Technical Project Manager - Trading Technology

Hudson River Trading•New York, NY

41d•$150,000 - $250,000

About The Position

Hudson River Trading (HRT) is seeking a Technical Project Manager to join our Trading Technology team. In this role, you'll drive initiatives that strengthen the performance, reliability, and scalability of HRT's global trading systems, collaborating with highly skilled engineers and cross-functional partners to deliver projects that directly impact our trading operations and technology strategy. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of technology and trading. The ideal candidate will leverage their technical expertise, organizational skills, and deep understanding of complex distributed systems to ensure our infrastructure and trading platforms continue to perform at world-class levels.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field; or equivalent industry experience
Proven experience leading software development or infrastructure projects in high-performance, low-latency, or real-time environments
Comprehensive understanding of systems design and the trading technology stack-including networking, market data, compute infrastructure, and trading lifecycle considerations-preferred
Strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail
Ability to grasp complex technical concepts and provide strategic problem-solving and process improvement suggestions
Excellent communication and coordination skills, with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical teams
Comfort working in a Linux environment, with experience using the command line and familiarity with scripting or programming languages
Understanding of project management methodologies and tools

Responsibilities

Partner with engineering teams to define project scope, milestones, and delivery goals for low-latency trading systems, networking, and compute initiatives
Identify and manage project dependencies across multiple engineering teams, ensuring alignment between software, hardware, and trading operations
Drive execution of technical projects regarding market connectivity, real-time data systems, and trading platform reliability
Translate technical discussions into actionable plans and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Track progress and provide transparent reporting on timelines, risks, and deliverables using tools such as Jira and internal dashboards
Refine engineering workflows, deployment processes, and release coordination for critical production systems
Facilitate communication across trading, research, and infrastructure groups to ensure timely delivery and operational readiness of new technologies

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