Join Mizuho as a Program Manager!
In this role you will be responsible for leading complex business and technology transformation initiatives in accordance with Transformation & Delivery Office (TDO) governance standards and delivery methodologies. The role drives execution across the full project lifecycle, ensuring effective governance, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and successful delivery of strategic business and technology outcomes.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead the successful delivery of complex business and technology transformation initiatives through all phases of the project lifecycle
Drive execution of strategic initiatives, including target-state process design, technology implementation, testing, operational readiness, and business adoption
Coordinate and manage integrated program plans, milestones, critical-path activities, dependencies, and resource commitments across participating workstreams
Ensure delivery outcomes align with business objectives, regulatory expectations, governance standards, and control requirements
Drive program governance, including status reporting, RAID management, dependency tracking, issue escalation, executive communications, and decision support
Facilitate working groups, steering committees, and governance forums to drive timely decision-making, issue resolution, and delivery execution
Produce and maintain key program artifacts, including project plans, status reports, executive presentations, decision logs, and governance documentation
Build strong partnerships across business, operations, finance, risk, compliance, and technology stakeholders to achieve program objectives and proactively address delivery risks and obstacles
Provide senior management and governance committees with transparent assessments of program health, readiness, risks, dependencies, and key decisions
REQUIREMENTS:
Proven track record delivering large-scale cross-functional business and technology transformation initiatives within complex financial institutions
Strong experience in program planning, governance, budgeting, resource management, financial tracking, and execution
Experience preparing and presenting status updates, recommendations, and decision materials to senior management and governance committees
Solid understanding of finance, risk, operations, data, and technology processes, including regulatory change management considerations
Product knowledge of Loans, Derivatives, Securities, and Repurchase Agreements preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders at all levels, and drive accountability within a matrixed organization
Exceptional stakeholder management, written, verbal, and presentation skills
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, governance frameworks, and delivery tools, including JIRA and Microsoft Office applications
Ability to quickly understand business objectives, work effectively across diverse stakeholder groups, and apply TDO governance standards and delivery methodologies
The expected base salary ranges from $111k-$160k. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, and, where applicable, certifications and licenses obtained. Market and organizational factors are also considered. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.
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Other requirements
Mizuho has in place a hybrid working program, with varying opportunities for remote work depending on the nature of the role, needs of your department, as well as local laws and regulatory obligations. Roles in some of our departments have greater in-office requirements that will be communicated to you as part of the recruitment process .
Company Overview
Mizuho Financial Group, Inc. is the 15th largest bank in the world as measured by…