Digital Assets Program Management, Associate Director

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health insurance and well-being"

Pension and retirement benefits

Paid Time Off and family care

Job summary

DTCC, a leading financial markets infrastructure provider, seeks a Program Manager within DTCC Digital Assets to translate strategic priorities into executable plans and coordinate delivery across Product, Technology, Risk, Legal, and Operations. You’ll drive governance, vendor onboarding, and cross-functional execution to scale our operating model and production-ready capabilities.

You will partner with Product Managers to manage roadmaps, dependencies, and milestones, while maintaining

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in program management or related fields.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives across product, technology, and business operations.
• Strong organizational and communication skills to align multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office in a regulated environment is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers to support product planning, roadmap development, and execution of strategic initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Product, Technology, Risk, Legal, Operations, Procurement, and external vendors.
• Manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items to support successful roadmap delivery.
• Maintain visibility into product roadmap progress through reporting, dashboards, and executive communications.
• Drive vendor onboarding and third-party review activities, including status tracking and issue resolution.
• Facilitate governance processes and ensure timely completion of required approvals, documentation, and reviews.
• Oversee Jira hygiene, backlog reporting, milestone tracking, and operational metrics.
• Support product launches, operational readiness activities, and key business initiatives.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance delivery efficiency, transparency, and organizational scalability.

Skills

Program management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Data-driven decisions

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC? Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive.
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location.
• Pension and retirement benefits.
• Paid Time Off, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible hybrid model of three days onsite and two days remote, with onsite attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and a third day determined by each team or employee.

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

As a Program Manager within DTCC Digital Assets, you will play a critical role in executing strategic product initiatives and scaling the Product organization’s operating model. Working closely with Product Managers and Product Leadership, you will translate strategic priorities into executable plans, coordinate delivery across stakeholders, and ensure roadmap commitments remain on track. By driving operational excellence across roadmap planning, dependency management, vendor onboarding, governance, and cross-functional execution, you will enable Product teams to focus on strategy, market opportunities, customer engagement, and product development. In addition, you will help build the operating foundation that moves innovative digital-asset capabilities beyond experimentation and into secure, resilient, production-ready financial-market infrastructure.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Partner with Product Managers to support product planning, roadmap development, and execution of strategic initiatives
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across Product, Technology, Risk, Legal, Operations, Procurement, and external vendors
• Manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, and action items to support successful roadmap delivery
• Maintain visibility into product roadmap progress through reporting, dashboards, and executive communications
• Drive vendor onboarding and third-party review activities, including status tracking and issue resolution
• Facilitate governance processes and ensure timely completion of required approvals, documentation, and reviews
• Oversee Jira hygiene, backlog reporting, milestone tracking, and operational metrics
• Support product launches, operational readiness activities, and key business initiatives
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance delivery efficiency, transparency, and organizational scalability

NOTE: The Primary Responsibilities of this role are not limited to the details above.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience in program management, consulting, product operations, PMO, business operations, transformation, or a related field
• Experience managing complex, cross-functional initiatives and translating strategic priorities into executable plans
• Strong organizational, planning, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to create clarity across multiple stakeholders and priorities
• Experience improving team execution through practical processes, tools, governance, or operating models
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and Microsoft Office products. Experience in digital assets, fintech, capital markets, financial services, or another regulated environment is preferred

Talents Needed For Success

• A proactive approach with strong ownership, attention to detail, and follow-through
• A builder’s mindset focused on creating improvements that deliver lasting value
• Strong consulting instincts and structured problem-solving skills
• Ability to build trusted partnerships and influence across diverse teams
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and driving clarity
• Curiosity about blockchain, tokenization, and the future of financial-market infrastructure

The salary range is indicative for roles at the same level within DTCC across all US locations. Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.