Senior Program Manager

Nasdaq, Inc.; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. in Sydney, Australia seeks an experienced technology program leader to define and drive end-to-end strategy for complex implementations. You will engage senior external stakeholders, clients, and Nasdaq leadership through structured governance and steering committees.

You will oversee budgeting, risk management, and quality assurance, mentoring Project Managers to build high-performance delivery capability while aligning with Nasdaq's global standards and local delivery realities.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in technology project and program management in financial markets or similar global industry.
• Led large-scale, cross-functional delivery programs across international environments.
• Proven ability to mentor Project Managers and drive delivery excellence through collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead end-to-end program strategy for complex technology implementations.
• Represent Nasdaq with senior external stakeholders, clients, and internal leadership via governance.
• Drive budget creation, tracking, and risk management with proactive mitigation.
• Champion QA and progress reporting across all program phases.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers under program governance.
• Ensure adherence to global delivery standards while adapting to international client environments.

Skills

Program management

Stakeholder management

Mentoring & coaching

Executive presence

Financial technology

Communication skills

Cross-functional leadership

Delivery governance

Job description

Key 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.

Required Qualifications

Extensive experience in technology project and program management within financial markets or a comparable global industry. Demonstrated success 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.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, including Scrum Master practice. Background as a developer, Business Analyst, or Solution Architect.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well‑rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well‑being of our employees and their families (where applicable). We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees. For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

This position is located in Sydney, Australia and offers a hybrid work environment with at least 2 days per week in‑office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates. Candidates must hold Australian citizenship or permanent residency to be eligible for this role.

The final job level for this position will be determined after evaluating each candidate's experience and skills.

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