Principal Program Director - Global Markets Technology Implementation | London, UK

Principal Program Director - Global Markets Technology Implementation

Your Mission & Impact
Drive enterprise-wide transformation programs that revolutionize how the world's financial markets operate. As a Program Director at Nasdaq, you'll orchestrate multiple complex projects and strategic initiatives that directly influence global financial systems and set new industry standards.

What Will You Do

• Oversee a portfolio of complex, large-scale implementation programs across multiple workstreams
• Direct program governance with full accountability for multi-million dollar budgets
• Establish and maintain program management frameworks and methodologies
• Lead strategic planning and execution across global cross-functional teams
• Transform organizational strategies into executable program roadmaps
• Drive continuous improvement and standardization across project delivery
• Develop and implement program strategies aligned with Nasdaq's strategic objectives
• Establish robust governance frameworks and risk management protocols
• Create and maintain program-level financial forecasts and resource allocation plans
• Coordinate multiple project workstreams ensuring interdependency management
• Build and maintain executive-level stakeholder relationships
• Develop and mentor project management teams across the organization

What You Will Bring

• Extensive progressive program management experience in capital markets
• Proven track record of delivering complex, multi-year transformation programs
• Advanced degree in Business, Technology, Finance, or related field
• PgMP/MSP/ PMP certification preferred
• Expert knowledge of program governance and portfolio management
• Strong financial background and business strategy understanding
• Exceptional leadership and stakeholder management capabilities
• Global mindset with demonstrated experience leading international teams

Why Nasdaq Will Accelerate Your Career

• Annual monetary bonus
• An opportunity to become a Nasdaq shareholder
• Employee Stock Purchase Program Nasdaq stocks with a discount
• Pension Plan
• Flexible health insurance program
• Flexible working schedule and hybrid way of work
• Additional paid leave days after 2 years of working at Nasdaq
• Flex day program (up to 6 paid days off a year)
• Internal mentorship program - get a mentor or become one
• Wide selection of online learning resources, e.g., Udemy

The Nasdaq Difference
Join an organization that's not just participating in the future of finance - we're creating it. Nasdaq's mission to pioneer innovative technology offering efficient, accessible, transparent, fully integrated solutions is only achievable due to our outstanding workforce. The fusion of deep technical knowledge with the element of human passion, understanding, and energy is what makes Nasdaq's employees outstanding. At Nasdaq, we offer great opportunities to collaborate on challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. As we continue our exciting growth trajectory, we recognize how meaningful investing in the best talent across the globe is. Are you self-driven, innovative, execution-focused, and customer-centric? If yes, we want to invest in you.

Are You Ready to Lead the Future of Financial Markets?
If you're passionate about leading large-scale transformation programs and driving organizational excellence in global financial markets, we want to hear from you. Please submit your application in English. Interviews are conducted on a rolling basis.

Come as You Are
Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.