VP, Senior Program Director

As a senior leader at Nasdaq, you will be accountable for shaping and delivering large-scale enterprise transformation programs that advance our position as a global technology company powering markets and economies. This role demands the ability to translate complex business strategies into execution across Financial Market Infrastructures (FMIs) and Tier 1 banking clients.

You'll thrive in this position if you bring executive presence, deep capital markets expertise, and the ability to mobilize global teams to deliver measurable impact across complex, highly regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and lead strategy and execution for large-scale, multi-year transformation programs, ensuring alignment with client priorities and Nasdaq's global objectives.

• Represent Nasdaq with senior client stakeholders — including C-suite leaders and steering committees — to build trusted relationships and influence key decisions.

• Establish and maintain robust program governance frameworks, ensuring effective oversight of risk, financials, delivery, and reporting.

• Lead complex transformation initiatives spanning technology modernization, operating model redesign, and regulatory-driven change.

• Drive operational excellence across program delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality management.

• Build, inspire, and develop high-performing, cross-functional teams across geographies, ensuring effective resource planning and delivery discipline.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in program management and transformation delivery within capital markets, banking, or financial market infrastructures.

• Proven success leading large-scale, complex programs across Tier 1 banks or FMIs (e.g., exchanges, clearing houses, custodians, or central banks).

• Strong executive presence with a demonstrated ability to engage and influence C-suite stakeholders and build long-term partnerships.

• Deep understanding of front-to-back capital markets operations, including trading, clearing, custody, and post-trade processing.

• Demonstrated experience managing large program financials, including budget oversight, forecasting, and commercial governance.

• Exceptional communication, governance, and stakeholder management skills in global, regulated environments.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or equivalent senior leadership training.

• Experience delivering enterprise-wide technology implementations and data transformation initiatives.

• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, MSP, Agile, or SAFe).

Benefits & Rewards
We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable).

The actual pay depends on factors like your skills, experience, qualifications, and location. In addition to base pay, we offer short-term incentives (bonus or commission) and long-term incentives (equity), where applicable.

We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees. The pay range you see reflects the full salary band for this job level, including room for progression over time.

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.