Program Director (26341) Minneapolis, MN | Contract

Job Description

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company is seeking a Program Director with our client in Minneapolis, MN.

Our client is looking for a Program Director with 15+years’ experience – candidate must have experience leading a visible, complex large project that is executive facing. Looking for an Operational Excellence Program Leader with Risk, Compliance, and legal expertise within the Financial Services industry. Requirements for candidate in this role:

• Work closely with project sponsor, cross-functional teams, and assigned project managers to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new initiatives

• Manage program and project teams for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives

• Identify key requirements for cross-functional teams and external vendors

• Develop and manage budget for projects and be accountable for delivering against established business goals/objectives

• Work with other program managers to identify risks and opportunities across multiple projects within the department

• Analyze, evaluate, and overcome program risks, and produce program reports for managers and stakeholders

Required skills and qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in an upper-management role, preferably in program management

• Exceptional skills in leadership, time management, facilitation, and organization

• Experience in managing stakeholders

• Outstanding knowledge of change management principles.

• Third-party candidates will not be considered.

• Candidates must have permanent authorization to work in the US without sponsorship.

Fulcrum Consulting, an LRS company, is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for employment will receive consideration without unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, gender identity, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or protected veteran status.