Senior Technical Program Manager

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, you’ll help execute Optiver’s technology strategy by leading the most challenging projects in a technology-powered firm where time is measured in nanoseconds.  

You’ll leverage your engineering and project management expertise to deliver pragmatic solutions to complex problems. With a focus on operational excellence and continuous improvement, you’ll collaborate with teams across trading, infrastructure, development, and IT operations teams to achieve optimal outcomes. 

What you’ll do: 

In Optiver’s fast-paced environment, you will work alongside engineers and leaders to deliver multiple projects that support the firm’s strategic growth and take Optiver to the next level. 

As a Senior Technical Program Manager, your key responsibilities include: 

• Managing projects for new trading and technical initiatives; collaborating with members of the trading, development, and infrastructure teams 

• Building relationships with leaders across the business to influence decision-making and guide teams to success in the face of ambiguity and complexity  

• Owning projects from planning to execution and reporting, with a strong understanding of the technical landscape 

• Initiating feedback loops to drive continuous improvement across teams 

• Improve the design of the firm’s planning and reporting processes to ensure cross-firm alignment 

What you’ll get:  

You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem-solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, collectively tackling some of the toughest challenges in the financial markets. 

In addition, you’ll receive: 

• The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 40 different countries 

• 401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance 

• 25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays 

• Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more 

Who you are: 

• Hold a degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field 

• Have 5+ years of experience with a proven track record in engineering (e.g., infrastructure or software development) and/or technical project management 

• Demonstrated hands-on experience in successfully managing complex, technical and business projects through completion 

• Possess strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach 

• Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences 

• Have a keen interest in financial markets and trading 

Who we are:

At Optiver, our mission is to improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and stabilising the market no matter the conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we prioritise safeguarding the health and efficiency of the markets for all participants. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a respected partner on 100+ exchanges across the globe. 

Our differences are our edge. Optiver does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, or other legally protected characteristics.