Associate Director Project Management

DTCC • Tampa, FL

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

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.

As a Lead Project Manager, you will drive the successful delivery of complex, cross‑functional initiatives by structuring and executing detailed project plans, aligning stakeholders, and ensuring teams deliver against defined milestones. You will play a critical role in coordinating requirements, managing dependencies, and providing clear visibility into progress, risks, and outcomes.
This role requires a leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments, remains composed under pressure, and can manage multiple deliverables with firm target dates. You will serve as a trusted partner to senior leadership—driving conversations, escalating risks, and balancing delivery expectations with empathy for team challenges.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8 years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience
• 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager, with a strong focus on infrastructure delivery projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in complex, cross‑functional environments.
• Experience managing project artifacts including project plans, schedules, status reports, and financial tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and adaptable under pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver critical business outcomes while supporting and enabling Agile delivery practices.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of data infrastructure and BI tools.
• Understanding of data governance challenges and solutions.
• Strong facilitation skills with the ability to run effective project routines and stakeholder meetings.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute comprehensive project plans across the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
• Manage project scope, timelines, risks, dependencies, and quality in collaboration with cross‑functional stakeholders.
• Build and execute a clear communication strategy to ensure alignment and transparency at all levels.
• Prepare and deliver regular status reporting, highlighting key accomplishments, risks, issues, and next steps.
• Proactively identify, mitigate, and escalate risks and issues in a timely manner.
• Facilitate project meetings, document decisions and action items, and ensure follow‑through.
• Create and maintain documentation for project workflows, processes, and governance.
• Maintain and manage Jira boards, including backlog grooming and task updates.
• Actively participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies and partner closely with Product Owners and Scrum Masters.
• Coordinate materials and readiness for governance forums and leadership reviews.
• Take ownership beyond defined responsibilities to ensure successful project outcomes.

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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level