Technical Project Manager Job at Robert Half (New York)

Technical Project Manager

Robert Half

Location:
United States , New York

Category:
IT - Administration

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Job Description:

We are seeking a high‑performing Technical Project / Program Manager with 5+ years of experience delivering complex, cross‑functional initiatives within fast-paced financial or trading environments. This individual will operate at the intersection of engineering, data, and investment workflows—driving clarity, alignment, and disciplined execution across multiple teams. The ideal candidate combines strong technical fluency with a sharp business mindset, enabling them to translate strategic objectives into scalable, reliable solutions across the firm.

Job Responsibility:

Lead end‑to‑end delivery of technical projects and programs, including scoping, planning, execution, release coordination, and post‑launch support
Partner with engineering, data, investment, and business stakeholders to define requirements, timelines, and measurable success criteria
Maintain execution rigor by building project plans, managing dependencies, identifying risks, and ensuring high‑quality, on‑time delivery
Translate business and financial requirements into actionable technical deliverables—and convert technical concepts into clear business language
Proactively identify bottlenecks, trade‑offs, and process gaps
provide data‑driven recommendations to stakeholders and leadership
Coordinate program‑level planning across multiple related initiatives, aligning priorities and optimizing sequencing
Enhance delivery processes, tooling, and reporting frameworks to improve transparency and operational efficiency
Communicate effectively with stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership and investment teams
Ensure all initiatives comply with relevant regulatory, security, and operational standards typical of financial institutions
Run team or project-level ceremonies (Scrum, stand-ups, retros), monitoring metrics such as velocity and throughput

Requirements:

5+ years as a Technical Project Manager, Program Manager, or similar role within financial services, fintech, trading, banking, or asset management
Strong technical acumen and comfort partnering with engineering, architecture, and data teams (e.g., APIs, data pipelines, cloud platforms, SDLC)
Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, and other agile/project management systems
experience with diagramming tools (e.g., Lucidchart)
Hands-on experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) and related ceremonies
Scrum Master certification is a plus
Proven success delivering complex, high-impact initiatives in dynamic, high-accountability environments
Robust understanding of project and program management methodologies (Agile, Kanban, Waterfall, or hybrid models)
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in parallel
Strong analytical mindset
comfortable working with metrics, KPIs, and data-driven decision-making
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills

Nice to have:

Preferred: experience supporting multi-strategy hedge funds, systematic/quantitative trading teams, or investment technology platforms
Preferred: familiarity with software engineering concepts or programming fundamentals
Preferred: understanding of portfolio management systems, trade execution workflows, or order management systems

What we offer:

medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
competitive compensation and benefits
free online training

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Job Posted:
April 02, 2026

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