Program Manager, Partner Operations

Alkami is a leading cloud-based digital banking solutions provider for financial institutions in the United States that helps clients to transform through retail and business banking, digital account opening and loan origination, payment fraud prevention, and data analytics and engagement solutions.  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). Through our bold investments in technology and people, we empower our clients to grow confidently, adapt quickly, and build thriving digital banking communities through tailored experiences for over 18.1M users. As a remote-first company, this position can sit in Plano, TX or remote in the US. Follow us on Glassdoor and LinkedIn Position Overview: The Program Manager will oversee the strategic and operational aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships within the Corporate Development Operations function. This dual-focused role requires a dynamic leader capable of managing multiple projects while also ensuring these projects align with the broader program goals and the company's strategic objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in program and project management, preferably within a corporate development, M&A, or strategic planning environment, and possess a blend of strategic vision and operational expertise. Key Responsibilities & Duties: Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical projects within the M&A and partnerships portfolio, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Design and implement a program management framework to oversee and coordinate the portfolio of projects, optimizing resources and timelines. Monitor project and program progress, identifying and mitigating risks, and ensuring timely and successful completion of objectives. Facilitate seamless communication among project teams, stakeholders, and external partners, ensuring clarity of goals, progress, and outcomes. Develop and maintain comprehensive project and program documentation. Conduct regular reviews with key stakeholders to assess program and project performance, adapting strategies as necessary to meet business objectives. Implement best practices in project and program management, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence. Drive a culture of continuous improvement by regularly soliciting feedback and implementing changes to enhance project and program performance. Lead, motivate, and promote collaboration and effective teamwork. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Professional certification (e.g., PMP, PgMP) highly preferred. Minimum of 5 years of experience in managing projects requiring the coordination of resources controlled by multiple company verticals. Demonstrated success in managing and prioritizing large-scale, complex programs and projects within a corporate setting. Proven track record of delivering results on time, within budget, and in alignment with strategic goals. Comprehensive understanding of M&A processes, from due diligence to post-merger integration and value realization. Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, capable of engaging with senior management and external partners effectively. Outstanding leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to direct and coordinate cross-functional teams. Proficiency in using project and program management software and tools. Careful attention to detail in all aspects of the job Ability to work independently with little direction. Desired Skills: A strong background in corporate development, M&A, or strategic planning. Previous work experience with the banking and financial services / fintech industry. Strategic mindset, with strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities. Adaptability to navigate a fast-paced and evolving business environment. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Previous use of JIRA, Confluence and Workfront preferred. 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, 401k 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. [113,040-169,560] 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. #LI-REMOTE