FinTech, Financial Services, Enterprise Software

Program Manager

Portsmouth, NHOnsiteFull TimePosted 1 month agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

program delivery
project management
cross-functional programs
customer deployments
migrations
revenue-growth initiatives
scope
deliverables
timelines
governance frameworks

Nice to have

SaaS
cloud-based products

Role summary

We are seeking a motivated and independent Program Manager to lead the delivery of complex cross-functional programs and projects within a fast-paced product environment. This role involves end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery, including customer deployments, migrations, and revenue-growth initiatives. You will define program scope, metrics, and timelines, manage risks and issues proactively, and drive operational excellence through process improvements. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of project and program management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, hybrid), strong organizational and communication skills, and experience with tools like JIRA and Confluence. A background in SaaS or cloud-based products is advantageous. This role requires 3-5 years of hands-on program or project management experience.

Why Choose Bottomline?

Are you ready to transform the way businesses pay and get paid? Bottomline is a global leader in business payments and cash management, with over 35 years of experience and moving more than $16 trillion in payments annually. We're looking for passionate individuals to join our team and help drive impactful results for our customers. If you're dedicated to delighting customers and promoting growth and innovation - we want you on our team!

The Role:

We are looking for a Program Manager to innovate, win and grow with us! We are looking for a motivated, independent Program Manager who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced product environment. This role leads the delivery of complex programs and projects across Product, Technology and other Bottomline functions, as well as initiatives involving Customers and Partners.

How you'll contribute:

Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of complex cross-functional programs and projects, including but not limited to customer deployments, migrations, product end-of-life initiatives, and revenue-growth initiatives.

Define program/project scope, success metrics, deliverables, timelines, and governance frameworks.

Maintain strong delivery momentum through proactive risk, issue, and dependency management, ensuring clear and actionable mitigation plans.

Drive operational excellence by continuously improving processes, tools, and reporting practices.

Implement effective governance structures (e.g., steering committees, working groups, roadmap reviews, checkpoints) that maintain alignment and accountability.

Establish clear cross-functional communication models and operating rhythms, ensuring clarity of responsibilities, decisions, and expected outcomes.

Monitor and report on program and project performance, creating clear insights and materials that support decision-making, transparency, and timely escalation.

Lead and facilitate project and program retrospectives to identify lessons learned and embed continuous improvement.

Support Product teams with key program and project administration when required.

Organize and facilitate stakeholder and product initiative meetings.

Lead change-management activities to drive successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and product capabilities.

How you'll make an impact:

Strong ability to lead and collaborate across cross‑functional teams, driving delivery and ensuring accountability.

Ability to build strong relationships, negotiate priorities, and influence decisions across teams and leadership levels.

Experience managing multiple concurrent programs/projects in a fast‑paced environment, adjusting priorities in line with business needs.

Solid understanding of project and program management methodologies (e.g., Waterfall, Agile, hybrid models).

Strong organizational and planning skills, with attention to detail and the ability to create clear documentation, reports, and communication materials.

Good understanding of the product development lifecycle, including agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban).

Ability to interpret data, draw insights, and communicate findings to diverse audiences.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills tailored to technical and non‑technical audiences.

Proven experience communicating and presenting confidently to senior leadership and executive stakeholders.

Proficiency with industry‑standard tools and systems (e.g., JIRA, Confluence, MS Office/365).

If you have the attributes, skills, and experience listed below, we want to hear from you: 

Proven success operating across all levels and functions within an organization

Demonstrated success delivering outcomes in a matrixed, fast‑paced environment

Background in SaaS or cloud‑based products would be advantageous.

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

3 to 5 years or more of hands‑on program or project management experience

We welcome talent at all career stages and are dedicated to understanding and supporting additional needs. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive and open environment for everyone.

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