IT / Infrastructure Project Manager

Lancesoft; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancesoft is seeking an IT project manager to oversee multiple infrastructure projects in the finance sector, focusing on network equipment installation, circuits, data centers, and testing readiness.

You will coordinate with Operations, Design/Arch Technology, Risk, and Compliance, use Jira and ServiceNow, and drive projects to meet strict scope and timelines. On-site 3 days per week in NYC.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in project management and product management in finance and technology.
• Proven-related experience preferably in the financial services industry, Low Latency, Market Data and Trading Desk or management consulting.
• CCNA or PMP certification is a plus; New York Metro area on-site presence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lifecycle of infrastructure projects ensuring scope and timeline adherence.
• Coordinate installation of network equipment, circuits and data center readiness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to turn up services.

Skills

Technology project management

Financial services domain

Data centers / network infrastructure

Jira

ServiceNow

Cross-functional leadership

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Education

Bachelor's degree

PMP certification

CCNA

Tools

Jira

ServiceNow

Kanban

Job description

3 days a week on site (2 days 1NYP, 1 day at 1585 Broadway in Midtown on Thursdays) IT / Infrastructure Project Manager Job Description As an IT project manager, you will be responsible for multiple ongoing projects throughout their execution cycle to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope and timeline. This role will focus on project lifecycle for electronic trading including hardware tracking, installation coordination of network equipment, circuits, cross-connects and partnership with network operations to test, turn up and operationalize new services into production. This role is not application focused but rather network infrastructure readiness.

Skills Required

• 12 years of technology project management experience Financial services firm / industry / exchange / colocation Experience leading network infrastructure programs/projects at Data Centers or offices Intermediate-level knowledge in one or more of the following: LAN, WAN, carrier circuits, data centers Experience working with client-facing groups, market data teams and a full knowledge of exchanges [NYSE, Nasdaq, BATS.Etc)
• Knowledge of working with data B2B providers like BT Radianz, and TNS.
• Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Technology, Operations, Control partners and stakeholders.
• Familiar with network infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, and network architecture.
• Knowledge and experience in workflow management software (e.G., Jira) and ServiceNow.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately.
• Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed requirements.
• Experience working with cross functional teams, including Operations, Design/Arch Technology, Risk and Compliance.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and MS Teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree (preferred) A minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in project management and product management in the finance and technology field.
• Proven-related experience preferably in the financial services industry, Low Latency, Market Data and Trading Desk or management consulting.
• CCNA a plus PMP certification a plus Previous experience with Kanban and Agile New York Metro area required On-site presence 3x per week in NYC

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