IT. Project Manager

Senior Project Manager

About Citco

The market leadere premier provider. The best in the business. At Citco, we’ve been the front-runner in our field since our incorporation in 1948 led to the evolution of the asset servicing sector itself. This pioneering spirit continues to guide us today as we innovate and expand, push beyond the boundaries of our industry, and shape its future. From working exclusively with hedge funds to serving all alternatives, corporations and private clients, our organization has grown immensely across asset classes and geographies. For us, this progress is a pattern that we’ll only maintain as we move forward, always prioritizing our performance. So, for those who want to play at the top of their game and be at the vanguard of their space, we say: Welcome to Citco.

For more information about Citco, please visit www.citco.com

About the Team & Business Line:

Fund Administration is Citco’s core business, and our alternative asset and accounting service is one of the industry’s most respected. Our continuous investment in learning and technology solutions means our people are equipped to deliver a seamless client experience. We are looking for an energetic, motivated and hands-on Senior Project Manager to join the IT PMO team in Citco. Your project portfolio will consist of both Interface Solutions and Market Data.

Interface Solutions (IS) develops and maintains batch and real-time interfaces for order entry, instrument creation, and pricing. We provide SWIFT connectivity, broker integration, and third-party vendor solutions through SFTP, APIs, and messaging protocols. Our hybrid cloud solutions utilize diverse technologies to deliver optimal client connectivity.

Market Data IT creates and maintains a centralized source for instrument and pricing data, partnering with premium vendors to ensure data quality. We deliver this information to downstream consumers through direct feeds, APIs, and SFTP, using ETL tools and hybrid cloud solutions to meet client timing requirements.

We are seeking a hands-on, energetic, motivated, Senior Project Manager to actively manage and deliver critical projects across our Interface Solutions and Market Data platforms. This role requires direct day-to-day project leadership, strong technical understanding, and excellent stakeholder management skills.

Your Role:

Project Delivery & Execution:

• Lead project planning, execution, and delivery of Interface Solutions and Market Data initiatives
• Actively manage daily project activities, tasks, and resources
• Run daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and project status meetings
• Track and manage project dependencies, risks, and issues
• Monitor project budgets and timelines
• Identify and remove project roadblocks
• Maintain comprehensive project documentation
Ensure quality delivery of project deliverables

Stakeholder Management & Communication:

• Build and maintain relationships with development teams, business users, and vendors
• Facilitate effective communication between technical and business teams
• Create and maintain project status reports and dashboards
• Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts
• Escalate issues appropriately to senior management
Lead regular project status meetings and updates

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of hands-on project management experience with in-house application development and Agile/Scrum experience preferably in a financial institution environment
• PMP certification or equivalent (Agile certifications preferred)
• Strong understanding of capital markets and financial instruments
• Experience with Interface solutions and Market Data systems
• Expert knowledge of project management tools (JIRA, Confluence, MS Project)
Practical experience with both Waterfall and Agile methodologies

Technical Knowledge:

• Working knowledge of financial market connectivity protocols (SWIFT, FIX, APIs)
• Understanding of Market Data systems and integration
• Familiarity with hybrid cloud solutions
• Knowledge of ETL processes and data management
Experience with JIRA administration and customization

About You:

Core Competencies:

• Strong hands-on project management skills
• Excellence in day-to-day team leadership
• Effective communication at all levels
• Problem-solving and issue resolution abilities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills & ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Team motivation and collaboration skills

Additional Requirements:

• Financial services industry experience
• Experience running Agile ceremonies and implementing best practices
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong documentation and process improvement skills

Our Benefits

What We Offer:

Your well-being is of paramount importance to us, and central to our success. We provide a range of benefits, training and education support, and flexible working arrangements to help you achieve success in your career while balancing personal needs. Ask us about specific benefits in your location.