Eric Spencer
Sicklerville,NJ
Summary
Dynamic Director of Program Management with expertise in strategic decision-making, program management, and staff development. Proven track record of delivering large-scale IT projects and enhancing operational efficiencies across diverse teams.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Program Management Office
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
02.2012 - 01.2026
- Spearheaded the delivery of large-scale, transformational IT projects for the Global Trade Repository.
- Guided and developed a team of over 20 IT Project Managers and Scrum Masters in executing large-scale, prominent initiatives utilizing Agile methodologies.
- Consistently achieved and monitored business and project budget targets, administering a total of $50 million.
- Orchestrated the deployment of innovative technologies to bolster the firm's cloud, infrastructure, and resiliency strategy.
- Directed all aspects of project management, including planning, budgeting, staffing, scheduling, monitoring, and reporting.
- Led cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiencies and streamline processes across multiple departments.
- Developed strategic initiatives to improve risk management protocols, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented advanced data analytics tools for real-time reporting, enhancing decision-making capabilities within the organization.
- Mentored junior staff in best practices, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
- Cultivated and maintained key relationships with senior executives, program sponsors, and partners to guarantee ongoing program success, funding, and strategic alignment.
- Facilitated stakeholder meetings to effectively communicate project progress, identify potential risks, and resolve critical issues.
Senior Product Manager
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
08.2010 - 02.2012
- Defined and executed product strategy for the Trade Information Warehouse (TIW) Derivatives confirmation and payment platforms.
- Launched the strategic Third-Party Clearing model, significantly reducing costs across the financial services industry.
- Managed relationships with third-party vendors, ensuring the provision of essential technology solutions for new product and service launches.
- Convened client meetings to solicit feedback and align product vision with market needs.
- Authored detailed technical specification documents outlining functional requirements for proposed products and features.
- Collaborated closely with development teams throughout the software development lifecycle to ensure successful product delivery.
Associate, Credit Derivatives Middle Office
JP Morgan
01.2003 - 08.2010
- Successfully managed the integration of trading systems with DTCC, ensuring seamless data flow and operational efficiency.
- Directed the onboarding process for new Derivative products onto DTCC's Confirmation and Settlement platforms, guaranteeing compliance and timely execution.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
Education
No Degree - Finance
Wilmington University
New Castle, DESkills
- Cultivating strong partnerships
- Organizational strategy development
- Clear communication skills
- Strategic decision-making
- Staff development
- Financial budget oversight
- Collaboration across diverse teams
- Program management
Certification
- PgMP - Program Management Professional
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director, Program Management Office
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
02.2012 - 01.2026
Senior Product Manager
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation
08.2010 - 02.2012
Associate, Credit Derivatives Middle Office
JP Morgan
01.2003 - 08.2010
No Degree - Finance
Wilmington University