Associate, Program Manager - Technology, Transformational Strategy

Jefferies • New York, NY

4d • $100,000 - $130,000

About The Position

Jefferies is seeking a Program Manager to help execute a strategic joint venture transformation and a significant business and technology transformation initiative. This high-profile role is accountable for delivering a large-scale, front-to-back platform transformation that will underpin a strategic joint venture. The role leads execution of the rollout of trading, operations, finance, treasury, risk, compliance, and data platforms to establish the technology foundation for a new operating entity.

The Program Manager oversees delivery, integration, migration, and deployment of technology platforms and supporting infrastructure required for Day 1 launch. The role drives accountability across workstream leads, partners with technology, business, control functions, and external stakeholders, and works with senior executives to align priorities, resolve challenges, and drive decisions. It also provides actionable reporting to Board members and senior executives, anticipates delivery risks and dependencies, and maintains a focus on execution quality and outcomes.

Requirements

• 2–5 years leading large-scale technology transformation programs.
• Experience with technology modernization, platform integration, migration, and large-scale change.
• Strong understanding of technology delivery, testing, migration, implementation, and operational stabilization.
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Global Markets industry experience, particularly Equities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery, integration, migration, and deployment of front-office trading platforms, middle- and back-office systems, risk and finance platforms, data services, and supporting infrastructure required for Day 1 launch.
• Drive accountability across workstream leads to ensure commitments are delivered on schedule.
• Partner across technology, business, control functions such as audit and procurement, and external stakeholders to ensure successful program delivery and launch.
• Partner with senior executives to align priorities, resolve challenges, and drive key decisions.
• Provide concise and actionable reporting to Board members and senior executives about program execution and delivery outcomes.
• Anticipate and address risks, issues, and dependencies before they impact delivery.
• Maintain focus on execution, delivery quality, and successful outcomes.

Benefits

• Annual discretionary incentive and retention bonus.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k).
• Life, accident, and disability insurance.
• Wellness programs.
• Paid time off, including planned time off, unplanned time off, and paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave for full-time employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed