IT Program Manager

Mitchell Martin, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 99,000; Part time

Job summary

Mitchell Martin, Inc. is seeking an IT Program Manager to lead complex, global initiatives across trading platforms in a hybrid New York setting on a contract basis. You will align multi-team efforts with stakeholders to ensure successful delivery.

The role demands front-office tech expertise, proven program management, and the ability to navigate ambiguity. You will drive governance, dependencies, risk and issue resolution, and maintain regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Expertise in trading workflows and front-office technology.
• Proven track record in program management for global initiatives.
• Experience in stakeholder management within a front-office environment.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with regulatory, risk, or control-driven initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex global initiatives across trading platforms and desk-facing systems.
• Partner with trading, sales, and product leadership to drive program outcomes.
• Manage execution across matrixed organizations, ensuring alignment and delivery.
• Articulate complex issues to both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Drive program governance, dependency management, and risk/issue resolution.

Skills

Trading workflows

Front-office technology

Program management

Stakeholder management

Ambiguity navigation

Regulatory/risk initiatives

Tools

Python

Trading Platforms

Market Data Systems

Risk Management Tools

Job description

IT Program Manager – New York, NY – Contract – $67-72 Per HR

We are looking for a skilled Program Manager to manage intricate global projects within our trading technology platform. This position is based in New York, NY, with a hybrid work model and is offered on a contract basis. The role requires leading large-scale programs and collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead complex global initiatives across trading platforms and desk-facing systems.
• Partner with trading, sales, and product leadership to drive program outcomes.
• Manage execution across matrixed organizations, ensuring alignment and delivery.
• Articulate complex issues to both technical teams and senior business stakeholders.
• Drive program governance, dependency management, and risk/issue resolution.

Qualifications

• Expertise in trading workflows, market structure, and front-office technology.
• Proven track record in program management for global initiatives.
• Experience in stakeholder management within a front-office environment.
• Ability to operate independently in ambiguous environments.
• Experience with regulatory, risk, or control-driven initiatives.

Core Technologies

Python | Trading Platforms | Market Data Systems | Risk Management Tools