Project Management

Infrastructure Project Manager – Financial Services

YUPRO Placement

New York, NEW YORK, United States
Contract, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: Yes
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Company Name: YUPRO Placement

Job Description

Infrastructure Project Manager – Financial Services
This is a contract position.
This is a hybrid opportunity located in New York, NY. 

About this Position
Do you thrive in high-pressure environments managing complex infrastructure projects? Join a global financial firm’s fast-paced technology team to coordinate real-time market data and electronic trading infrastructure projects. This role focuses on client connectivity and extranet services within low-latency environments and requires hands-on experience in project execution and cross-functional collaboration.

Note: This position requires 2–3 days onsite. Friday and Saturday work is required. Candidates must be able to provide examples of prior roles where they have worked weekends.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead infrastructure projects for client connectivity and electronic trading systems

  • Manage the full project lifecycle: procurement, hardware installation, and network setup

  • Coordinate across technology, operations, risk, and compliance teams

  • Track project milestones, timelines, and deliverables to ensure success

  • Support data center and co-location site implementations for network and trading infrastructure

Job Skills/Requirements

  • 15+ years of technology project management experience

  • Deep knowledge of low-latency infrastructure, market data systems, and electronic trading

  • Strong experience in physical infrastructure, LAN/WAN, and telecommunications

  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, and MS Teams

  • Skilled in Jira, ServiceNow, and workflow/project management tools

  • Able to work independently with a sense of urgency and accountability

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement across all levels

  • Familiarity with financial exchanges (NYSE, Nasdaq, etc.) and vendors like BT/TNS

  • Experience with Kanban, Agile, and PMP certification is a plus

Why should you apply?

  • Work in a mission-critical role at a top-tier financial institution

  • Gain exposure to cutting-edge low-latency and trading technologies

  • Collaborate with high-performing, cross-functional global teams

  • Competitive compensation and long-term career growth potential

Pay Range:
Pay Range: $90 - $95/hr

YUPRO Placement is the nation’s leading skills-first placement firm placing and promoting historically overlooked talent into permanent hire, apprenticeship, and contract job assignments. We represent clients who support skills-first inclusive hiring practices. YUPRO Placement is an equal opportunity employer.

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