Senior Infrastructure Project Manager

Ncounter Technology Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead innovative technical initiatives within a global data infrastructure team. This role offers the chance to manage high-impact projects that enhance trading, research, and data operations in a collaborative environment. With a focus on delivering scalable systems, you'll work closely with engineers and stakeholders, driving project success through effective planning and communication. This is a remarkable opportunity to advance your career in the dynamic field of financial technology while making a significant impact on the future of data operations.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in tech project management, especially in infrastructure.
• Strong understanding of software engineering and distributed systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage infrastructure-focused projects across data platforms and microservices.
• Drive project delivery through effective planning and communication.

Skills

Project Management

Risk Management

Communication

Software Engineering

Distributed Systems

Education

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Agile Methodologies

Docker

Kubernetes

CI/CD

Job description

Job Description

Infrastructure Project Manager

We’re seeking an experienced Infrastructure Project Manager to lead technical initiatives within our global data infrastructure team. You’ll work with engineers and stakeholders to deliver scalable, high-performance systems that support trading, research, and data operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage infrastructure-focused projects across data platforms, storage systems, and microservices.
• Define project scope, timelines, risks, and milestones, ensuring alignment across teams.
• Drive project delivery through effective planning, communication, and risk management.
• Collaborate with developers, DevOps, and senior stakeholders across global offices.
• Improve project delivery processes and ensure transparency through regular reporting.

Requirements:

• 5–10 years in tech project management, with at least 2 years in infrastructure or systems projects.
• Strong understanding of software engineering and distributed systems.
• Familiarity with tools like Jira, Confluence, and Agile methodologies.
• Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with cloud-native platforms (GCP, AWS), Docker/Kubernetes, or CI/CD.
• Technical background with Python, C++, or Q.

Why Join Us?

This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-impact, cutting-edge financial technology and Project Managing in a scalable, dynamic, collaborative environment.

Apply now and take the next step in your career.