Associate - Technology (Application & Data Product Manager)

PJT Partners•New York, NY

About The Position

PJT Partners is a global advisory-focused investment bank. The PJT Partners Technology team is responsible for creating and continuously improving a robust and secure technology foundation that supports the firm’s business activities. The Data & Applications team within Technology manages business-facing applications and builds the analytics products, AI-powered tools and data infrastructure that connect data, technology and decision-making across the firm. Team members combine finance and business expertise with technical skills in application development, data engineering and data analytics to deliver technology solutions across corporate functions and client advisory. PJT Partners is seeking a highly motivated Application and Data Product Manager to work on strategic projects within the Data Applications Technology team. In this role, you will partner with key stakeholders to define requirements, manage end-to-end project execution, and ensure seamless collaboration across business, technology, and corporate teams. You will oversee the strategic vision, planning, development, testing, and deployment of various initiatives while driving process improvements, managing risks, and ensuring timely delivery. This position requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer information systems or related fields
5+ years of working experience as a business analyst, data analyst, product/project manager
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the demonstrated ability to work with all levels within the organization, including stakeholder management
Strong organizational, analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills; accuracy and attention to details
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple project priorities, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
Demonstrates ability to think end-to-end, connect moving parts, and anticipate and manage project risk
Knowledge and experience in the Financial Services industry
Understanding application development and Agile Application development methodologies
Experience working with third-party vendors
Knowledge of SaaS based platforms, and familiarity with cloud technologies

Nice To Haves

Ability to leverage AI tools (e.g. Copilot, Claude) to support analysis, documentation, and workflow efficiency in an enterprise environment
Experience with data visualization tools and the development of management reports / dashboards
Familiarity with Atlassian Application development/management suite: Confluence & JIRA is a plus

Responsibilities

Define product vision, roadmap and lead end-to-end delivery across business, technology and corporate teams, managing priorities, risks, and execution
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables
Translate complex technical and data requirements into actionable plans and develop and maintain detailed project plans to track progress and manage changes to scope, schedule, and costs
Partner with stakeholders to document business processes, workflows, and end‑to‑end data flows, including lineage, integration points, and supporting artifacts such as data dictionaries, metadata, and mapping documents
Analyze datasets to identify trends, gaps, and insights, and collaborate with technical teams to translate findings into validated data requirements and specifications that are accurately implemented in new capabilities and process improvements
Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for seamless execution; maintain strong vendor relationships
Oversee development, testing, launch, and support phases; manage release testing, change controls, and QA compliance
Prepare regular updates and comprehensive documentation for stakeholders; escalate risks and delays as needed
Identify potential risks and implement mitigation strategies to ensure timely delivery
Manage BAU activities, enhancements, defect requests, and support tickets for in-scope systems
Drive system optimization and best practices
Review current platforms and build report specifications
Coordinate application training and communication initiatives