Urgent position of Program Manager (Only LOCAL)

Hi,

Urgent position of Program Manager (Only LOCAL)

Location: San Ramon, CA (On-site) (F2F Interview)

Duration: Long-term contract

Domain: Investment Banking, Portfolio Management and Trade cycle. 

Interview Process – FYI

First level discussion with Indium
1st round – client interview – Team’s video call
2nd round – in-person interview at client location (San Ramon, CA)

Domain

Financial Services/Asset Management background with experience working with Trading and/or Investment Management applications

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Computer Science, or related field.
Above 12+ years of experience as a Program Manager, Project Manager, or Scrum Master in a technology-driven environment.
Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
Hands-on or working knowledge of: Python, React, Databases (SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or equivalent)
Proficiency with Program Management tools: Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Confluence, Miro, Power BI, etc.
Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
Financial Services/Asset Management background with experience working with Trading and/or Investment Management applications
Experience working with globally dispersed technology and business stakeholders
Experience driving estimation processes with development organizations
Project budget management experience
MS Project experience required

Program & Project Leadership

Lead end-to-end program execution, including scope definition, planning, delivery, risk management, and stakeholder communication.
Work closely with engineering, product, design, and operations teams to deliver large-scale, high-impact programs.
Establish project milestones, KPIs, success metrics, and manage execution against timelines.
Develop and maintain program roadmaps, dashboards, and reports using standard Program Management tools.

Agile & Scrum Execution

Serve as Scrum Master for development teams, facilitating daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives.
Drive Agile best practices and continuous improvement initiatives across teams.
Remove blockers and foster an environment of collaboration and high performance.

Technical Collaboration

Partner with engineering teams to understand system architectures, technical constraints, and development workflows.
Leverage knowledge in Python, React, and databases (SQL/NoSQL) to engage in technical discussions, understand dependencies, and assess effort and risk.
Translate technical information into clear business impact statements for leadership.

Stakeholder & Communication Management

Act as the primary point of contact for program status, updates, and reporting across cross-functional teams.
Present program updates to leadership and drive alignment on priorities and resourcing.
Manage expectations and ensure clarity across all levels of stakeholders.

Operational Excellence

Implement and optimize processes, frameworks, and workflows for improved program delivery.
Leverage tools like Jira, Azure DevOps, GitHub, Confluence, MS Project, Power BI, or similar.
Drive post‑mortem reviews, capturing lessons learned and ensuring action items are executed.

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