Lead Program Manager

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Chicago, IL
Hybrid
78K-132K Annually
Mid level
Cloud • Fintech • Machine Learning • Analytics • Financial Services
We power a network that helps people achieve a brighter financial future.
The Role
The Lead Program Manager will oversee multiple interconnected projects, ensuring they align with company objectives. Key responsibilities include managing project scopes, facilitating stakeholder decisions, identifying risks, and leveraging project management standards. The role involves collaboration with product leads to develop business cases and reporting metrics to stakeholders.
Summary Generated by Built In

Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description:
What You'll Do
Responsible for managing multiple interconnected projects within the program. Assist and or oversee product initiatives from inception to implementation while ensuring necessary functionality and flexibility aligned with the company's long-term objectives. Orchestrates workflows across teams and complex portfolios in a matrixed operating model. Partners with product and platform leads to develop the business case, scope the work, and ensure alignment on vision and strategy. Assist with department quarterly planning, reporting and communication and other activities as requested.
How You'll Do It

  • Manage multiple interconnected projects within the program, ensuring projects are on tack
  • Facilitate and drive decisions from key stakeholders around financials, scope, risks and dependencies.
  • Partner with product leads and teams to develop the business case and ensure alignment on vision and strategy.
  • Provides leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering open communication and collaboration, and assists in resolving conflicts.
  • Identify potential risks within the program and develop a plan to mitigate and/or address issues.
  • Compile and create metrics, dashboards and reports for stakeholders and management by partnering with PO, SMs and Leads and leveraging available project management tools and resources.
  • Utilize project management standards and best practices to lead workstreams within assigned programs as needed.
  • Coordinate and plan quarterly planning events, ensure all supporting documents are updated, and timely communication sent.


Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management
  • 4+ years of Program or Project Management, or related experience.
  • In Lieu of a degree, 6+ years of Program or Project Management, or related experience.


Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline:
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-14-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation:
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits:
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) Plan
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
  • Recognition Program
  • Education Assistance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Family Support Programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan


Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com .
What are you waiting for? Apply today!
All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email [email protected] . Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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