Project Management
Infrastructure Project Manager – Financial Services
YUPRO Placement
Contract, Mid-Senior Level
Remote: Yes
Company Description
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.