Lead Project Manager

Lead Project Manager


Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As a Project Manager, you will play a key role in the delivery of complex technical systems of varying sizes to new and existing customers, and will be part of discovering new technologies within the FinTech industry.


About the role:


We are looking for a Lead Project Manager to strengthen the Project Management team in Stockholm. You will be responsible for driving the execution of strategic initiatives across the Nasdaq Market Technology portfolio of Software Products and Software Services for Market Infrastructure Operations and New Markets. The Market Technology portfolio spans the complete securities transaction processing chain from trading via clearing & risk to settlement & depository and surveillance. You will be working directly with the senior and executive management of Exchange Venues, Clearing Houses and Central Securities Depositories across the globe.


What you will be doing:


You will lead cross-functional teams across the globe on your own or together with another Project Manager, delivering mission critical solutions and services to world-leading Market Infrastructure Operators and New Markets. You will be responsible for essential project management activities and stakeholder interaction, often working on-site building strong relations and trust with your client. You will be reporting into the Head of Project Management, which is part of the Client Success-Professional Services organization.


In this role, you will have the opportunity to work in a strong experienced team delivering complex technology solutions to international clients. You will work with and learn from subject matter experts, and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress within the Project Management team.


To be successful in this role, you need to have a flexible mindset and an ability to adapt when pre-requisites are changing. Also, we foresee structure and a great attention to details as important in this role, along with being comfortable liaising with individual contributors, as well as getting the most out of the team


Furthermore, you will have the following responsibilities:


Overall Project planning and follow up working closely with the Nasdaq sales representative and your counterpart project manager at the customer. Stakeholder management as part of reporting to monthly internal and external steering committee
Progress reporting and quality assurance
Budget creation and follow-up
Risk management including mitigation actions


What you will bring:


Project Management, Test Management or Technical Account Management experience with technical complex systems in an international environment
A track record of large complex delivery projects where you have been overall responsible for the full cycle of the projects from initial budgeting and planning until customer project acceptance.
A strong inner drive and motivation, thriving in a high pace environment
Experience from Leading other Project Managers as the Program Manager, and an interest in mentoring others to help develop the Project teams and our Project Management team
Abilities to engage and collaborate closely with external clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
Knowledge and experience from working in a cross-functional environment and an understanding of the whole Software Developer lifecycle (requirements, architecture, development and verification)
Knowledge of Financial Technology and how that support the financial infrastructure and capabilities.
A degree in Computer Science or other related discipline


It would be great if you have:


Experience from both agile and traditional Waterfall project methodology
Experience form being a developer, Business Analyst, Solution Architect or similar
SaaS experience will be considered meriting
Experience in managing agile projects and from being a Scrum Master


Does this sound like you?


This is a full-time position located in Stockholm, Sweden. Please submit your application in English.


About Nasdaq Stockholm:


Nasdaqs Stockholm office is located in the harbor area of Frihamnen, we have a private commuter shuttle running in the morning and evening hours between the office and the Karlaplan metro-stop. Our office offers free parking, secure bike storage and bike/e-bike lending. The office also features a gym and recreational sports room, as well as a restaurant and snack shop.


Nasdaq Sweden provides its employees with 32 annual vacation days, we offer a competitive compensation package which includes annual bonus and equity plans as well as an employee stock purchase program.


Come as You Are


Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.


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 an accommodation.


Apply online: http://nasdaqinc.contacthr.com/105490780