Senior Program Manager - Private Markets Technology

About the role

Neuberger's Private Markets business is seeking a Senior Program Manager to lead technology transformation across the platform, covering the investment and deal lifecycle, the client lifecycle and the operating environments that keep the business running. The role reports to Private Markets Technology leadership, works closely with the Office of the COO, and sits at the intersection of technology, operations and the investment business.

Key responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of large, cross-functional technology programs spanning data platform, operating-model and application initiatives.
• Manage program scope, schedule, budget, dependencies and risk across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Establish governance structures (steering committees, working groups) and run cadence for status, decisions and escalation.
• Forecast resourcing needs and manage staffing across employees and contractors.
• Define and enforce program management standards, tooling and reporting.
• Manage change control, benefits realization and post-implementation reviews.
• Communicate status, risks and trade-offs to Executive Steering Committee audiences.
• Manage project managers in their day-to-day work.
• Build and manage program budgets (capex/opex), track spend against plan, and manage vendor SOWs and commercials.

Required profile

• Demonstrated delivery of complex, multi-year platform or transformation programs at enterprise scale in Private Markets or Asset Management.
• 15+ years leading large-scale technology and business transformation programs in asset management or financial services.
• Proven ability to lead through influence in a matrixed organization.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, technology or a related field.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Required skills

• Program/project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid) and tooling (Jira, MS Project or equivalent).
• Fluency with AI tools and experience overseeing AI-enabled initiatives alongside traditional workstreams.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and financial industry workflows.
• Strong financial acumen and vendor/commercial management experience.
• Preferred: PMP, PRINCE2 or Agile (SAFe, Scrum Master) certification, and private markets experience.

What we offer

• Salary range of $200,000-$240,000, with eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
• Benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, life insurance and other benefits.
• Hybrid arrangement with a minimum of two days per week in the New York City office.