Associate, Program Manager - Technology, Transformational Strategy

Jefferies Financial Group • New York, NY

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About The Position

The Associate, Program Manager will assist in executing a strategic joint venture transformation and a major business and technology transformation initiative. This high-profile role is accountable for delivering a large-scale, front-to-back platform transformation that underpins a strategic joint venture. The successful candidate will lead execution of the program, covering rollout of trading, operations, finance, treasury, risk, compliance, and data platforms to establish the technology foundation for a new operating entity.

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, actionable reporting to Board members and senior executives to build confidence in program execution and delivery outcomes.
• Anticipate and address risks, issues, and dependencies before they affect delivery.
• Maintain a strong focus on execution, delivery quality, and successful outcomes.

What This Job Offers

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