Technical Program Manager - Data Destruction

At BBH, Partnership is more than a form of ownership—it’s our approach to business and relationships.  We know that supporting your professional and personal goals is the best way to help our clients and advance our business. We take that responsibility seriously. With a 200-year legacy and a shared passion for what’s next, this is the right place to build a fulfilling career.

The Technical Program Manager – Data Destruction executes strategic initiatives for the Data Destruction program within the BBH Systems Data Protection team.  The Program Manager works with stakeholders across the organization to monitor and enforce compliance with data retention and destruction policies and standards, applying technical expertise to identify gaps and opportunities.  

The Program Manager manages operational tasks of the Data Destruction team in support of the program, including enforcement of data destruction controls and policies, firm-wide user support, and periodic management reporting of status and KPIs.

Main areas of responsibilities:

Strategic Planning and Program Management

• Understand program goals and work with stakeholders across the organization to identify opportunities to improve data retention and destruction practices
• Identify and implement technical solutions to improve the execution and tracking of data destruction activities across the organization
• Define KPIs and KRIs for the program; provide program status reporting and analysis to senior leadership
• Ensure that all participants and stakeholders understand the objectives of the program and work together to drive program success

Program/Project Execution & Delivery

• Drive execution of large, complex projects in support of the Data Destruction program, from requirements to production
• Identify and manage project risks, issues and dependencies and overall critical path to ensure project delivery meets strategic program goals
• Adhere to strong project management and project execution standards and best practices throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage operational tasks of the Data Destruction team in support of the program, including enforcement of data destruction controls and policies, firm-wide user support, and periodic management reporting

Leadership & People Management

• Manage a team of business analysts in the execution of projects and tasks to support the program
• Set project priorities, provide overall direction and guidance to assigned project team and coordinate schedules and other related project activities
• Communicate consistently with stakeholders to clarify goals and strategy and report program status; prepare program updates for executive oversight committees

Requirements:

Knowledge & Skills

• 7-12+ years of experience in data protection, governance and risk management
• Technical experience in database design and systemic data destruction principles and tools
• Demonstrated understanding of project management principles, tools and techniques
• Experience with MS Office applications including:  Powerpoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Experience managing individuals and teams
• Experience in change management

Other Requirements

• Demonstrated Influencing and leadership skills, including negotiation and conflict management
• Demonstrated planning, organization, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Customer-focused perspective, team work, negotiation, conflict management and adaptability
• Demonstrated decision-making skills and sound judgment
• Experience prioritizing and executing tasks in a dynamic environment
• Strong, effective interpersonal and negotiation skills and is able to communicate effectively with division executives, clients, and other external stakeholders
• Demonstrated communication and presentation skills; know your audience
• Ability to learn, adapt, and apply new concepts and technologies
• Demonstrated understanding in areas of application programming, database and system design

Salary Range

$140,000-$185,000 base salary + annual target bonus

BBH and its affiliates' compensation program includes base salary, discretionary bonuses, and profit-sharing. The anticipated base salary range(s) shown above are only for the indicated location(s) and may differ in other locations due to cost of living and labor considerations. Base salaries may vary based on factors such as skill, experience and qualification for the role. BBH's total rewards package recognizes your contributions with more than just a paycheck—providing you with benefits that enhance your experience at BBH from long-term savings, healthcare, and income protection to professional development opportunities and time off, our programs support your overall well-being. 

We value diverse experiences. We value diverse experiences and transferrable skillsets. If your career hasn’t followed a traditional path, includes alternative experiences, or doesn’t meet every qualification or skill listed in the job description, please do go ahead and apply.

About BBH:

Brown Brothers Harriman (BBH) is a premier global financial services firm, known for premium service, specialist expertise, technology solutions and partnership approach to client management. Across Investor Services and Capital Partners, we work with an enviable roster of sophisticated clients who make BBH their first call when they are tackling their hardest challenges. Delivering for our clients and each other energizes us.

We believe that how we do our work is just as important as what we do. We are relentless problem solvers who know our best ideas come from collective debate and development—so we are never possessive about our ideas. Every day we come together as a diverse community of smart and caring people to deliver exceptional service and expert advice—creating success that lasts. No matter where you sit in the organization, everyone is empowered to contribute their ideas. BBHers can pick up the phone and call any colleague, and they are happy to help. Expanding your impact beyond your daily role is part of how we operate as trusted partners to one another. 

We believe stability is a competitive advantage, but being stable means having the knowledge, skill, and discipline to evolve, often—pushing the boundaries of innovation.  As a private partnership, every investment we make is in the relationships, technologies, products and development we believe are in the long-term interests of our clients and our people. Our long-tenured leaders are experts in their areas and are actively involved in the day-to day business, taking the time to provide guidance and mentoring to build the next generation of BBHers. Because we know, our success begins with yours.

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