TL;DR

Director - Program Management (Fintech): Orchestrating execution for Nasdaq's unified data platform initiative with an accent on program delivery, governance, and managing Product Owners. Focus on driving large-scale, complex programs, aligning strategy, and ensuring critical program objectives are met in a fast-paced environment.

Location: Hybrid in Atlanta, Georgia, USA (at least 3 days a week in-office)

Company

Nasdaq is a global technology company that operates various stock exchanges and provides market services and data solutions.

What you will do

  • Lead program execution and planning for the unified data platform product development, managing milestones and dependencies.
  • Establish and maintain program governance, including reporting, risk management, and change control.
  • Partner with the Head of Product Development to align strategy, prioritize backlog, and achieve program objectives.
  • Directly manage and develop a team of 5 Product Owners, providing guidance and accountability.
  • Program manage the full product lifecycle from strategic planning to continuous improvement.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business, computer science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 7+ years of program or project management experience in technology or financial services.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-team programs in an Agile or Scrum environment.
  • Strong ability to influence stakeholders and drive alignment across global, matrixed teams.
  • Clear communicator with excellent organizational and prioritization skills, including executive presence.

Nice to have

  • Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., PMP, SAFe, Scrum Master).
  • Experience in capital markets, fintech, or related industries.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native data platforms and modern data stack technologies (e.g., Spark, Databricks).
  • Understanding of modern data engineering fundamentals, including pipelines and ETL/ELT.

Culture & Benefits

  • Competitive rewards package including base salary, annual bonus/commissions, and equity.
  • 401(k) program with 6% employer match and Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount.
  • Student loan repayment program up to $10k, company paid life and disability plans, generous paid time off.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, Health Spending Account with employer contribution, paid flex days.
  • Hybrid home/office schedule, paid parental leave, fertility benefits, paid bereavement leave.
  • Company gift matching program, Employee Resource Groups, paid volunteer days, education assistance, and professional development opportunities.