program manager.mclean, virginiaposted today job detailssummary$50 - $70 per hourcontractbachelor degreecategorycomputer and mathematical occupations reference 1346352 job details job summary: Fully onsite McLean, VA location: McLean, Virginia job type: Contract salary: $50 - 70 per hour work hours: 9am to 5pm education: Bachelors responsibilities:

Must Have Qualifications:

Candidates must have 7+ years of program management experience. This role requires a balanced 50/50 split between generalist and technical program management responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate excellent experience in stakeholder management, reporting, executive leadership communication, identifying and reporting risks, and being solution-oriented to mitigate those risks. Additionally, 50% of the role involves data and system migrations, with experience navigating technologies to the cloud preferred.

Schedule:

Standard Shortlisting Deadline:

09/16

Interview Information:

Rounds:

2 rounds

Duration:

30 minutes|45

Minutes Interview Type:

Virtual- video mandatory| On-site second round.

Interview Placeholders:

09/21 at 11:00AM and 1:30 PM; 09/22 at 10:30 AM and 1:00

PM Interview Debrief:

09/24 at 12:30- no suppliers; 09/30 at 10:30- no suppliers Supplier Vetting Questions 1.How do you tailor your communication style when presenting IT program progress or challenges to non-technical executives? What strategies have you found most effective? 2.Can you walk us through how you translate technical risks and opportunities into language that resonates with non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making? 3.How do you identify and mitigate risks associated with migrating critical data or systems? Please share an example of a migration where risk management was essential. 4.Can you describe your overall approach to managing data and system migration projects? What frameworks or methodologies do you typically use, and why?

JOB DESCRIPTION

7+ years of IT Program Management experience. Ideal candidate is highly organized and excels at stakeholder management and communication. Candidate must be well-rounded project managers with a background in technologies and financial services. Must have working knowledge of Jira or similar PM tools. Experience with capital markets, credit risk, and/or technical systems migration is preferred. Agile or other project management certifications are a plus. Analyze, interpret, and visualize data to support business decisions within capital markets processes. Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables. Prepare clear, concise management reports and executive presentations for status and milestone updates. Liaise with stakeholders across business and technical teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress. Track project progress, identify risks/issues, and propose solutions to keep initiatives on track. Support process improvements by analyzing current workflows and recommending data-driven enhancements. Ensure documentation of project requirements, changes, and outcomes. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of capital markets operations, products, and data flows. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field. 4-8 years of relevant experience as a Data Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role in Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of capital markets processes and data (e.g., trade lifecycle, settlements, market data, financial instruments). Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently. Excellent stakeholder management skills; experience collaborating with cross-functional teams. Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. Proficient in preparing management reports and executive-level presentations (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and project management software (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) is a plus.

qualifications:

Must Have Qualifications:

Candidates must have 7+ years of program management experience. This role requires a balanced 50/50 split between generalist and technical program management responsibilities. Candidates must demonstrate excellent experience in stakeholder management, reporting, executive leadership communication, identifying and reporting risks, and being solution-oriented to mitigate those risks. Additionally, 50% of the role involves data and system migrations, with experience navigating technologies to the cloud preferred.

Schedule:

Standard Shortlisting Deadline:

09/16

Interview Information:

Rounds:

2 rounds

Duration:

30 minutes|45

Minutes Interview Type:

Virtual- video mandatory| On-site second round.

Interview Placeholders:

09/21 at 11:00AM and 1:30 PM; 09/22 at 10:30 AM and 1:00

PM Interview Debrief:

09/24 at 12:30- no suppliers; 09/30 at 10:30- no suppliers Supplier Vetting Questions 1.How do you tailor your communication style when presenting IT program progress or challenges to non-technical executives? What strategies have you found most effective? 2.Can you walk us through how you translate technical risks and opportunities into language that resonates with non-technical stakeholders, enabling informed decision-making? 3.How do you identify and mitigate risks associated with migrating critical data or systems? Please share an example of a migration where risk management was essential. 4.Can you describe your overall approach to managing data and system migration projects? What frameworks or methodologies do you typically use, and why?

JOB DESCRIPTION

7+ years of IT Program Management experience. Ideal candidate is highly organized and excels at stakeholder management and communication. Candidate must be well-rounded project managers with a background in technologies and financial services. Must have working knowledge of Jira or similar PM tools. Experience with capital markets, credit risk, and/or technical systems migration is preferred. Agile or other project management certifications are a plus. Analyze, interpret, and visualize data to support business decisions within capital markets processes. Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of milestones and deliverables. Prepare clear, concise management reports and executive presentations for status and milestone updates. Liaise with stakeholders across business and technical teams to gather requirements, manage expectations, and communicate progress. Track project progress, identify risks/issues, and propose solutions to keep initiatives on track. Support process improvements by analyzing current workflows and recommending data-driven enhancements. Ensure documentation of project requirements, changes, and outcomes. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of capital markets operations, products, and data flows. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in finance, Business, Economics, Data Science, or a related field. 4-8 years of relevant experience as a Data Analyst, Project Coordinator, or similar role in Financial Services industry. Strong understanding of capital markets processes and data (e.g., trade lifecycle, settlements, market data, financial instruments). Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize tasks efficiently. Excellent stakeholder management skills; experience collaborating with cross-functional teams. Superior verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly. Proficient in preparing management reports and executive-level presentations (PowerPoint, Excel, etc.). Analytical mindset with attention to detail and problem-solving skills. Familiarity with data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI) and project management software (e.g., JIRA, MS Project) is a plus.

skills:

Agile,data flows,data visualization tools,knowledge of Jira,JIRA,Excel,PowerPoint,MS Project,Power BI,PM tools,project management software,Tableau,handle multiple projects,Analytical mindset,attention to detail,communication,verbal and written communication skills,highly organized,Coordinate,executive leadership,problem-solving skills,solution-oriented,collaborating,process improvements,capital markets,credit risk,Data Science,presenting,presentations,Economics,financial instruments,financial services,finance,market data,program management experience,IT program,project management,manage multiple projects,project management,manage multiple projects,identify and mitigate risks,executive presentations,gather requirements,risks,risk management,stakeholder management,stakeholder management skills,system migrations,system migration,Management experience,technical program management,trade lifecycle,workflows

Equal Opportunity Employer:

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At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com. Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.