Manage large-scale infrastructure programs and transformation initiatives within a waterfall environment, supporting HFT business needs.
Responsibilities
Lead complex, multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects from initiation to completion, focusing on core services, cloud, and data center strategies.
Act as the central point of contact for infrastructure programs to define requirements, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks.
Communicate program status, plan variances, and remediation options to project members, stakeholders, and senior executives.
Establish project governance and escalation paths to ensure all stakeholders remain informed of risks and issues.
Coordinate with Procurement, Compliance, and Information Security to manage vendor contracts and service providers.
Required Skills
5+ years of project management experience within banking or hedge fund environments.
Proven experience managing infrastructure projects, including data center strategy and migration plans.
Deep understanding of IT infrastructure, including computer hardware, virtualization, operating systems (Windows/Linux), databases, storage, and networking.
Experience working in a waterfall project management methodology.
Proficiency with Jira and MS Project.
Experience managing multiple vendors and third-party service providers.
Familiarity with automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and ITSM workflows.
Ability to communicate technical status and project metrics clearly to both technical teams and senior executives.
Preferred Skills
Motivation to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.