Technical Project Manager
13 days ago
New York
Job DescriptionPosition Overview We are seeking a high‑performing Technical Project / Program Manager with 5+ years of experience delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives within fast-paced financial or trading environments. This individual will operate at the intersection of engineering, data, and investment workflows—driving clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution across multiple teams. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency with a sharp business mindset, enabling them to translate strategic objectives into scalable, reliable solutions across the firm. Key Responsibilities Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technical projects and programs, including scoping, planning, execution, release coordination, and post‑launch support. Partner with engineering, data, investment, and business stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, and measurable success criteria. Maintain execution rigor by building project plans, managing dependencies, identifying risks, and ensuring high‑quality, on‑time delivery. Translate business and financial requirements into actionable technical deliverables—and convert technical concepts into clear business language. Proactively identify bottlenecks, trade‑offs, and process gaps; provide data‑driven recommendations to stakeholders and leadership. Coordinate program‑level planning across multiple related initiatives, aligning priorities and optimizing sequencing. Enhance delivery processes, tooling, and reporting frameworks to improve transparency and operational efficiency. Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and investment teams. Ensure all initiatives comply with relevant regulatory, security, and operational standards typical of financial institutions. Run team or project-level ceremonies (Scrum, stand-ups, retros), monitoring metrics such as velocity and throughput. Qualifications 5+ years as a Technical Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar role within financial services, fintech, trading, banking, or asset management. Strong technical acumen and comfort partnering with engineering, architecture, and data teams (e.g., APIs, data pipelines, cloud platforms, SDLC). Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other agile/project management systems; experience with diagramming tools (e.g., Lucidchart). Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and related ceremonies; Scrum Master certification is a plus. Proven success delivering complex, high-impact initiatives in dynamic, high-accountability environments. Robust understanding of project and program management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, or hybrid models). Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel. Strong analytical mindset; comfortable working with metrics, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Preferred: experience supporting multi-strategy hedge funds, systematic/quantitative trading teams, or investment technology platforms. Preferred: familiarity with software engineering concepts or programming fundamentals. Preferred: understanding of portfolio management systems, trade execution workflows, or order management systems.Atlassian Jira, SDLC - Software Development Life Cycle, IT project management, Agile Scrum, Stakeholder Management, Financial Services