Infrastructure Project Manager

Cboe Global Markets; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 112,200 - 145,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous PTO

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition/education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

Cboe Global Markets is seeking an Infrastructure Project Manager to lead engineering teams across Global Infrastructure in Chicago. The role focuses on technical fluency, architecture discussions, deployment strategies, and operational tradeoffs.

Responsibilities include driving roadmaps, coordinating migrations and production changes, and maintaining strong stakeholder communication while mitigating risks to ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Takes ownership of outcomes with honest communication and escalation when needed.
• 3–7 years of PM experience in technology or infrastructure environments leading engineering teams.
• Hands-on knowledge of infrastructure domains like network engineering, data centers, systems administration, or enterprise platforms.
• Strong written and verbal communication to translate technical status for diverse audiences.
• Proficient with project management tools and collaboration platforms within structured PM processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering teams through full project lifecycle from requirements to production deployment.
• Build and maintain roadmaps aligning technical execution with business priorities.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities including migrations, deployments, and production changes.
• Serve as primary coordination point across infrastructure engineering teams.
• Communicate project status clearly to stakeholders at all levels and escalate issues when needed.
• Identify risks early and develop mitigation plans to avoid blockers.

Skills

Project management

Infrastructure

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Communication

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Leadership

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role Overview

Infrastructure Project Management is redefining strategic execution at Cboe—transforming how Global Infrastructure delivers innovation through disciplined intake, transparent roadmaps, and relentless accountability.

The Infrastructure Project Manager partners with engineering teams across Global Infrastructure to deliver complex technical initiatives. This is not a generalist PM role—success requires genuine technical fluency across infrastructure domains and the ability to engage credibly with engineers on architecture decisions, deployment strategies, and operational tradeoffs.

Projects span the full infrastructure stack including data center strategy, network architecture, platform modernization, enterprise systems, automation, observability, and security initiatives. The person in this position serves as the central point of coordination for projects spanning multiple infrastructure domains—translating complexity into clear plans, aligning competing priorities, and driving accountability from kickoff through production deployment.

Location

Cboe HQ is located in the historic Old Post Office district in Chicago.

Responsibilities

Project Execution

• Lead engineering teams through the full project lifecycle, from requirements through production deployment and post‑implementation review
• Build and maintain roadmaps that connect technical execution to business priorities
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities including migrations, deployments, and production changes

Stakeholder Management

• Serve as primary point of coordination across infrastructure engineering teams
• Interface with all departments at Cboe Global Markets during enterprise level projects and programs
• Communicate project status clearly and accurately to stakeholders at all levels; Escalate issues appropriately when project health requires intervention

Risk Management

• Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies before they become blockers
• Assess the impact of changes across interconnected systems and environments and generate mitigation plans when necessary
• Document lessons learned and apply them to improve project outcomes

Qualifications

• The drive to take ownership of outcomes, not just tasks. You communicate honestly—even when the news isn't great—because that's how trust gets built. You're comfortable navigating organizational complexity and know when to invoke escalation. Engineers respect you because you understand their constraints and earn credibility through competence.
• Experience: 3–7 years of project management experience in technology or infrastructure environments, with a track record leading engineering teams through complex technical projects
• Domain Knowledge: Hands‑on experience with infrastructure domains such as network engineering, data center operations, systems administration, or enterprise platforms
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical status for diverse audiences
• Project Management Expertise: Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools—Atlassian and Microsoft Suites, AI Tools, experience operating within a structured project management organization with defined processes

Preferred

• Project Management Professional certification (PMP)
• Experience in financial services or other regulated industries
• Experience with data center migration or infrastructure buildout projects

Benefits

• Fair and competitive salary and incentive compensation packages with an upside for overachievement
• Generous paid time off, including vacation, personal days, sick days and annual community service days
• Health, dental and vision benefits, including access to telemedicine and mental health services
• 2:1 401(k) match, up to 8% match immediately upon hire
• Discounted Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Tax Savings Accounts for health, dependent and transportation
• Employee referral bonus program
• Volunteer opportunities to help you give back to your communities

Some of our associates' favorite benefits and perks include:

• Complimentary lunch, snacks and coffee in any Cboe office
• Paid Tuition assistance and education opportunities
• Generous charitable giving company match
• Paid parental leave and fertility benefits
• On‑site gyms and discounts to other fitness centers
• Paid Time Off

Equal Employment Opportunity

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any legally protected characteristic, including race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering a workplace where all individuals are valued and respected.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future.

Salary Ranges (applicable for US locations only)

At Cboe, we are committed to providing a competitive, transparent, and market‑informed total rewards program. The anticipated base salary range for this role is $102,000–$132,000 in Kansas, $112,200–$145,200 in Chicago, and $127,500–$165,000 in New York, with actual compensation determined by job‑related factors such as skills, relevant experience, education, internal alignment, and location.

This role may also be eligible for annual incentive compensation and, where applicable, participation in Cboe's long‑term equity programs.