Senior Program Manager (PMO)

at Old Second National Bank in Downers Grove, Illinois, United States Job Description Who We Are At Old Second, you're first! For more than 150 years, Old Second has consistently put businesses and individuals throughout the Chicago area first, and we're only getting started. With great employees we've grown from a single location in the back of a general store to 50 locations and over $6 billion dollars in assets. At Old Second we embrace values that foster an environment of community and growth. Recently, we've been voted a Forbes Best-In-State Bank for Illinois by our customers. Be a part of something big as we continue our growth story together!

Position Overview:

The Senior Program Manager is a senior leadership role within the Project Management Office (PMO) reporting to the Director of Project Management, and is responsible for the governance, execution, and successful delivery of highly complex, multiyear programs that support the bank's enterprise strategy, operational stability, regulatory readiness, and growth initiatives. Operating within a $7 billion asset financial institution, this role is accountable for programlevel outcomes across multiple lines of business, ensuring initiatives are delivered in alignment with executive priorities, risk tolerance, and operational capacity. The Senior Program Manager serves as a trusted partner to the Csuite and executive management, translating strategy into executable roadmaps while maintaining rigor around delivery, risk management, and organizational readiness. While experience with bank acquisitions and integrations is considered beneficial, this role is intentionally designed for a seasoned Program Manager who excels in enterprise governance, executive engagement, and leadership of PMO delivery teams. Core Responsibilities - Enterprise Program Leadership Provides end-to-end accountability for large, complex enterprise programs consisting of multiple interrelated projects across technology, operations, risk, compliance, and business functions. Defines program vision,objectives, success measures, anddeliveryroadmaps aligned to strategic priorities. Ensuresprograms achieve measurable business outcomes, not just project milestones. Proactively manages scope, schedule, budget, quality, dependencies, andbenefitsrealization at the program level. Executive & PMO Governance Leads and facilitates PMO governance forums, steering committees, and executive-level committees. Partners with C-suite leaders and senior management to provide transparency into program health, risks, trade-offs, and decision points. Establishes and enforces program management standards, operating cadence, and reporting frameworks in alignment with PMO best practices. Develops executive-ready materials that clearly articulate progress, risks, remediation plans, and strategic implications. Risk, Regulatory & Operational Oversight Owns program-level risk management, ensuring risks, issues, assumptions, and constraints areidentified, quantified, mitigated, and escalated appropriately. Ensures initiatives align with regulatory expectations, audit readiness, and enterprise risk management standards expected of a $7-$10B financial institution. Coordinates closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal, and Internal Audit partners to ensuredeliveryintegrity and operational resilience. Team & People Leadership Provides leadership, coaching, and performance oversight for Project Managers and/or Business Analysts, either through direct management or matrix leadership. Sets expectations forproject execution, professional conduct, and stakeholder engagement across PMO resources. Supports talent development, capacity planning, andsuccessionreadiness for assigned program teams. Drives a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the PMO. Stakeholder & Vendor Management Acts as a senior advisory partner to business and technology leaders, fostering trust and alignment across the organization. Oversees relationships with external vendors, consultants, and system integrators, ensuring delivery commitments, financial controls, and performance standards are met. Resolves conflicts, negotiates priorities, and balances competing demands across enterprise initiatives. Change Management & Organizational Readiness Ensures change management principles are embedded across programs to support adoption, communications, and operational sustainability. Partners with business leaders to ensure impacted teams are prepared for process, system, and policy changes. Promotes... For full info follow application link. Old Second National Bank is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their real or perceived race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military status, genetic information, veteran's status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account