Infrastructure Readiness PM

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for an Infrastructure Readiness PM for a CONTRACT assignment with one of our premier Financial Services clients in New York, NY.
Responsibilities :
Seeking an infrastructure project manager from the financial services industry with experience in data center, real time market data, electronic trading and/or low latency network switch technology.
This role is hands-on, fast paced and a high-volume environment.

• The role will focus on critical day-to-day project management activities associated with the installation and coordination of new electronic trading infrastructure at Data Centers and Colocations, client connectivity and extranet services.
• As an IT project manager, you will be responsible for multiple ongoing projects throughout their execution cycle to ensure success as defined by adherence to standards of scope and timeline.
• This role will focus on project lifecycle for electronic trading including hardware tracking, installation coordination of network equipment, circuits, cross-connects and partnership with network operations to test, turn up and operationalize new services into production. This role is not application focused but rather network infrastructure readiness.

Required Skills :

• 12 years of technology project management experience within financial services firm / industry / exchange / colocation
• Experience leading network infrastructure programs/projects at Data Centers or offices
• Intermediate-level knowledge in one or more of the following: LAN, WAN, carrier circuits, data centers
• Experience working with client-facing groups, market data teams and a full knowledge of exchanges [NYSE, Nasdaq, BATS.etc)
• Knowledge of working with data B2B providers like BT Radianz, and TNS.
• Proven experience developing partnerships with and successfully coordinating across various Business, Technology, Operations, Control partners and stakeholders.
• Familiar with network infrastructure, IT Infrastructure, and network architecture.
• Knowledge and experience in workflow management software (e.g., Jira) and ServiceNow.
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately.
• Independent self-starter who can manage multiple activities to aggressive deadlines.
• Eagerness to learn the business and understand detailed requirements.
• Experience working with cross functional teams, including Operations, Design/Arch Technology, Risk and Compliance.
• Highly skilled in Microsoft Office Tools: Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project, Visio, and MS Teams.
• A minimum of 10+ years of professional experience in project management and product management in the finance and technology field.
• Proven-related experience preferably in the financial services industry, Low Latency, Market Data and Trading Desk or management consulting.
• Previous experience with Kanban and Agile
• On-site presence 3x per week in NYC

Preferred Skills :

• Bachelors degree (preferred)
• CCNA a plus
• PMP certification a plus

By applying for a job with SGA, you agree to allow SGA to process your application for this and future opportunities in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Also, to ensure timely processing, you agree to be contacted by our AI recruiter via email, text, or phone. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply, but you can reply STOP to any SMS message to opt-out of texts and may contact SGA at to opt-out of AI communications. The choice not to engage with AI will not adversely impact your consideration for placement. AI is not used to make any hiring determinations.
SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .
SGA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of Race, Color, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, Religion, National Origin, Disability, Veteran Status, Age, Marital Status, Pregnancy, Genetic Information, or Other Legally Protected Status. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, and our services, programs, and activities. Please visit our company to request an accommodation or assistance regarding our policy.