Principal Program Manager, Real-Time

About the role

The Real-Time Program Management team at FactSet is seeking a Principal Program Manager to lead a cross-functional team delivering a program of work across several Data Solutions Product and Engineering teams. This role involves planning and executing a highly visible program of work, acting as the strategic bridge between business goals and technical delivery.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the entire Real-Time Market Data investment program throughout all phases of the SDLC.
• Lead and mentor Project Managers working under the program.
• Act as the primary client-facing and stakeholder-facing leader from the PMO, building trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Create project plans cooperatively with the engineering and product development stakeholders.
• Establish and consistently maintain a productive environment for successful cross-functional collaboration.
• Effectively, self-starter in managing key project management areas such as, requirements gathering and articulation, quality measures, scope management, time management, cost management, risk management, quality management, communications management and stakeholder management.
• Collect and analyze feedback from customers, stakeholders and other teams to shape requirements, evaluate business benefits/costs and drive business meaningful outcomes for the organization.
• Effectively manage project and team budgets across capex and opex to support Real-Time TCO.
• Clearly communicate project execution plan and development status with key stakeholders in a visible and consistent fashion.
• Collaborate with peer organizations within the PMO to establish joint roadmaps for overlapping areas of responsibility.
• Establish transparent, consistent, low bureaucracy and repeatable project management best practices for engineering and product development resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 10+ years of experience in project, program or portfolio management.
• 10+ years working directly with engineers.
• 10+ years working directly with product development, senior stakeholders and clients.
• PMP, PgMP, SAFe certifications or equivalent.
• Proven experience leading large, complex programs involving real-time market data processing.
• Strong background in cloud platforms (prefer AWS) and financial management of technology programs.
• Experience managing global, remote teams across multiple time zones with direct and indirect influence.
• Intermediate knowledge of financially traded instruments.
• Demonstrable leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders/colleagues directly and indirectly.
• Practitioner of Servant-Leadership.
• Desire for on-going challenges and interest in continuously learning about new business practices, technologies and financial instruments.
• Demonstrated, strong verbal and written communications skills and ability to translate technical features into business benefits.
• Strong understanding of reporting structures, governance models, and executive-level communication.

Qualifications

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.

Benefits

At FactSet, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, a discounted employee stock purchase program, paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days. We also provide flexible work accommodations, career progression planning, and opportunities for professional development. Additionally, we are committed to supporting our employees' total well-being through various initiatives and programs.

Pay

The budgeted salary amount range for this position in NYC and the State of Connecticut is $160K - $200K.

Schedule

Full-time position.