Staff Technical Program Manager

Staff Technical Program Manager 

 As a Staff Technical program manager with an experience in Technical Program management and Data Engineering with Convera you will be responsible to lead our most critical and strategic technical programs. As a key member of our TPM team, you will be instrumental in driving the success of our FX payments initiatives globally. If you are a seasoned technical program manager with a proven track record, we invite you to be part of our ambitious journey. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Program Leadership: 

• Lead and oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of complex global technical programs. 
• Provide strategic direction and technical guidance to ensure alignment with Convera's overall business objectives. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, product management, compliance, and operations, to ensure seamless program execution. 

• Foster a culture of collaboration and innovation within the technical program management team. 

• Risk Management and Resolution: 

• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with technical programs, ensuring timely resolution of challenges. 

• Implement effective risk management strategies to maintain program quality and integrity. 

• Stakeholder Communication: 

• Develop and maintain strong communication channels with internal and external stakeholders. 

• Provide regular updates on program progress, milestones, and potential roadblocks to executive leadership. 

• Resource Optimization: 

• Efficiently allocate and manage resources across global teams to optimize program delivery. 

• Work collaboratively with department leads to ensure the availability of necessary resources. 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field; advanced degree is a plus. 

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in technical program management, with a focus on global financial technology or FX payments being a plus. 

• Proven success in leading and delivering large-scale, complex technical programs on a global scale. 

• In-depth understanding of FX payments technology, including knowledge of payment protocols, APIs, and compliance standards. 

• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams. 

• Solid understanding of software development life cycle and agile methodologies. 

• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent. 

• Experience with international payments regulations and compliance. 

About Convera

Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.

Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including: 

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
• A flexible approach to work

There are plenty of amazing opportunities at Convera for talented, creative problem solvers who never settle for good enough and are looking to transform Business to Business payments. Apply now if you’re ready to unleash your potential.

About Convera

Convera is the largest non-bank B2B cross-border payments company in the world. Formerly Western Union Business Solutions, we leverage decades of industry expertise and technology-led payment solutions to deliver smarter money movements to our customers – helping them capture more value with every transaction. Convera serves more than 30,000 customers ranging from small business owners to enterprise treasurers to educational institutions to financial institutions to law firms to NGOs.

Our teams care deeply about the value we bring to our customers which makes Convera a rewarding place to work. This is an exciting time for our organization as we build our team with growth-minded, results-oriented people who are looking to move fast in an innovative environment.

As a truly global company with employees in over 20 countries, we are passionate about diversity; we seek and celebrate people from different backgrounds, lifestyles, and unique points of view. We want to work with the best people and ensure we foster a culture of inclusion and belonging.

We offer an abundance of competitive perks and benefits including: 

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to earn an annual bonus.
• Great career growth and development opportunities in a global organization
• A flexible approach to work

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