What are the responsibilities and job description for the Principal Program Manager position at Discover Financial Services?
Discover. A brighter future.
With us, you'll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors : We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it - we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.
Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.
Job Description : What You'll Do
Responsible for planning and overseeing product initiatives from inception to implementation while ensuring necessary functionality and flexibility aligned with the company's long term objectives.
Orchestrates workflows across teams and complex portfolios in a matrixed operating model.
Partners with product and platform leads to develop the business case, scope the work, and ensure alignment on vision and strategy.
Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.
Before applying for this role, please read the following information about this opportunity found below.
How You'll Do It
Organizes and enables collaboration and partnership across cross-functional teams, with internal and external partners, executes on architecture & product driven initiatives.
Drives or assists in communications on strategic initiatives to help drive consensus, achieve clarity and solve business problems. Provide oversight & process guidance for activities.
Facilitate and drive decisions from key stakeholders around financials, scope, risks and dependencies.
Partner with product leads and platform leads to develop the business case and ensure alignment on vision and strategy
Provides leadership and guidance's to teams / business units where there is no clear organizational ownership yet defined or where products / technology is not yet institutionalized or adopted.
Drives or assists research and / or brainstorming sessions; helps promote a culture of innovation within the department. Translates ideas and concepts into an executable projects.
Mentors and assists more junior team members
Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics
Bachelors' Degree in Business Administration and Management
6 years' experience with Project Management, or related experience
In lieu of a degree, 8 years' experience with Project Management, or related experience
Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws :
Primarily remain in a stationary position.
No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.
Ability to communicate verbally.; Ability to communicate in written form.
Bonus Points If You Have
1 year of Debit Payments mastery (ISO8583, Settlements, Disputes, Fraud, Pricing, Fee Billing, Reporting)
2 years' Program Management delivering multiple programs from idea through client adoption
2 years' Risk Management ownership experience
1 year Program Management audit defense
Advanced understanding of Lean flow accelerators (LSS Green belt, Black Belt, etc)
PMP certification with 2 years' real-world experience
CBAP certification with 2 years' real-world experience
SAFe POPM certification with 1 year real-world experience
Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Application Deadline :
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jan-07-2025. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.
Compensation :
The base pay for this position generally ranges between $91,000.00 to $153,400.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.
Benefits :
We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include :
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Time Off
401(k) Plan
Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
STD, Life, LTD and AD&D
Recognition Program
Education Assistance
Commuter Benefits
Family Support Programs
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.
Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)
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