Program manager data

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

We are seeking a seasoned program manager to support the Head of Data & Analytics for the Wealth Management business unit. This role will lead cross-functional coordination and dependency mapping across Digital Client and Partner Experience (DCPX) capabilities, the Global Family Office organization, and key business practice areas. The program manager will work closely with data governance, data product management, and analytics teams to ensure strategic alignment, execution transparency, and delivery excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead program-level planning and execution across multiple Wealth Management data-focused initiatives.
• Build lasting relationships with key Wealth Management executive stakeholders. Influence enterprise decision makers and manage enterprise stakeholders in order to drive decisions and group outcomes
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive dependency map across Digital Client & Partner Experience (DCPX) , Global Family Office, and business practice areas (i.e. Banking, Sales, Investments, Trust & Advisory, etc).
• Track and report on progress, risks, and interdependencies across data governance, data product, and analytics teams.
• Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align deliverables with strategic objectives and outcomes.
• Facilitate regular check-ins, steering committees, and working sessions to drive accountability and momentum.
• Support Data & Analytics leadership in preparing executive-level updates and strategic planning materials.
• Champion best practices in program governance, change management, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, or related field (Master's preferred).
• 12+ years of experience in program or project management, preferably in data-intensive or financial services environments.
• Strong understanding of data governance, data product lifecycle, and analytics operating models.
• Proven ability to manage complex cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Azure Dev Ops, AhHa, Jira, MS Project).
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification is a plus.

Preferred Attributes

• Experience working in Wealth Management or with Global Family Office structures.
• Familiarity with product management and capability driven operating model.
• Ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights for senior leadership.

Salary Range:

$114,700 - 194,900 USD

Salary range is a good faith estimate of base pay. Northern Trust provides a comprehensive benefits package including retirement benefits (401k and pension), health and welfare benefits (medical, dental, vision, spending accounts and disability), paid time off, parental and caregiver leave, life & accident insurance, and other voluntary and well-being benefits. Northern Trust also provides a discretionary bonus program that may include an equity component.

Working with Us:

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at [email protected] .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.