Associate - Business Technology Project Lead

Country: United States of America It Starts Here: Santander is a general leader and innovator in the financial services industry and is evolving from a high-impact brand into a technology-driven organization. Our people are at the heart of this journey and together, we are driving a customer-centric transformation that values bold thinking, innovation, and the courage to challenge what's possible. This is more than a strategic shift. It's a chance for driven professionals to grow, learn, and make a real difference. The Difference You Make:

This is a 3 day on-site Hybrid role and located at our Madison Ave, NY location. The Associate - Business Technology Project Lead will play a key role within the CIB IT PMO, leading and overseeing the delivery of business-driven technology initiatives across the portfolio. The role will act as a primary bridge between Business and Technology, ensuring business priorities are translated into clear execution plans and delivered through effective coordination across Application Development, Infrastructure, Operations, Security, and other technology teams. Lead and oversee the delivery of business-driven technology initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities, scope, timelines, and expected outcomes. Provide delivery oversight across multiple concurrent projects, identifying risks, dependencies, resource constraints, and potential impacts across the portfolio. Directly manage selected strategic or complex projects from initiation through implementation and closure. Act as a key liaison between Business and Technology teams, translating business priorities into actionable technology delivery plans.



Coordinate across Application Development, Infrastructure, Operations, Security, Architecture, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure end-to-end delivery. Provide guidance and support to Project Managers, helping drive consistent project management standards, governance, and execution discipline. Prepare and communicate clear executive-level project and portfolio updates, focusing on progress, risks, decisions, and business impact. Support portfolio prioritization and capacity planning, ensuring resources are aligned with the highest-priority business initiatives. Build strong relationships with Business and Technology stakeholders and drive alignment across teams with different priorities and objectives. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Strong ability to influence without direct authority and drive alignment across multiple teams. What You Bring:

Education: Bachelor's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Required Master's Degree: in related field or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education - Preferred Qualifications:





5+ Years Java, JavaScript, API and Vendor APIs, Jira, VMware Virtualization and Scrum Methodology - Required. 5+ Years Knowledge of Systems Development Life-Cycle (SDLC). - Required. 5+ years of experience in Technology Project / Program Management, Technology Delivery, or similar roles, preferably within financial services. Demonstrated experience managing business-driven technology projects in complex enterprise environments. Strong understanding of technology delivery lifecycles (SDLC) and the interaction between applications, infrastructure, architecture, security, and operations. Experience managing multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously. Strong experience in risk, dependency, issue, and stakeholder management. Experience working with Agile and/or traditional project management methodologies. Experience working in regulated environments and familiarity with technology governance, change management, and operational risk. Strong business acumen and ability to understand business objectives and translate them into technology delivery priorities. Certifications:

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Established work history or equivalent demonstrated through a combination of work experience, training, military service, or education. Bilingual English/Spanish - Preferred Work Authorization & Sponsorship:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without requiring employer sponsorship to commence employment. What Else You Need To Know:

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📌 Associate - Business Technology Project Lead (Madrid)
🏢 Santander
📍 Madrid