We're Hiring: Program Director – Capital Markets

Location: Sydney, Australia (Hybrid – 2 days onsite, Tuesday & Thursday)
Contract: 6 months, renewal
Engagement: Subcontract & Salary: Open to discussion

We are currently partnering with a leading global technology organization to identify an experienced Program Director for a strategic Asset Finance product delivery program within the Capital Markets domain.

This is a senior leadership opportunity requiring a strong combination of program governance, investment banking knowledge, financial software implementation experience, and technical expertise.

You will work closely with senior client executives, global delivery teams, and technology stakeholders to drive strategic alignment, oversee complex workstreams, and ensure successful program outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and executive oversight, ensuring alignment with business objectives and contractual commitments.
• Lead and govern multiple interdependent workstreams across product delivery, implementation, and support teams.
• Build strong relationships with senior client stakeholders, executives, sponsors, and internal leadership.
• Establish program governance frameworks, delivery strategies, and effective decision-making structures.
• Act as the primary escalation point for critical risks, issues, and cross-functional dependencies.
• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to Project Managers and delivery leads.
• Monitor program milestones, financials, risks, dependencies, and overall performance.
• Ensure transparent executive reporting, delivery accountability, and client satisfaction.
• Drive collaboration across software providers, Business Analysts, Developers, QA, and implementation teams.

Required Experience & Skill

• Substantial experience as a Program Director or senior program leader managing complex, high-value client programs.
• Strong expertise in program governance, risk management, and executive stakeholder engagement.
• Proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and manage cross-functional teams across multiple organizations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage confidently at C-suite level.
• Strong understanding of end-to-end software delivery, implementation, and support lifecycles.
• Solid commercial awareness, including program financials, contractual commitments, and delivery risks.

Nice to Have

• Experience delivering large-scale transformation programs within Financial Technology (FinTech) or Capital Markets.
• Previous experience working with Tier-1 banking clients.
• Knowledge of lending platforms, asset finance, or loan servicing transformations.
• Relevant Project Management certifications.

About the Organization

Our client is a global technology organization passionate about helping businesses navigate and thrive in an increasingly complex digital world.

With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, continuous learning, and employee development, the organization fosters a people-oriented culture where professionals are encouraged to grow, take ownership, achieve meaningful results, and continuously learn.

Interested in This Opportunity?

If your experience aligns with the requirements and you're interested in exploring this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply here OR can apply directly to santi.syafriani@rgh-global.com

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