Sr. Program Manager

22 hours ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States The Judge Group Full time $200,000 - $250,000 per year

12-24 Month contract

Hybrid - Chicago 3x/week

100-150/hour

Role Overview

This individual will play a key role in supporting the organization's migration from a legacy system to a modern platform — with a strong focus on data strategy, governance, and execution.

They should bring deep experience managing large-scale data migration initiatives within financial services or similarly complex and regulated environments. This person will partner closely with the heads of Data Governance, Data Management, and other senior leaders to ensure the successful delivery of the initiative.

This is
not
an administrative project management role — we're looking for a
strategic leader
who can drive execution, challenge assumptions, and deliver results. Their experience leading major data transformations will enable them to identify unrealistic timelines, accurately assess effort levels, and ensure project success.

Ideal candidates will have:

  • Expertise in large-scale financial systems and enterprise data migrations.
  • Experience managing multiple testing environments, data collection, cataloging, and data governance practices.
  • A proactive, assertive, and results-oriented approach.
  • Strong communication and influencing skills, with the ability to drive change across all levels of the organization.

About the Role

We are seeking a
Senior Program Manager
with extensive experience leading large, regulated projects—ideally within trading, clearing, financial services, or related industries. This role will lead complex, data-driven initiatives with a strong emphasis on governance, quality, and strategic delivery.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of large-scale data initiatives in regulated environments.
  • Oversee the full project lifecycle from initiation through delivery, ensuring alignment with business goals and compliance requirements.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams, including data governance, engineering, compliance, and operations.
  • Develop and manage project plans, budgets, timelines, and resources.
  • Embed strong data governance practices throughout execution, ensuring data quality, lineage, privacy, and security.
  • Identify risks, resolve issues proactively, and maintain transparent communication with stakeholders.
  • Provide executive-level updates and reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • 12+ years of project or program management experience in regulated environments.
  • Proven success leading large-scale data initiatives with embedded data governance frameworks.
  • Background in financial services, trading, or similar industries.
  • Strong understanding of compliance, data governance, and risk management principles.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

  • PMP Certification strongly preferred.
  • Experience with enterprise data platforms, governance tools, and analytics frameworks.
  • Familiarity with SEC, FINRA, or other financial regulatory bodies.

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