budget
Ability to organize, track and prioritize multiple concurrent tasks based on business needs
Identify, assess, track and mitigate issues and risks at multiple levels - and manage their resolution
Regularly review metrics and proactively ensure the program stays aligned with organization objectives
Effectively deal with difficult situations. Help develop solutions to complex problems

All About You/ Experience:
Advanced knowledge and demonstrated expertise in the areas of strategy, planning and project management required processes and techniques
10+ years of experience with structured methodology and project planning tools
Knowledge of Mastercard or the payments industry preferred
Bachelor s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience
PMP certification preferred
Listening, oral, written and presentation skills and effective interpersonal skills
Organizational and planning and multi-tasking skills
Strong leadership, interpersonal, relationship-building and negotiation skills required with a solid track record for developing internal and external relationships
Demonstrate ethics and values to generate high team trust