This role is hands-on, fast paced and a high-volume environment. As an IT project manager, you will be responsible for multiple ongoing projects throughout their execution cycle to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope and timeline. This role will focus on project lifecycle for electronic trading including hardware tracking, installation coordination of network equipment, circuits, cross-connects and partnership with network operations to test, turn up and operationalize new services into production. This role is not application focused but rather network infrastructure readiness.
Skills Required:
12 years of technology project management experience financial services firm / industry / exchange / colocation
Experience leading network infrastructure programs/projects at Data Centers or offices
Intermediate-level knowledge in one or more of the following: LAN, WAN, carrier circuits, data centers
Experience working with client-facing groups, market data teams, and a full knowledge of exchanges [NYSE, Nasdaq, BATS. Etc) Knowledge of working with data B2B providers like BT Radianz, and TNS.
Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Technology, Operations, Control partners, and stakeholders.
Familiar with network infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, and network architecture.
Knowledge and experience in workflow management software (e.g., Jira) and ServiceNow.
Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately.
Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines.
Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed requirements.
Experience working with cross functional teams, including Operations, Design/Arch Technology, Risk and Compliance.
Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and MS Teams.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (preferred)
A minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in project management and product management in the finance and technology field.
Proven-related experience preferably in the financial services industry, Low Latency, Market Data and Trading Desk or management consulting.
CCNA a plus
PMP certification a plus
Previous experience with Kanban and Agile
New York Metro area required
On-site presence 3x per week in NYC
