Software Project Manager

The Low Latency Group within the London Stock Exchange Group has an immediate opening for a Software Project Manager. We are looking for passionate and enthusiastic problem-solvers with an interest in capital markets data to join us as we continue providing technology innovation and support to the world's leading global capital markets companies. In this role, you will be part of a growing talented team that is tasked with delivering best in class market data solutions to the financial services industry. 

What you'll do

The Project Manager will work with stakeholders to gather and define business requirements, design workflows, and will serve as the bridge between technology / business units and support the team with production support and delivery tasks. This role will involve liaising with stakeholders across the organization. Superb verbal and written communication are a prerequisite.

Responsibilities include

• Work across multi-functional teams to ensure alignment of deliverables

• Generate data driven reporting and analysis

• Investigate issues and work proactively to remove roadblocks

• Gather project status for reporting and liaise between technical teams and stakeholders

• Take notes, document decisions, follow up on deliverables

• Communicate with stakeholders on projects / deliverables 

Work Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a project/program manager or similar in the capital markets or financial technology industries

• The ability to quickly grasp highly technical concepts and become an SME on our products, team dynamics and project workflows

• Strong written and verbal communications skills, ability to interact at all levels of the organization and tailor messages appropriately

• Independent self-starter who can manage multiple projects with aggressive deadlines

• Eagerness to learn the business and recommend/implement ways to improve our processes

• Experience with Agile methodology

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and advanced skills in Excel are a must

• Must be willing to work 9am – 6pm UK shift

Nice to have

• Professional certification such as CAPM/PMP/PBA from the Project Management Institute

• Experience with JIRA/Confluence preferred

• Technical/software/systems engineering background

Join us and be part of a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement. If you're ready to take your career to the next level and make a significant impact, we'd love to hear from you.

LSEG is a leading global financial markets infrastructure and data provider. Our purpose is driving financial stability, empowering economies and enabling customers to create sustainable growth.

Our purpose is the foundation on which our culture is built. Our values of Integrity, Partnership, Excellence and Change underpin our purpose and set the standard for everything we do, every day. They go to the heart of who we are and guide our decision making and everyday actions.

Working with us means that you will be part of a dynamic organisation of 25,000 people across 65 countries. However, we will value your individuality and enable you to bring your true self to work so you can help enrich our diverse workforce.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. This means that we do not discriminate on the basis of anyone's race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Conforming with applicable law, we can reasonably accommodate applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

You will be part of a collaborative and creative culture where we encourage new ideas. We are committed to sustainability across our global business and we are proud to partner with our customers to help them meet their sustainability objectives. Our charity, the LSEG Foundation provides charitable grants to community groups that help people access economic opportunities and build a secure future with financial independence. Colleagues can get involved through fundraising and volunteering.

LSEG offers a range of tailored benefits and support, including healthcare, retirement planning, paid volunteering days and wellbeing initiatives.

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