Senior Program Manager

nasdaq; Sydney; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Nasdaq in Sydney is seeking a Senior Program Manager to shape and execute delivery of complex technology solutions for world-leading market infrastructure operators. You will drive executive engagement with senior clients, lead cross-functional teams across borders, and ensure delivery excellence within Nasdaq's Client Success organization.

The role requires deep fintech knowledge, strategic oversight, and the ability to mobilize teams internationally while maintaining governance and risk

Qualifications

• Extensive technology program management experience in financial markets or a global industry.
• Proven ability to lead large, complex delivery programs across international, cross-functional environments.
• Strong executive presence for engagements with senior clients, suppliers and leadership.
• Ability to mentor and uplift Project Managers within a program governance framework.
• Deep understanding of financial technology infrastructure and the full software development lifecycle.
• Excellent communication across geographies and stakeholder groups.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Executive presence

Cross-functional leadership

Program management

Financial technology

Stakeholder management

Mentoring Project Managers

SDLC knowledge

Job description

As a Senior Program Manager reporting to VP - Program Manager, you will be accountable for shaping and executing the delivery of complex technology solutions to world-leading market infrastructure operators and new markets across the globe. This role demands strategic oversight, executive-level client engagement, and the ability to drive high-impact outcomes within Nasdaq's Client Success organization.

You'll thrive in this position if you bring executive presence, a deep understanding of financial technology, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional teams across borders towards a shared vision.

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.

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

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.

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 .

Come as You Are

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.