Senior Strategic Program Manager

At Jack Henry, we're more than a technology company, we're a force for good in financial services. We're redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates. If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we'd love to meet you.

Ready to lead transformative programs and bring teams together to deliver outcomes that matter? Join Jack Henry's Corporate Program Management Office as a Senior Strategic Program Manager on our Strategic Services Team and help shape enterprise initiatives that drive innovation, operational excellence, and real business impact. You'll work on high-visibility programs, partner with senior leaders, and influence the processes that power our success-especially across the Payments portfolio.

In this role, you'll own complex, multi-threaded programs from strategy through delivery-blending agile and traditional methods to achieve measurable results. You'll build trust, energize cross-functional teams, and create the frameworks that enable continuous improvement. If you're passionate about leading change, empowering people, and turning vision into outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

This position is a hybrid role requiring at least 2 days per week in any of the following office locations: Springfield, MO/ Monett, MO / Lenexa, KS / Louisville, KY and or Allen, TX.

The target salary range for this position is $ 88,650 - $120,000 based on experience and location.

What you'll be responsible for:

Plans and manages complex programs comprised of multiple related projects focused on delivering strategic products, services, or corporate process improvements.
Oversees all aspects of program lifecycle from initiation through delivery, ensuring successful execution and alignment with organizational goals.
Develops and implements robust program frameworks, emphasizing strategic communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels.
Ensures all inter-project interdependencies are identified, documented, tracked, and completed.
Ensures all program-level activities, risks, and issues are identified, documented, and managed appropriately.
Facilitates cross-functional and cross-divisional collaboration, resolving escalated concerns and ensuring alignment across business units.
May manage portfolios by identifying, selecting, and prioritizing those that align with business strategy.
Assists less experienced peers. May act as a team lead.
Performs other duties as assigned.

What you'll need to have:

Must have a minimum of 6 years of experience in leading large enterprise scale programs or projects.
Must be able to analyze complex initiatives or scenarios and break them down to executable projects.
Must have the ability to create and deliver program/project presentations to senior leadership.
Must be able to travel up to 15% to attend meetings, training, and/or visits to other Jack Henry office locations.

What would be nice for you to have:

Bachelor's degree in any of the following fields: Project Management, Business Administration Management.
Previous experience managing cloud technology projects.
Experience in software development project management.
Project Management Professional (PMP), Program Management Professional (PgMP)
SAFe AGILIST, SAFe Release Train Engineer or other equivalent Agile Certification

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this positing, we still encourage you to apply. We're eager to meet motivated people who align with Jack Henry's mission and can contribute to our company in a variety of ways.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we pride ourselves through our motto of, "Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun." We recognize the value of our associates and believe much of our company's strength and success depends on their well-being.

We demonstrate our commitment by offering outstanding benefit programs to ensure the physical, mental & financial well-being of our people is always met.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Rising to meet challenges and seeking opportunities is part of who we are as an organization. Our culture has helped us stay strong through challenging times and we credit our dedicated associates for our success. Visit our Corporate Responsibility site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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