Lead Program Manager

TIAA

Lead Program Manager overseeing project execution within a financial services firm, ensuring on-time delivery and managing resources effectively.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeDallas • North Carolina, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $98,500 - $139,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing end-to-end projects within the financial services industry, focusing on cost, schedule, and quality benchmarks. Proficient in utilizing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to enhance project efficiency and outcomes.

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Project ManagementFinancial Services ExperiencePMP CertificationScrum Master CertificationLean Six Sigma Exposure

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Hard Skills

Project SchedulingResource AllocationCost EstimationPerformance MonitoringObstacle Resolution

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Coordination

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPScrum Master

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesContinuous ImprovementProject Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Organizes project teams by assigning individual responsibilities, developing project schedules, and determining resource requirements necessary to ensure project is successful.
Estimates the costs, resources, and time required to complete each phase of a project and allocates resources and tasks to ensure these targets are met.
Implements an established project plan and monitors progress and performance against this plan.
Monitors the status of projects including cost, timing, and staffing.
Identifies and resolves obstacles to completing project on time and to budget.
Conducts project meetings and prepares regular reports to communicate the status of the project within and beyond the project team.
Coordinates the activities of outside contractors to ensure they are integrated into the project and that the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years managing end-to-end projects with measurable outcomes across scope, schedule, cost, and quality benchmarks.
Experience in financial services industry
Skilled at proactively identifying, escalating, and resolving obstacles before they impact delivery timelines or financial targets.
PMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies that drive project efficiency and outcomes.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Total Rewards package
Superior retirement program
Highly competitive health, wellness and work life offerings