Project Manager Senior Specialist - Agile

As the Agile Project Manager Senior Specialist, you play a pivotal role in ensuring alignment and effective value delivery across multiple work streams and teams within CAP Technology. 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, deploying critical solutions and technology that are foundational for delivering quality solutions. You will provide crucial program/project management functions from inception to deployment, including internal customer interaction, building strong relations and trust with your customers. 

In this role, you will work across multiple strong, expert teams delivering sophisticated solutions to a global client base. You’ll be instrumental in supporting Nasdaq corporate and CAP Divisional initiatives such as the implementation of AI Efficiency Reporting, Project Development Lifecycle (PDLC) Compliance, and the implementation, adoption and continued evolution of project execution tools such as the Metrics Starter Pack and CAP Execution Maturity Assessment.   

Furthermore, You Will:

• Execution: Assist with the definition, planning and execution of Nasdaq corporate and CAP divisional initiatives, track initiative 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 and find 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 results. 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!
• Partner closely with Product & Technology Leaders and other customers to handle backlogs, dependencies, risks and resources. 
• Dependency & Risk Management: Identify and handle dependencies, ensuring that any blockers 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 enhance Agile protocols across teams. Act as a coach to teams to continuously improve Agile practices, delivery and communication.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with senior leadership and customers to ensure their expectations are met and there is clarity 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:
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks such as Scrum, Kanban and associated certifications (CSM, CSPO, etc.).
• At least 7+ years’ experience in Agile product development, with at least 5+ years in a leadership or cross-team role.
• Solid understanding of and practical experience using AI technologies and concepts.
• Experience working with senior leadership and handling customer expectations. 
• Experience with Agile project management tools (Jira, Confluence or similar).
• Shown experience mhandling complex dependencies and aligning multiple teams toward common goals.
• Exceptional facilitation, communication and social skills. 
• Ability to navigate ambiguity and develop partnership in a fast-paced environment.
• Education Qualification: Bachelor’s/Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or a related field.
• 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  

It would be great if you bring:

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of scaled Agile frameworks (e.g., SAFe, LeSS, Scrum@Scale)
• Product development experience in a financial technology and services organization
• Experience coaching Agile teams

Does it sound like you? What happens now? 

As the selection process is ongoing, please submit your application 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.  

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.