Research & Innovation Program Manager - Senior Associate

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC); Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive

Health & life insurance

Pension / Retirement

Paid Time Off

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) is seeking an experienced Research & Innovation Program Manager - Senior Associate in a hybrid US role. You will lead orchestration of initiatives to drive the adoption of emerging technologies and oversee project delivery within the TRI portfolio, coordinating with executives and technical teams to align outcomes with strategic goals.

Ideal candidates bring 6+ years of Agile project experience, strong Jira skills, and a track record working

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience.
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in managing Agile projects using Jira.
• Experience collaborating with globally dispersed project teams.
• Experience managing and delivering projects using AI and emerging technology (i.e., Digital Assets, Blockchain, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the orchestration of initiatives to drive the adoption of emerging technologies across DTCC.
• Oversee delivery of projects within the TRI portfolio and ensure alignment with goals.
• Engage executive and technical audiences with clear, concise communication.
• Mitigate risks with senior management and push for target dates.
• Embrace modern delivery approaches, including Agile Program Increment planning.

Skills

Agile project management

Jira

AI & emerging technology

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

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.

The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay And Benefits

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and 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 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact You Will Have In This Role

The Research & Innovation Program Manager - Senior Associate will be responsible for leading the orchestration of initiatives to drive the comprehensive adoption of emerging technologies across DTCC. This role will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful oversight and delivery of projects within the TRI portfolio. The candidate must be a self-starter, possess strong written and verbal communication skills, and be able to engage both executive and technical audiences. The candidate must also demonstrate a positive and can-do attitude and be a team player with the ability to push for target dates, while being empathetic to challenges and obstacles and be the team's voice in raising and mitigating risks with the help of senior management. In addition, the Senior Associate must be open to new and modern approaches to delivery, including agile Program Increment planning processes.

Your Primary Responsibilities

• Enterprise Enablement: Collaborate with various departments to facilitate the seamless integration of new technologies, promoting a culture that embraces change and technological advancement
• Project Portfolio Reporting: Track the entire innovation portfolio, resource allocation, budget, progress tracking and reporting. Maintain a clear view of the innovation pipeline and help drive data-driven decisions to optimize resource allocation and project prioritization
• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, strategy, product teams, and external partners, to foster a culture of innovation and ensure alignment with organizational goals
• Adoption and Training: Develop and implement effective communication strategies to promote awareness of the innovation portfolio's goals, progress, and outcomes Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate teams on the innovation framework, methodologies, and best practices to help drive innovation from within DTCC
• Performance Measurement: Track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the success and impact of innovation projects. Regularly monitor and report on project progress, outcomes, and lessons learned
• Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by fostering a learning environment, promoting experimentation, and implementing best practices for innovation management
• Content and Communication: Develop clear and engaging content to communicate the benefits and applications of emerging technologies, ensuring alignment and understanding across the organization

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree (preferred) or equivalent experience
• Expertise in managing Agile projects using Jira
• Experience collaborating with globally dispersed project teams
• Experience managing and delivering projects using AI and emerging technology (i.e., Digital Assets, Blockchain, etc.) is preferred

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

Talents Needed For Success

• Critical Thinking: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Presentation Mastery: Strong communication and presentation skills, with past experience directly interacting and presenting to executive leadership
• Strategic Vision: Able to see the big picture and chart a bold course toward future-ready capabilities
• Influence & Collaboration: Skilled at engaging partners across all levels and building alignment
• Communication Excellence: Capable of synthesizing complex topics into clear, actionable messages
• Curiosity & Self-Learning: Curious with a desire to stay ahead of tech trends and pivot with purpose

We offer top class training and development for you to be an asset in our organization!

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.