Program Director-Banking/Financial Services

Job DescriptionThis Banking Consulting Program Director position leads transformation and modernization projects in the financial services sector, particularly focusing on Oracle Banking Cloud Services implementation with an emphasis on onsite program management. Responsibilities include client management, consulting engagement and delivery, and project and engagement management. The role is accountable for achieving business goals, ensuring high-quality project delivery, and maintaining customer referenceability.Career Level - M4ResponsibilitiesThis is an onsite position.Virginia/ Washington DC Area location strongly preferred*The Banking Consulting Program Director will lead and manage transformation projects for our strategic clients in Oracle Banking Cloud Services and advocate for key change initiatives, build strategic partnerships, drive competitive advantage, and provide organizational-wide leadership. This role requires advanced skills in managing complexity, performance execution, client management, consulting engagement, and project management.Key Functional Responsibilities:Client Management• Accurately assess client's business performance and strategic goals.• Focus on Oracle solutions that meet current and future client needs.• Address concerns of top-level decision makers.• Preemptively manage and exceed client expectations.• Pursue long-term account goals and secure long-term client referenceability.Consulting Engagement & Delivery• Collaborate with stakeholders to define strategies.• Highlight potential barriers to change in IT strategy.• Develop Oracle Consulting strategic plans for expanding the product and service mix.Project and Engagement Management• Direct the development of complex program delivery plans.• Communicate risk management plans to executive management.• Incorporate risk mitigation strategies in contract formulation.• Manage large and complex deals involving multiple lines of business.• Secure management buy-in at the executive level and develop communication strategies.Qualifications:• Experience: 10+ years relevant experience, including 5+ years in project management within the Financial Services industry.• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multi pillar projects of increasing complexity following solid project management principles.• Cloud/Modernization : Experience managing large scale cloud transformations and modernization programs.• Matrix Management: Comfortable working in a matrix management environment.• Skills: Strong influencing and negotiation skills with internal stakeholders, customers, and vendors. Advanced skills in change agility, collaboration, communication, competitive edge, inspirational leadership, mastering complexity, and performance drive & execution.• Location preference in Vienna, VA or surrounding areaDisclaimerCertain US customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization and occupational health mandates.Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations onlyUS: Hiring Range: from $132,600 to $291,900 per annum. May be eligible for bonus, equity, and compensation deferral.Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business.Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion• Short term disability and long term disability• Life insurance and AD&D• Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)• Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts• Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match• Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.• 11 paid holidays• Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.• Paid parental leave• Adoption assistance• Employee Stock Purchase Plan• Financial planning and group legal• Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insuranceThe role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.About UsAs a world leader in cloud solutions, Oracle uses tomorrow's technology to tackle today's problems. True innovation starts with diverse perspectives and various abilities and backgrounds.When everyone's voice is heard, we're inspired to go beyond what's been done before. It's why we're committed to expanding our inclusive workforce that promotes diverse insights and perspectives.We've partnered with industry-leaders in almost every sector-and continue to thrive after 40+ years of change by operating with integrity.Oracle careers open the door to global opportunities where work-life balance flourishes. We offer a highly competitive suite of employee benefits designed on the principles of parity and consistency. We put our people first with flexible medical, life insurance and retirement options. We also encourage employees to give back to their communities through our volunteer programs.We're committed to including people with disabilities at all stages of the employment process. If you require accessibility assistance or accommodation for a disability at any point, let us know by calling [Phone number shown when applying], option one.Disclaimer:Oracle is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability and protected veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Oracle will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records pursuant to applicable law.• ** Which includes being a United States Affirmative Action Employer**