Program Manager

Role Description We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to support a large-scale financial institution merger within a highly regulated environment. This role is focused on hands-on program execution, ownership of complex workstreams, and delivering results across technology, operations, compliance, and business functions. This is not a general project management or coordination role. Candidates must have direct, verifiable experience managing mergers within banks, credit unions, or regulated financial services organizations. Profiles limited to task tracking or meeting facilitation will not be considered. Qualifications Highly execution-oriented and comfortable working in the weeds Experienced managing complexity, regulatory constraints, and high-level stakeholders simultaneously Accountable for full program ownership, not support or coordination only Confident engaging with executive leadership in high-visibility environments Experience supporting financial institution mergers or acquisitions is required and non-negotiable Key Responsibilities Own and manage merger program workstreams, timelines, dependencies, and risks across multiple functional areas Build and maintain integrated master plans, dependency maps, and RAID logs Coordinate activities related to Day 1 readiness, integration planning, and post-merger stabilization Partner closely with technology, operations, compliance, risk, legal, and business leaders Track and report program status through clear, concise executive-level updates Identify risks early, drive mitigation plans, and escalate issues appropriately Support governance routines including steering committees, working groups, and executive forums Ensure all merger activities align with applicable regulatory and compliance requirements Required Experience (Must Have) Direct experience supporting mergers or acquisitions within a financial institution (bank, credit union, or regulated fintech) Proven program-level ownership (not just project coordination or support) Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams (technology, operations, compliance, data, business impacts) Familiarity with regulated environments (e.g., NCUA, FDIC, OCC, or state regulators) Strong experience creating and managing: Integrated program plans RAID logs Dependency tracking Executive reporting materials Demonstrated ability to work effectively with senior leaders and cross-functional teams Experience with the Fiserv DNA core banking platform Nice-to-Have Experience Credit union–specific merger experience Exposure to core banking integrations, data migrations, or digital channel integration Experience stepping into an in-flight or distressed merger program PMP or equivalent certification (not required) Tools & Ways of Working Experience with standard PM tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Jira, Excel, ServiceNow, or similar Comfortable working in matrixed organizations with multiple vendors and partners Strong documentation, communication, and executive presentation skills What This Role Is Not Not a purely strategic or advisory role Not a PMO coordinator or note-taker role Not a fit for candidates without prior financial institution merger experience Job Type & Location This is a Contract position based out of Tukwila, WA. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $90.00/hr. Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type This is a fully remote position. Application Deadline This position is anticipated to close on May 8, 2026.