Lead Project Manager

Are you ready to make an impact at DTCC?
Do you want to work on innovative projects, collaborate with a dynamic and supportive team, and receive investment in your professional development? At DTCC, we are at the forefront of innovation in the financial markets. We are committed to helping our employees grow and succeed. We believe that you have the skills and drive to make a real impact. We foster a thriving internal community and are committed to creating a workplace that looks like the world that we serve.
The Information Technology group delivers secure, reliable technology solutions that enable DTCC to be the trusted infrastructure of the global capital markets. The team delivers high-quality information through activities that include development of essential, building infrastructure capabilities to meet client needs and implementing data standards and governance.

Pay and Benefits: 

• Competitive compensation, including base pay and annual incentive
• Comprehensive health and life insurance and well-being benefits, based on location
• Pension / Retirement benefits
• Paid Time Off and Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
• DTCC offers a flexible/hybrid model of 3 days onsite and 2 days remote (onsite Tuesdays, Wednesdays and a third day unique to each team or employee).

The Impact you will have in this role:

 We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver projects that align with organizational goals. This role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate will excel at coordinating cross-functional teams, managing risks, and fostering stakeholder engagement.

 Your Primary Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution:
  • Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
  • Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
  • Lead all phases of the project lifecycle: initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Team & Stakeholder Management:
  • Assemble and manage project teams, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities.
  • Facilitate communication between stakeholders, vendors, and internal teams.
  • Provide regular status updates and escalate issues as needed.
• Risk & Quality Management:
  • Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure adherence to quality standards and compliance requirements.
  • Manage changes in scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate control processes.
• Performance Tracking & Reporting:
  • Monitor progress against KPIs and project milestones.
  • Prepare and present reports on project health, budget, and timelines to leadership.

 Talents Needed for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, or related field.
• Proven experience managing projects in IT, infrastructure, or business process improvement.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) and tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project).
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.

 Preferred Skills

• Experience with risk management, budgeting, and resource planning.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with SDLC and change management processes.

 Actual salary is determined based on the role, location, individual experience, skills, and other considerations. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. 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 accommodation.

DTCC proudly supports Flexible Work Arrangements favoring openness and gives people freedom to do their jobs well, by encouraging diverse opinions and emphasizing teamwork.  When you join our team, you’ll have an opportunity to make meaningful contributions at a company that is recognized as a thought leader in both the financial services and technology industries. A DTCC career is more than a good way to earn a living. It’s the chance to make a difference at a company that’s truly one of a kind.

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IT Architecture and Enterprise Services are responsible for enabling digital transformation of DTCC. The group manages complexity of the technology landscape within DTCC and enhances agility, robustness and security of the technology footprint. It does so by serving as the focal point for all technology architectural activities in the organization as well as engineering a portfolio of foundational technology assets to enable our digital transformation.