Technical Program Manager
Technical Program Manager
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$ 125000 - 150000
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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker were on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the worlds leading financial markets with confidence.
Our growth story is nothing short of exhilarating. Over the last 20 years NinjaTrader has been dedicated to understanding and supporting traders on their journey toward trading the last five years alone our user base has grown by 400% to over 1.9 million users and we have become the number one rated futures brokerage worldwide.
But were not stopping there. Were constantly evolving pushing boundaries and modernizing the futures industry. Our commitment to innovation means users will always have access to dynamic tools real-time support and a community of like-minded traders.
So why work at NinjaTrader Here youre not just part of a team; youre part of a movement. We empower employees to reach new heights in their careers by providing a dynamic culture focused on social connection professional development and employee recognition initiatives. Sounds too good to be trueTake it from our employees.
Join us as we redefine whats possible in trading advocate for our customers and continue our journey toward becoming the worlds top retail-focused trading platform in the world.
What youll do:
As a NinjaTrader Technical Program Manager you will drive the development of high-quality scalable technology and diverse products throughout the organization. Reporting to the Head of Product Management you will oversee all stages of the product development lifecycle and collaborate closely with engineering and product development teams. With expertise in backend middleware technologies particularly within cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform or equivalent you possess a strong understanding of Backend and Middleware technologies essential for successful project delivery and infrastructure management. Your technical proficiency and program management experience will ensure the successful execution and delivery of projects. With strong leadership skills and experience in technical program management you will act as a vital communications link between technical and non-technical colleagues fostering cross-collaboration and mutual understanding between Product Management Product Development and other departments. You excel in prioritization organization tracking and risk management providing detailed updates and effectively clarifying project scope.
In this role you will:
Drive cross-functional alignment among engineering product management and stakeholders to ensure project milestones are achieve
Implement and support standardized agile processes leveraging scrum and agile best practices
Develop measure and enhance agile metrics to drive continuous improvement within the team
Lead agile rituals including backlog grooming sprint planning and blameless retrospectives to optimize team efficiency
Contribute innovative ideas for product development initiatives
Assist in roadmap creation and planning processes to align with strategic goals
Employ Agile methodologies to plan and oversee all product stages in collaboration with product development teams
Deliver comprehensive status reports on development progress to key stakeholders
Ensure timely releases and integrations while diagnosing triaging and resolving technical issues
Evaluate technology and product performance metrics proposing and facilitating improvements as needed
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project goals scope and deliverables for backend middleware systems
Manage the end-to-end project lifecycle from planning and execution to monitoring and reporting project progress
Coordinate with development teams to design and implement robust backend solutions aligned with business objectives
What youll need:
Bachelors degree in Computer Science Engineering or related technical field (or equivalent practical experience)
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities effectively in a fast-paced environment
35 years of technical program management experience within an Agile environment
Previous experience working as a Software Engineer understanding full SDLC
Proven track record of delivering scalable solutions on schedule
Successful history of leading multiple teams toward shared objectives
Proficiency in evaluating product performance metrics and resolving issues
Enthusiasm for staying abreast of advancements in technical product development
Strong understanding of cloud platforms preferably Google Cloud Platform and associated services (e.g. Google Kubernetes Engine)
Experience with Agile methodologies and project management tools
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with developers product managers business owners and senior leaders
Problem-solving mindset and ability to navigate complex technical challenges
Bonus points for:
Familiarity with DevOps practices and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines
Scrum or Agile certifications
Compensation:
The salary range for this role will be $125000.00 - $150000.00 addition this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).
Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays. Additional details on our total compensation package and benefits are listed below.
Our Core Benefits Include:
- Generous PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays Annually 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
- 1 Service Day Annually
- 401k with 3.5% Company Match
- Paid Parental Bonding Leave
- Health Vision Dental Coverage
- Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race color ancestry religion sex national origin sexual orientation age citizenship marital status disability gender gender identity or expression or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
