Strategic Program Manager, PMO
Alkami is the digital sales and service platform provider for U.S. banks and credit unions. Our unified Platform integrates onboarding, digital banking, and data and marketing—each solution can stand alone, but together they deliver more—to help institutions onboard, engage, and grow relationships. As the future shifts toward Anticipatory Banking, we help data-informed bankers meet the moment with technology that drives action.
Founded in 2009, we continue to be recognized for our intentional culture and tremendous growth (Best Place to Work in Fintech; Best & Brightest to Work For Nationally; and Comparably’s Best Company Culture, Best Career Growth, Best Engineering Team, and Best Places to Work in Dallas, among others). We’re building a culture where each Alkamist can perform to their highest potential, and we’re always on the lookout for the best and brightest minds. If you’re ready to experience the power of alchemy - transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary - come join one of the fastest growing SaaS companies in the U.S.
As a remote-first company, most of our positions can be remote in the US, except for key roles, which will be indicated in the Job Title.
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Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Lead complex PMO transformation initiatives by planning and executing cross-functional programs that improve operational scalability, governance maturity, and delivery effectiveness across CXG Services
Establish and enhance PMO governance frameworks by evaluating operational needs, defining standards, and implementing scalable processes that improve organizational consistency
Drive implementation methodology evolution by assessing delivery challenges, recommending enhancements, and coordinating adoption of process improvements across client-facing teams
Lead organizational change management efforts by developing rollout strategies, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring successful adoption of new tools, methodologies, and operational practices
Evaluate operational performance and governance effectiveness by analyzing trends, identifying gaps, and recommending strategic improvements that support business objectives
Facilitate resolution of complex operational challenges by assessing dependencies, risks, and competing priorities and coordinating cross-functional mitigation strategies
Influence operational planning activities by partnering with leadership to align transformation initiatives, governance priorities, and scalability objectives across the division
Develop executive-level reporting and operational visibility tools by defining metrics, dashboards, and performance indicators that support decision-making and organizational oversight
Lead process modernization efforts by identifying opportunities for automation, AI-enabled productivity improvements, and workflow optimization that enhance efficiency and user experience
Coordinate enterprise-impacting operational initiatives by managing timelines, stakeholder expectations, resource alignment, and delivery outcomes across multiple functions
Advise stakeholders on governance standards, implementation practices, and operational improvement opportunities by leveraging expertise in PMO operations and organizational effectiveness
Guide development of operational documentation, standards, and training materials by ensuring alignment with governance requirements and business objectives
Build relationships with key partners across Implementation, Product, Engineering, Operations, Customer Success, and PMO teams by influencing outcomes and aligning priorities on complex initiatives
Mentor team members and project contributors by providing guidance on governance practices, program execution, stakeholder management, and operational improvement approaches
Contribute to long-term organizational scalability by identifying systemic operational challenges and leading initiatives that improve consistency, adoption, and delivery maturity
Recommended Experience & Education
Minimum Years of Experience
6–10 years of experience leading complex PMO programs, operational transformation initiatives, implementation governance efforts, organizational change management activities, or process modernization programs within SaaS, fintech, banking technology, or related operational environments.
Education Level
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Information Systems, Operations Management, Communications, or a related field.
Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications
Required
Advanced experience leading complex PMO governance initiatives and operational transformation programs
Strong knowledge of implementation methodologies, governance frameworks, and organizational change management practices
Ability to evaluate complex operational challenges and develop scalable solutions with broad organizational impact
Experience influencing stakeholders across multiple business functions and levels of the organization
Strong executive communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
Experience developing operational reporting frameworks, performance metrics, and governance visibility tools
Ability to lead process modernization, workflow optimization, and automation initiatives independently
Experience working with project management and collaboration platforms such as Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, or similar tools
Preferred
Experience supporting fintech, SaaS, or digital banking operational organizations
Experience implementing AI-enabled productivity tools, workflow automation solutions, or operational modernization initiatives
Knowledge of portfolio governance, operational excellence, or enterprise process improvement methodologies
Relevant certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, Prosci, Lean, or Six Sigma
Experience facilitating enterprise-scale change management or transformation initiatives
Experience mentoring project managers, PMO professionals, or cross-functional program teams
Cool Things to Know
Not Just Any Company: Alkami has an awesome diverse and inclusive environment. We have a FUN culture and offer great benefits, including remote-first environment, unlimited paid time off, 401(k) with employer match, and more.
Work Authorization: We cannot offer employment sponsorship at this time. Candidates must be eligible to work in the US for full-time employment.
Recruiters: We are not looking for outside recruiting firms to help us in this search. Thank you for understanding.
Pay Transparency: As of January 1, 2023, new states and locales have enacted pay equity laws that require more pay transparency by employers in the following states: California, Colorado (effective January 1, 2021), Connecticut, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Rhode Island and Washington.
The Important Stuff
Alkami Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Alkami is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Alkami are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Alkami will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Alkami encourages applicants of all ages.
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