Technical Project Manager (TPM)

Only for W2 candidates, local to Charlotte, NC and New York City, NY Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager (TPM) to lead execution of the FX Modernization program. This role will drive delivery across application engineering, architecture, cloud/infrastructure, network, cybersecurity, testing, operations, business teams, and the vendor.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical understanding with disciplined project execution and can proactively manage dependencies, risks, blockers, and critical-path activities across a complex Capital Markets environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Own and drive the integrated technical delivery plan, milestones, dependencies, risks, and critical path.
• Coordinate delivery across Vendor, Architecture, Engineering, AWS/Cloud, Infrastructure, Network, Cybersecurity, Testing, Operations, and Business teams.
• Translate technical requirements and architecture decisions into actionable plans with clear owners and delivery dates.
• Manage cross-platform dependencies across FX and the broader FX ecosystem, including upstream and downstream integrations.
• Drive environment readiness, connectivity, security approvals, integration, testing, migration, and production readiness.
• Manage RAID items, proactively remove blockers, and escalate material risks and decisions.
• Coordinate SIT, UAT, performance/resiliency testing, cutover, rollback, and production implementation.
• Hold internal teams and ION accountable for commitments, deliverables, timelines, and issue resolution.
• Provide concise executive-level status reporting on delivery, risks, dependencies, and key decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of technical project/program management experience, preferably within Capital Markets or financial services.
• Proven experience delivering complex application modernization, vendor platform, cloud, or systems-integration programs.
• Strong understanding of SDLC, cloud/infrastructure, APIs, system integrations, networking, cybersecurity, testing, and production implementation.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex cross-team dependencies, risks, and critical-path deliverables.
• Strong vendor-management and stakeholder-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills across technical teams, business partners, vendors, and senior leadership.