Nasdaq Technology is looking for a passionate Senior Specialist with a focus on Project Management, to join the Bangalore technology center in India. If Innovation and effectiveness drive you forward this is the place for you!
Nasdaq is continuously revolutionizing markets and undergoing transformations while we adopt new technologies to develop innovative solutions, constantly aiming to rewrite tomorrow. As an Agile Project Manager Senior Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring alignment and effective value delivery across multiple workstreams and teams within the IR Insights/ESG Solutions space.
We are now looking for a Lead Project Manager to strengthen the Project Management team in Bangalore. You will be responsible for driving the execution of key initiatives across the IR Insights/ESG Solutions portfolio of Software Products and Software Services for Capital Access Platforms.
We are looking for candidates who share those values along with a genuine desire and drive to deliver top technology solutions to today's markets.
With this position we offer
Join the development organization for Investor Relations (IR) Insights/ESG solutions. The main objective for the development team in Bangalore is to build state of the art workflow and insights solutions to meet the intelligence, engagement and productivity needs of modern Investor Relations organizations. As the Agile Project Manager, you play a pivotal role in ensuring alignment and effective value delivery across multiple work streams and teams within the IR Insights/ESG Solutions space. Your focus will be to foster collaboration, remove obstacles and ensure that cross-team risks and dependencies are managed effectively. You will drive continuous improvement and ensure that delivery aligns with the strategic goals of the business
Your role and responsibilities:
You will lead cross-functional teams across the globe, delivering critical solutions and services to market-leading Investor Relations Workflow & Insights solutions. You will be responsible for crucial program/project management activities and internal customer interaction, often working on-site building strong relations and trust with your stakeholders.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to work across multiple strong, experienced teams delivering sophisticated technology solutions to a global client base. You will work with and learn from subject matter experts and have the opportunity to take on more responsibility and progress within the Agile Portfolio Management team. Besides working closely with your colleagues in Bangalore, you will also work closely with Nasdaq teams in other countries.
Furthermore, you will:
- Quarterly Planning: Ensure quarterly planning readiness (strategic alignment, organizational readiness, leadership and team preparedness), manage logistics and facilitate Quarterly Planning.
- Quarterly Plan Execution: Track progress, facilitate synchronization events, remove impediments and mitigate risks to quarterly plan.
- Flow Optimization: Establish metrics to measure the stability and predictability of Agile Teams/Team of Teams in delivering against planned objectives, identify opportunities to reduce waste within the value delivery system.
- Cross-Team Alignment: Serve as the primary point of coordination across various product development teams, ensuring consistency in agile practices, prioritization and deliverables. Facilitate communication and alignment across teams to ensure that all work streams are moving in the same (accurate) direction.
- Value Delivery: Ensure that all product development efforts are aligned with business goals and that value is delivered efficiently and effectively. Collaborate closely with Product Delivery Leads, Scrum Champions and other stakeholders to manage backlogs, dependencies, risks and resources.
- Dependency & Risk Management: Identify and manage dependencies, ensuring that any blockers or conflicts are addressed quickly. Help teams understand how their work fits into the larger business objectives and ensure smooth coordination between them. Proactively identify potential risks of issues across teams and develop strategies to mitigate or address them in alignment with the broader business objectives.
- Agile Facilitation & Coaching: Promote and improve Agile best practices across teams. Act as a mentor to teams to continuously improve Agile practices, delivery and communication.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior leadership and stakeholders to ensure their expectations are met and there is transparency and visibility. Help business owners evaluate economic trade-offs and provide insights to support data-drive decision making. Provide regular updates and insights into the Team of Teams performance and delivery metrics.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive a culture of continuous improvement by identifying areas for process enhancements, streamlining delivery and encouraging innovation across teams.
We expect you to have:
- At least 7+ years experience in Agile product development, with at least 3+ years in a leadership or cross-team role.
- Experience working with senior leadership and managing stakeholder expectations
- Solid understanding of Agile and scaled Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban, SAFe.
- Experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Confluence or similar).
- Proven experience handling sophisticated dependencies and aligning multiple teams toward common goals.
- Outstanding facilitation, communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and foster teamwork in a fast-paced environment.
Education Qualification: Bachelor's/Master's in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field.
It would be great if you
- Knowledge of scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale) is a plus
- Product development experience in a financial technology and services organization is a plus
- Experience coaching Agile teams is a plus
- Experience delivering SaaS solutions in an Agile environment is a plus
Does it sound like you What happens now
As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application in English as soon as possible. We will get back to you in 2-3 weeks.
What will it be like working here
Nasdaq is a vibrant and entrepreneurial company where everyone is encouraged to take initiative, challenge the status quo, and take intelligent risks. We want everyone to feel welcome and bring their authentic self to work. Every day, we are building a culture where we all feel connected, supported and empowered. We are a Hybrid-first environment that embraces work-life balance and fosters well-being.
What do we offer you
- Annual monetary bonus.
- An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder
- Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
- Health Insurance Program
- Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work
- Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year) in addition to standard vacations and holidays
- Internal mentorship program get a mentor or become one
- Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy
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.
Nasdaq is a leading global provider of trading, clearing, exchange technology, listing, information, and public company services. As the creator of the world's first electronic stock market, its technology powers more than 100 marketplaces in 50 countries. Nasdaq is home to over 4,000 total listings with a market value of approximately $12 trillion.
To learn more, about our business visit business.nasdaq.com. Check out more about our Life at Nasdaq.
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.
