Job Title: ED, Program Manager, Senior Program Lead

Job Code: 9063

Country: SG

City: Singapore

Skill Category: IT\Technology

Description:

Job Title: Program Manager, Senior Program Lead

Corporate Title: Executive Director

Department: Chief Transformation Office

Location: Singapore

SFID: 9063

Company overview

Nomura is a global financial services group with an integrated network spanning over 30 countries and regions. By connecting markets East & West, Nomura services the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through its three business divisions: Retail, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking), and Investment Management. Founded in 1925, the firm is built on a tradition of disciplined entrepreneurship, serving clients with creative solutions and considered thought leadership. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com.

Department overview:

The CTO function oversees group-wide transformation on strategically important, mission critical projects for the firm. We’re aligned to our key businesses across the group and operate to global standards and governance across our programs. Our purpose is to support Nomura’s business strategy and deliver consistent group-wide transformation based on common operating principles.

Role description:

Reporting to the Senior Project Manager and Regional Change Head, the Senior Program Lead is expected to drive transformative initiatives across our regional operations.

This position requires a visionary leader with strong analytical skills, exceptional interpersonal abilities, and a proven track record of managing complex programs. This role will be pivotal in shaping our operating model, facilitating business expansion, and ensuring compliance with regulatory changes.

Other duties include:

Lead and manage cross-functional teams to design and implement transformation strategies that align with Nomura’s objectives and enhance operational efficiency.
Collaborate with senior leadership to align project objectives with organizational goals and strategic priorities.
Identify and assess opportunities for business growth across regions, working with various stakeholders to create actionable plans that drive revenue and market presence.
Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple wealth management initiatives, ensuring they meet quality standards and are completed on time and within budget.
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success of transformation efforts, reporting regularly on progress and outcomes.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of program managers and support staff, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
Establish and maintain project governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
Develop and present comprehensive project reports, dashboards, and metrics to stakeholders, ensuring transparency and effective decision-making.
Manage project budgets, resources, and timelines, ensuring optimal utilization and adherence to project constraints.
Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and driving operational excellence.

Requirements:

Minimum Degree from an accredited University.
Minimum 15 years’ experience in program management and transformation within the financial services sector, and a minimum of two years’ management experience.
Experience in leading and managing large complex programs and teams ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
Experience with project management methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, PMI, Prince 2), tools and best practices.
Demonstrated ability to manage project metrics, team availability, project changes, project activities, project information, and stakeholder relationships.
Experience in managing administrative systems, liaising with managers, performing project management, relationship management, driving change, transformation office, and managing conflict.
Comprehensive understanding of risk management, governance, and compliance practices in the financial services industry.
Strong attention to detail and ability to work with complex financial data.
Effective communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey complex concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work well under tight deadlines and handle multiple responsibilities.

Diversity Statement

Nomura is committed to an employment policy of equal opportunities, and is fundamentally opposed to any less favourable treatment accorded to existing or potential members of staff on the grounds of race, creed, colour, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, gender or sexual orientation.

DISCLAIMER: This Job Description is for reference only, and whilst this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, it is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. The management reserves the right to revise the job and may, at his or her discretion, assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer