Associate Principal, Software Engineering Delivery & Execution

The Options Clearing Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Tech stipend

PTO & parental leave

401k match

Health benefits

Job summary

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is seeking a Software Engineering Delivery & Execution partner who coordinates cross-functional initiatives, translates technical concepts for non-technical audiences, and helps build alignment across IT and business stakeholders. You will drive governance, reporting, and roadmaps, collaborating with executives to improve delivery velocity.

You will support transformation programs, leverage Jira/Confluence dashboards, and contribute to risk and audit

Qualifications

• Curious and open to opportunities and challenges, eager to stretch stakeholder management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Serves as the key point of contact for incoming requests to Software Engineering, clarifying what is actually being requested, routing it to the right team, and following it through so nothing lands in a gap between groups
• Acts as the liaison between engineering teams and partners across IT, Product, and the business, keeping cross-functional initiatives coordinated and moving
• building and managing relationships across the organization is an integral part of this role
• Develops communications for the department, including All Hands content and department-wide announcements, and curates the organization's Confluence presence, org charts, and reference documentation so people can find what they need without asking
• Builds and delivers regular reporting for audiences up to and including executive leadership - initiative statuses, deliverables, KPIs, and OKRs - exporting data from systems like Jira and distilling it into a form a busy executive can absorb and act on
• Manages status of governance commitments by tracking and coordinating the governance, risk, and compliance obligations owned by Software Engineering stakeholders - Risk Action Plans (RAPs), Security Observations (SORTs), program RAIDs, and internal and external audit findings - keeping owners informed of what is due and driving items to on-time closure in partnership with second line functions
• Contributes perspective to roadmaps and action plans aligned to Software Engineering's strategic vision and the IT North Star Strategy, including spotting opportunities to streamline processes and tooling for faster, more reliable software delivery
• Partners part-time with Software Engineering leaders on a rotating set of efforts where additional capacity makes a difference

Skills

Stakeholder management

Non-technical translation

Delivery lifecycle understanding

Data storytelling

Communication skills

Self-directed

Organization and planning

Excellent written/verbal communication

Relationship building

Regulated environment familiarity

Education

3–5 years in tech/PM/business mgmt

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Tableau

ServiceNow

Job description

***THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR VISA SPONSORSHIP***

What You'll Do:

The position sits at the center of the Software Engineering organization, serving as connective tissue between engineering teams and the rest of the enterprise. This individual works closely with the Director, Software Engineering Delivery & Execution, and directly with Executive Directors, managing work intake and cross-functional coordination, executive reporting, and governance tracking. This individual will be responsible for initiatives requiring coordination across Software Engineering teams related to technology implementations, organizational transformation, and executive communications.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as the key point of contact for incoming requests to Software Engineering, clarifying what is actually being requested, routing it to the right team, and following it through so nothing lands in a gap between groups.
• Acts as the liaison between engineering teams and partners across IT, Product, and the business, keeping cross-functional initiatives coordinated and moving.
• building and managing relationships across the organization is an integral part of this role.
• Develops communications for the department, including All Hands content and department-wide announcements, and curates the organization's Confluence presence, org charts, and reference documentation so people can find what they need without asking.
• Builds and delivers regular reporting for audiences up to and including executive leadership - initiative statuses, deliverables, KPIs, and OKRs - exporting data from systems like Jira and distilling it into a form a busy executive can absorb and act on.
• Manages status of governance commitments by tracking and coordinating the governance, risk, and compliance obligations owned by Software Engineering stakeholders - Risk Action Plans (RAPs), Security Observations (SORTs), program RAIDs, and internal and external audit findings - keeping owners informed of what is due and driving items to on-time closure in partnership with second line functions.
• Contributes perspective to roadmaps and action plans aligned to Software Engineering's strategic vision and the IT North Star Strategy, including spotting opportunities to streamline processes and tooling for faster, more reliable software delivery.
• Partners part-time with Software Engineering leaders on a rotating set of efforts where additional capacity makes a difference.

Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A

Qualifications:

• [Required] Curious and open to both opportunities and challenges, eager to stretch stakeholder management and organizational skills
• [Required] Demonstrable capabilities to translate technical concepts concerning software engineering to a non-technical audience, and to build alignment across groups with varied contexts and technical proficiencies
• [Required] Working understanding of how software gets delivered - the tools teams use, the shape of a delivery lifecycle, and general best practices
• [Required] Proven ability to manage multiple priorities without dropping threads, communicating progress clearly and proactively
• [Required] Comfortable working with data points and assembling them into a narrative that helps leaders understand performance against KPIs and business outcomes
• [Required] Self-directed and detail oriented
• [Required] Highly effective organization and planning skills
• [Required] Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including effective presentation skills
• [Required] Develops and maintains constructive and cooperative working relationships
• [Preferred] Experience in a regulated environment - financial services, financial market infrastructure, or similar - and familiarity with risk and audit vocabulary
• [Preferred] Hands-on fluency with Jira and Confluence (dashboards, JQL, page and space structure), plus exposure to Tableau or comparable BI tooling and ServiceNow
• [Preferred] Exposure to a large platform modernization, migration, or transformation program
• [Preferred] Appetite for AI-assisted ways of working; the organization actively uses AI tooling to accelerate analysis, reporting, and documentation, and treats fluency here as an advantage

Technical Skills:

• [Required] Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); working knowledge of Excel and reporting tools preferred
• [Required] Experience with Agile tools such as Jira and Confluence
• [Preferred] Exposure to Tableau or comparable BI tooling and ServiceNow

Education and/or Experience:

• [Required] 3-5 years of experience in technology, project management or business management role

Certificates or Licenses:

• [Preferred] PMP and/or BPM Certification
• [Preferred] ITIL, Agile, or Scrum experience/certification

About Us:

The Options Clearing Corporation (OCC) is the world's largest equity derivatives clearing organization.

Founded in 1973, OCC is dedicated to promoting stability and market integrity by delivering clearing and settlement services for options, futures and securities lending transactions.

As a Systemically Important Financial Market Utility (SIFMU), OCC operates under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), and the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System.

OCC has more than 100 clearing members and provides central counterparty (CCP) clearing and settlement services to 23 exchanges and trading platforms.

More information about OCC is available at www.theocc.com.

Benefits:

• A hybrid work environment, up to 2 days per week of remote work
• Tuition Reimbursement to support your continued education
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Technology Stipend allowing you to use the device of your choice to connect to our network while working remotely
• Generous PTO and Parental leave
• 401k Employer Match
• Competitive health benefits including medical, dental and vision
• Visit https://www.theocc.com/careers/thriving-together for more information.

Compensation:

The salary range listed for any given position is exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. If hired at OCC, your final base salary compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, experience and/or education. In addition, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer. We typically do not hire at the maximum of the range in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a substantial benefits package as noted on www.theocc.com/careers All employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are based on various factors, including, but not limited to, company and individual performance and are not guaranteed.

Salary Range $94,100.00 - $136,700.00 Incentive Range 8% to 15% This position is eligible for an annual discretionary incentive compensation award, for which the target range is listed above (see Incentive Range). The amount of such award, if any, will be based on various factors, including without limitation, both individual and company performance.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

OCC is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. OCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, age, marital status, religion, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Numerous studies have shown that people from certain groups are less likely than others to apply to jobs if they believe they do not meet 100% of the requirements. We encourage everyone to review our open positions and apply if you think your experience may be a match, even if you do not meet all of the qualifications. Your perspective may be an element we need to continue building innovative solutions to support the markets and market participants we serve.