Project Manager for Market Technology

Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As a Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the delivery of complex technical systems of varying sizes to new and existing customers and will be part of discovering new technologies within the FinTech industry.
 

About the role:

We are looking for a Project/Program Manager to strengthen the Project Management team in Vilnius. This is a role to strengthen the capability of the team where you will be driving the customer on technology transformation initiatives. You will be responsible for driving the execution of strategic initiatives across the Nasdaq Market Technology portfolio of Software Products and Software Services for Market Infrastructure Operations and New Markets. The Market Technology portfolio spans the complete securities transaction processing chain from trading via clearing & risk to settlement & depository and surveillance. You will be working directly with the senior and executive management  (Often C-suite Stakeholders) of Exchange Venues, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories across the globe.
 

What you will be doing:

You will work with cross-functional teams across the globe on your own or together with another Project Manager, delivering mission critical solutions and services to world-leading Market Infrastructure Operators and New Markets. You will be responsible for essential project management activities and stakeholder interaction, often working on-site building strong relations and trust with your client. You will be reporting into the Head of Project Management, which is part of the Client Success-Professional Services organization.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a strong expert team delivering complex technology solutions to international clients. You will work with and learn from subject matter experts, and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress within the Project Management team.

To be successful in this role, you need to have a flexible mindset and an ability to adapt when pre-requisites are changing. Also, we foresee structure and a great attention to details as meaningful in this role, along with being comfortable liaising with individual contributors, as well as getting the most out of the team
 

Furthermore, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Overall Project planning and follow up working closely with the Nasdaq sales representative and your counterpart project manager at the customer. Stakeholder management as part of reporting to monthly internal and external steering committee
• Progress reporting and quality assurance
• Budget creation and follow-up
• Risk management including mitigation actions

The role will sometimes involve pre-sales activities as part of initial potential customer engagement and bid activities.
 

What you will bring:

• Proven Project Management experience (at least 6+ years) working with technically complex systems and distributed teams in an international environment
• A track record of large complex delivery projects where you have been overall responsible for the full cycle of the projects from initial budgeting and planning until customer project acceptance.
• A strong inner drive and motivation, thriving in a high pace environment
• Experience working in financial services with projects related to post-trade, trading and clearing.
• Experience from Leading other Project Managers as the Program Manager, and a curiosity about mentoring others to help develop the Project teams and our Project Management team
• Abilities to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
• Knowledge and experience from working in a cross-functional environment and an understanding of the whole Software Developer lifecycle (requirements, architecture, development and verification)
• Knowledge of Financial Technology and how that support the financial infrastructure and capabilities.
• A degree in Computer Science or other related discipline
   

It would be great if you have:

• Experience from both agile and traditional Waterfall project methodology
• Experience form being a developer, Business Analyst, Solution Architect or similar
• SaaS experience will be considered meriting
• Experience in managing agile projects and from being a Scrum Master

What We Offer!

• Monthly base salary starting from 3000 to 3500 EUR gross based on your experience
• Annual monetary bonus
• Vesting Nasdaq Restricted Stock Units (RSU) for all employees
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
• III pillar pension plan with additional contribution from Nasdaq
• Flexible health Insurance program
• Additional paid leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq
• Flex day program (6 days a year)
• Internal mentorship program – get a mentor or become one
• Opportunities to grow horizontally or vertically in the organization
• Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g Udemy, O‘Reilly

Does this sound like you?

This is a full-time permanent position located in Vilnius. The company allows the flexibility to work half a week on-site and remotely (Hybrid model). As the selection and interview process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible.

A valid work permit for the EU is required.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.