Program Manager--Data Ops Engineering Team (Atlanta, GA)

Unclassified - Atlanta, GA

Full-time - Mid Level

Atlanta, GA

About the position

The Program Manager for the Data Ops Engineering Team is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing one or more programs within the DataOps Engineering portfolio. This position requires a blend of program leadership, strategic planning, and management of workstreams, all while operating within an agile development framework. The role encompasses collaboration with various teams, including the Aladdin product group, risk management, quantitative modeling, and data science modeling teams. The complexity of the domain necessitates a program manager who can effectively guide participants, who are seconded to the program, ensuring that all program-related work aligns with the overarching goals and objectives. The Program Manager is tasked with crafting a clear path from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring that the benefits of the program are realized with minimal disruption to both clients and internal consumers. This involves breaking down complex decisions into manageable steps and facilitating consensus among stakeholders. The successful candidate will leverage their core program management skills alongside their knowledge of data management, technology development, operational improvement, and financial asset management. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for conveying information clearly to all levels of the organization. Candidates should possess a passion for delivering high-quality, efficient solutions and demonstrate strong leadership abilities, potentially honed through experience in management consulting. The role demands a sharp analytical mindset capable of challenging conventional wisdom when it conflicts with the principles central to program success. With a minimum of 7 years of experience leading complex projects, particularly in financial services or management consulting, the Program Manager must thrive in a fast-paced environment characterized by tight deadlines and high demands. Building and maintaining strong working relationships across all organizational levels is crucial for success in this role.

Responsibilities

• Provide program leadership and strategic planning for the DataOps Engineering portfolio.
• Structure workstreams and deliver steering committee updates.
• Manage program activities within an agile development framework.
• Craft a path from requirements to deployment, ensuring minimal disruption to clients and internal consumers.
• Break down complex decisions into actionable steps and facilitate consensus among stakeholders.
• Leverage knowledge of data management, technology development, operational improvement, and financial asset management.
• Communicate effectively with all levels of the organization, both in writing and verbally.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience leading complex projects or relevant experience in financial services, management consulting, or similar fields.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with a facilitatory style, possibly gained from management consulting.
• Demonstrated success in structuring and driving transformative programs at scale.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills to question standard wisdom and drive program success.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Experience in software development or architecture is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in management consulting.
• Knowledge of financial asset management.

Benefits

• Opportunity to be part of a great culture and an awesome team.
• Challenging work environment with opportunities for fun and growth.