Program Manager

Management Level

Equiniti is a leading international provider of shareholder, pension, remediation, and credit technology. With over 6000 employees, it supports 37 million people in 120 countries.

EQ US is a leading provider of ownership data management, analytics and advisory services to public and private companies as well as corporate issuers and mutual funds. EQ offers a comprehensive product set, including transfer agency services, cap table management, equity compensation services, proxy solicitation and advisory services, private company solutions and bankruptcy claims administration services. Affiliates include, D.F. King and Co., Inc. and Astrella Private Company Solutions, Inc.  Learn more at: www.equiniti.com/us

EQ’s vision is to be the leading global share registrar, offering complementary services to its client base and our values set the core foundations to our success. We are TRUSTED to deliver on our commitments, COMMERCIAL in building long term value, COLLABORATIVE in our approach and we IMPROVE by continually enhancing our skills and services. There has never been a better time to join EQ.

Role Summary

We need passionate and engaged individuals to join our team! EQ by Equiniti (EQ US) is actively introducing many new and enhanced products in the US market and engaged in continuous improvement throughout the business.  EQ US is seeking a qualified Program Manager to join our team.

The position is part of the EQ US Transformation and Change Team, reporting to the Head of Change Delivery for EQ US Transformational & Change group.  This position will work with individuals and teams across EQ US and Equiniti UK to manage efforts that realize the EQ US business strategic objectives.

The position will have the opportunity to provide oversight of and/or direct management of high risk, complex, high profile change programs/projects or strategic initiatives.  Additionally, this position provides in-direct management for a team of project managers or business analysts.

Core Duties/Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Ideate, socialize and develop implementation strategy - Define vision, objectives, and scope, ensuring alignment with goals/business case for each transaction.
• Create and manage the program plan – Customizing and executing the playbook for each transaction, outlining timelines, resources, and deliverables.
• Identify and manage program risks – Proactive identification, management and mitigation of risks.
• Monitor program progress and performance – development and management of performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with plan and goals; identify and drive/influence resolution of delays/issues.
• Financial / budget management – in partnership with finance team(s), develop and manage financial health of program.
• Communication and stakeholder management - Keep stakeholders informed about program progress, risks, and issues.; Provide regular updates to executive teams and other stakeholders.

Skills, Capabilities and Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following experience, skills and behaviors:

• 10+ years project management, change management (Lean Six Sigma) or similar
• Bachelor’s Degree required
• Strong executive presence
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Program Management Professional (PrgMP) preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification
• IIBA certification

Compensation

• $80 - 95/hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions without regard to race, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, marital status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, status with regard to public assistance, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.