Global Tech Delivery Lead - Senior Program Manager (Hybrid)

Nasdaq; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Two days in office per week

Job summary

Nasdaq in Sydney seeks a Senior Program Manager to shape and deliver complex technology solutions for world‑leading market infrastructure clients. Reporting to the VP – Program Manager, you will lead cross‑border delivery, govern programs, and engage executive stakeholders with credibility and strategic insight.

This role drives budgets, risk, and quality across the full software delivery lifecycle, while mentoring Project Managers and aligning with global delivery standards in international

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology project and program management within financial markets or a comparable global industry.
• Proven track record leading large-scale, complex delivery programs across international, cross-functional environments, with full accountability from initiation to client acceptance.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to engage credibly with senior clients, suppliers, and internal leadership.
• Proven ability to mentor and uplift Project Managers across complex programs, driving delivery excellence through collaboration and influence.
• Deep understanding of financial technology infrastructure and the full software development lifecycle.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to navigate diverse stakeholder environments across geographies.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end program strategy for complex technology implementations, ensuring alignment with Nasdaq's global objectives.
• Represent Nasdaq with senior external stakeholders, clients, and internal leadership through structured governance and steering committee engagement.
• Drive financial accountability through rigorous budget creation, tracking, and risk management, including proactive mitigation planning.
• Champion quality assurance and progress reporting standards across all phases of the program lifecycle.
• Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to Project Managers operating under your program governance, helping build capability and foster a high-performance delivery culture.
• Ensure adherence to global delivery standards while adapting to the complexities of international client environments.

Skills

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring

Financial technology

Software development lifecycle

Job description

Nasdaq in Sydney seeks a Senior Program Manager to shape and deliver complex technology solutions for world‑leading market infrastructure clients. Reporting to the VP – Program Manager, you will lead cross‑border delivery, govern programs, and engage executive stakeholders with credibility and strategic insight.

This role drives budgets, risk, and quality across the full software delivery lifecycle, while mentoring Project Managers and aligning with global delivery standards in international