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The NORAM Project Management Director is a dynamic, high-impact leadership role spearheading transformational project initiatives across North America's fast-paced capital markets landscape. This visionary leader will establish and maintain a sophisticated PMO structure, drive innovation and excellence in project execution with particular focus on Calypso trading platform implementations and integrations, positioning our organization at the cutting edge of financial services while navigating complex regulatory requirements, market challenges, and emerging opportunities.

PM Team Structure & Governance

• Design and implement a comprehensive Project Management framework tailored specifically for capital markets technology with emphasis on Calypso trading platform governance
• Establish standardized methodologies, templates, and tools to streamline Calypso implementation projects across trading, risk, collateral, and treasury functions
• Develop and enforce stage-gate approval processes, investment prioritization frameworks, and resource allocation models
• Create and maintain project portfolio dashboards with real-time visibility into Calypso deployment status, risks, and dependencies
• Implement robust change control processes that balance governance requirements with the flexibility needed for iterative Calypso configurations
• Design and oversee project health scoring mechanisms to enable objective evaluation of in-flight initiatives
• Establish and chair governance committees composed of key stakeholders from business, IT, and operations

Calypso Platform Excellence

• Lead complex, enterprise-wide Calypso implementations across multiple asset classes, focusing on derivatives processing, structured products, and cross-asset trading capabilities
• Orchestrate Calypso upgrades and migrations from legacy systems, ensuring seamless transition with no service disruption
• Drive integration strategies between Calypso and other critical systems including market data providers, confirmation platforms, and settlement systems
• Establish centers of excellence for Calypso configuration best practices, custom development standards, and testing protocols
• Champion Calypso's straight-through-processing capabilities to maximize operational efficiency and reduce manual interventions
• Oversee the development of custom Calypso modules to address unique business requirements not covered by out-of-the-box functionality
• Lead the design and implementation of Calypso's workflow engine to optimize trade lifecycle management

Strategic Leadership & Organizational Impact

• Architect and execute project management strategies that revolutionize capital markets technology delivery through Calypso platform capabilities
• Lead an elite team of project professionals with specialized Calypso expertise, cultivating a high-performance culture
• Partner with C-suite executives to align Calypso implementation roadmaps with strategic market positioning and revenue growth objectives
• Drive organizational change management to ensure successful adoption of Calypso-enabled business processes
• Optimize front-to-back testing approaches for complex Calypso configurations
• Establish and maintain relationships with Calypso vendor management teams to influence product roadmap and expedite issue resolution

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, business, engineering, or related field; MBA or Master's degree strongly preferred
• 10+ years of progressive project management experience with at least 5 years leading complex capital markets initiatives specifically in the North American market
• Strong Understanding of Capital Markets Front, Middle & Back Office Operations
• Fluency in Interest Rate Derivatives, Fixed Income, Commodities and FX
• Demonstrated experience implementing and supporting Calypso, or similar platforms, with deep understanding of its architecture and capabilities
• Experience managing transition projects from legacy platforms to Calypso trading solutions
• Strong understanding of PMO establishment and maturity models in financial services organizations
• PMP certification required; additional certifications in risk management (FRM), financial services (CFA), or agile methodologies (CSM) highly desirable
• Expertise in project governance design, portfolio management techniques, and resource optimization strategies
• Advanced knowledge of financial instruments, trading workflows, and market operations across asset classes
• Experience leading global, cross-functional teams with diverse skill sets and cultural backgrounds
• Strong vendor management experience, particularly with Calypso and complementary financial technology providers

Key Characteristics

• PMO Leadership Excellence: Builds and maintains sophisticated project governance structures that balance control with agility
• Client Relationship: Builds and maintains relationships with C-Level Stakeholders at Nasdaq’s clients.
• Technology Translator: Bridges the gap between technical Calypso capabilities and business trading requirements
• Strategic Portfolio Manager: Optimizes project mix to maximize organizational value and strategic alignment
• Governance Architect: Designs scalable oversight frameworks that ensure quality without bureaucratic overhead
• Risk Management Expertise: Balances innovation with appropriate risk controls in a highly regulated environment
• Commercial Instinct: Identifies untapped value creation opportunities within Calypso implementations
• Change Acceleration: Drives organizational adoption of new Calypso-enabled trading workflows and capabilities
• Process Optimization: Streamlines delivery approaches to maximize efficiency and quality outcomes
• Cross-functional Collaborator: Works effectively across trading, risk, operations, and technology teams

Performance Measurement

Success in this role will be measured through:

• PM Team maturity advancement and governance effectiveness metrics
• Achievement of Calypso implementation milestones and successful legacy system decommissioning targets
• Team performance, engagement, and retention metrics
• Time-to-market acceleration for new products enabled by Calypso capabilities
• Calypso project delivery KPIs (time, budget, scope, quality) across the portfolio

This high-profile position offers exceptional visibility across the organization, with the opportunity to drive initiatives that fundamentally reshape our trading technology landscape and competitive position in capital markets through Calypso excellence.

This position can be located in New York, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 2 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 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.

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 $135,000 - $180,000. 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.

Nasdaq’s programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• 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.