VP, Senior Program Director

Nasdaq, Inc.; United States; Hybrid; USD 178,000 - 267,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 6% employer match

Employee Stock Purchase Program 15%

Student loan repayment program

Company paid life and disability plans

Generous paid time off

Hybrid home/office schedule

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

Nasdaq, Inc. is seeking a Senior Program Director to shape and deliver enterprise transformation initiatives across FMIs and major banks. You will translate complex strategies into actionable programs, lead cross‑functional teams, and maintain governance and stakeholder alignment.

You bring 20+ years in capital markets leadership, executive presence, and proven ability to influence senior stakeholders. The role is based in New York with a hybrid work model and substantial global impact.

Qualifications

• 20+ years leading programs and transformation delivery in capital markets, banking, or FMIs.
• Proven ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Deep front-to-back capital markets experience including trading, clearing, custody, and post-trade.
• Fluent in Spanish to communicate with clients.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategy and execution for large-scale, multi-year transformation programs.
• Represent Nasdaq with senior client stakeholders, including C-suite leaders.
• Establish governance frameworks with oversight of risk, financials, and delivery.
• Drive operational excellence across scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Lead technology modernization, operating model redesign, and regulatory change.
• Build high-performing cross-functional teams across geographies.

Skills

Executive presence

Senior leadership

Capital markets knowledge

Stakeholder management

Strategic execution

Education

MBA

Tools

PMP

PgMP

PRINCE2

MSP

Agile

SAFe

Job description

Senior Program Director

As a senior leader at Nasdaq, you will be accountable for shaping and delivering large-scale, enterprise transformation programs that advance our position as a global technology company powering markets and economies.

This role requires the ability to translate complex business strategies into execution across Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Tier 1 banking clients.

You’ll thrive in this position if you bring executive presence, deep capital markets expertise, and the ability to mobilize global teams to deliver measurable impact across complex, highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategy and execution for large-scale, multi-year transformation programs, ensuring alignment with client business priorities and Nasdaq’s global objectives.
• Represent Nasdaq with senior client stakeholders, including C-suite leaders and steering committees, building trusted relationships and influencing key decisions.
• Establish and maintain strong program governance frameworks, ensuring effective oversight of risk, financials, delivery, and reporting.
• Drive operational excellence across program delivery, including scope, schedule, budget (20M+ annually), and quality management.
• Lead complex transformation initiatives spanning technology modernization, operating model redesign, and regulatory-driven change.
• Build and inspire high-performing, cross‑functional teams across geographies, ensuring effective resource planning and delivery discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive (20+ years) leadership experience in program management and transformation delivery within capital markets, banking, or financial market infrastructures.
• Proven success leading large-scale, complex programs across Tier 1 banks or FMIs (e.g., exchanges, clearing houses, custodians, central banks).
• Strong executive presence with demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and build long-term partnerships.
• Deep understanding of front‑to‑back capital markets operations, including trading, clearing, custody, and post‑trade processing.
• Demonstrated experience managing large program financials, including budget oversight, forecasting, and commercial governance.
• Exceptional communication, governance, and stakeholder management capabilities in global, regulated environments.
• Must be fluent in Spanish to communicate with clients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent senior leadership training.
• Experience delivering enterprise-wide technology implementations and data transformation initiatives.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, SAFe).

This position will be located in New York City, NY and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in‑office, subject to change, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated. We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

What We Offer

We’re proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq’s overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $178,000 - $267,000.

In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth.

Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career page.

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