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Leads the delivery of strategic programmes and projects across FTSE Russell, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and governance to maximize business value. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders and act as an integrator across functions, connecting teams and initiatives to drive organizational change and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Investment Governance
- Lead the development of investment cases for growth, innovation, and operational resilience initiatives, forming a critical part of the annual FTSE Russell Investment Planning Process.
- Contribute to the creation of the global product roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment and cross‑functional input.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of the global indexing landscape to inform prioritization, competitive positioning, and forward strategy.
Growth Opportunity Evaluation & Execution
- Partner with Product Owners, Regional Heads, and Global Product Leaders to scope, validate, and implement new commercial opportunities that accelerate the growth agenda.
- Translate strategic ideas into actionable delivery plans with clear metrics, milestones, and economic impact assessments.
Operational Execution & Delivery Oversight
- Embed within Scrum teams to support delivery (stand‑ups, demos, retrospectives, backlog refinement), ensuring teams have clarity on Sprint goals and remain aligned to broader roadmap objectives.
- Manage cross‑team dependencies, risks, and delivery constraints; shape rollout and deployment strategies across Product, Engineering, and Operations.
- Identify process gaps and operational inefficiencies, driving root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Governance, Reporting & Performance Management
- Build and maintain a streamlined reporting framework to support multiple governance forums (Scrum rituals, Steering Committees, Investment Committees, Board reporting).
- Leverage automation and data visualization to enhance transparency of progress, risk, and impact.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in programme management within Trading, Banking, Asset Management, or Financial Index products.
- Hands-on experience in driving large enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated strength in financial planning, resource allocation, cost governance, and risk management.
- Excellent senior stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence decision‑making across matrixed organizations.
- Superior organizational skills with strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Proficiency working with financial data, Jira, Excel, and expert-level PowerPoint skills.
- Delivery-focused self-starter able to handle multiple initiatives across diverse workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience of driving complex initiatives with geographically dispersed cross-functional teams, in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
Career Stage:
Director
Compensation/Benefits Information:
LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $162,600 - $271,000. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
Job Overview
Leads the delivery of strategic programmes and projects across FTSE Russell, ensuring effective prioritization, resource allocation, and governance to maximize business value. You will partner closely with Product, Engineering, and Operations leaders and act as an integrator across functions, connecting teams and initiatives to drive organizational change and strategic outcomes.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Planning & Investment Governance
- Lead the development of investment cases for growth, innovation, and operational resilience initiatives, forming a critical part of the annual FTSE Russell Investment Planning Process.
- Contribute to the creation of the global product roadmap, ensuring strategic alignment and cross‑functional input.
- Conduct ongoing assessments of the global indexing landscape to inform prioritization, competitive positioning, and forward strategy.
Growth Opportunity Evaluation & Execution
- Partner with Product Owners, Regional Heads, and Global Product Leaders to scope, validate, and implement new commercial opportunities that accelerate the growth agenda.
- Translate strategic ideas into actionable delivery plans with clear metrics, milestones, and economic impact assessments.
Operational Execution & Delivery Oversight
- Embed within Scrum teams to support delivery (stand‑ups, demos, retrospectives, backlog refinement), ensuring teams have clarity on Sprint goals and remain aligned to broader roadmap objectives.
- Manage cross‑team dependencies, risks, and delivery constraints; shape rollout and deployment strategies across Product, Engineering, and Operations.
- Identify process gaps and operational inefficiencies, driving root‑cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
Governance, Reporting & Performance Management
- Build and maintain a streamlined reporting framework to support multiple governance forums (Scrum rituals, Steering Committees, Investment Committees, Board reporting).
- Leverage automation and data visualization to enhance transparency of progress, risk, and impact.
Skills & Experience
- Experience in programme management within Trading, Banking, Asset Management, or Financial Index products.
- Hands-on experience in driving large enterprise-wide transformation programmes.
- Demonstrated strength in financial planning, resource allocation, cost governance, and risk management.
- Excellent senior stakeholder engagement, with the ability to influence decision‑making across matrixed organizations.
- Superior organizational skills with strong problem-solving and analytical capability.
- Proficiency working with financial data, Jira, Excel, and expert-level PowerPoint skills.
- Delivery-focused self-starter able to handle multiple initiatives across diverse workstreams simultaneously.
- Experience of driving complex initiatives with geographically dispersed cross-functional teams, in both Waterfall and Agile environments.
Career Stage:
Director
Compensation/Benefits Information:
LSEG is committed to offering competitive Compensation and Benefits. The anticipated base salary for this position is $162,600 - $271,000. Please be aware base salary ranges may vary by geographic location, city and state. In addition to our offered base salary, this role is eligible for our Annual Incentive Plan (AIP/”bonus plan”). Target AIP rates will be commensurate with role level and posted career stage. Individual salary will be reflective of job related knowledge, skills and equivalent experience. LSEG roles (excluding internships and part-time roles of less than 20 hours per week) are typically eligible for inclusion in our LSEG Benefits program, which includes offerings of: Annual Wellness Allowance, Paid time-off, Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending & Health Savings Options, Prescription Drug plan, 401(K) Savings Plan and Company match. LSEG’s Benefits plan also includes basic life insurance, disability benefits, emergency backup dependent care, adoption assistance commuter assistance etc.
London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) Information:
Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.
LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.
Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.
Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone’s race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.
You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.
LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.
Please take a moment to read this privacy notice carefully, as it describes what personal information London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (we) may hold about you, what it’s used for, and how it’s obtained, your rights and how to contact us as a data subject.
If you are submitting as a Recruitment Agency Partner, it is essential and your responsibility to ensure that candidates applying to LSEG are aware of this privacy notice.
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Target employers with established sponsorship programs
Large technology and defense contractors file hundreds of H-1B petitions annually. Focusing on companies with a documented sponsorship history significantly reduces the risk of an offer falling through during the visa process.
Clarify the visa type before advancing in interviews
Some employers default to H-1B but may also support L-1A transfers or O-1 visa petitions for senior program leaders. Asking early ensures the employer's immigration counsel is prepared for your specific situation and timeline.
Document your specialty occupation case thoroughly
USCIS scrutinizes senior management roles for specialty occupation eligibility. Compile job descriptions, org charts, and evidence that the role requires a degree in a specific discipline, not just any bachelor's degree.
Understand how cap-exempt employers expand your options
Universities, nonprofit research institutions, and government-affiliated organizations are exempt from the H-1B annual cap. Program directors at these organizations can receive H-1B approval at any time of year without lottery exposure.
Use your management scope to strengthen an L-1A case
If you're transferring from an overseas office of a multinational company, L-1A intracompany transferee status may be faster than H-1B. Document direct reports, budget authority, and policy-setting responsibilities to support the managerial classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do Director of Program Management roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations?
Most do, but USCIS evaluates each petition individually. The role must normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field such as engineering, computer science, or business management. Generic management titles without a defined degree requirement can draw a Request for Evidence. Providing detailed job descriptions and internal organizational context strengthens the petition considerably.
Which visa types are most common for sponsoring Director of Program Management positions?
H-1B visa is the most common path for new hires. L-1A is frequently used for internal transfers from multinational employers, and it has the added benefit of being a direct pathway to the EB-1C green card. O-1A is an option for directors with documented industry recognition, published work, or awards. The right choice depends on your immigration history, employer structure, and long-term goals.
Is a master's degree required to get sponsorship for this role?
No. A bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as engineering, operations, or business is typically sufficient to meet H-1B specialty occupation requirements. However, a master's degree can help if the degree field doesn't perfectly align with the job description. It also qualifies you for the U.S. advanced degree exemption, which improves H-1B lottery selection odds meaningfully.
How competitive is H-1B approval for senior program management roles?
Approval rates for Director-level program management petitions are generally strong when the employer files a well-documented petition with a clear specialty occupation argument. The main risk is at the lottery stage, not adjudication. Cap-exempt employers eliminate lottery exposure entirely. You can browse Director of Program Management roles with verified sponsorship on Migrate Mate to identify employers with strong filing track records.
Can I switch employers on an H-1B while in a Director of Program Management role?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to start working for a new employer as soon as they file a transfer petition, without waiting for approval, as long as your current H-1B is valid and you've maintained status. The new employer files a fresh I-129. Salary, title, and job duties don't need to be identical, but the role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Director Of Program Management jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.