NinjaTrader · 1 day ago
Technical Program Manager – Client Platforms
Chicago
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $150K/yr
3+ years expNinjaTrader is an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker dedicated to empowering traders. They are seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead complex engineering programs across their client platforms, focusing on enhancing scalability, reliability, and quality of customer-facing systems.
FinTechSoftwareTrading Platform
Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate major engineering programs that advance the performance, stability, and scalability of NinjaTrader’s client platforms
Oversee the technical transition of our Dot-Com site from an external agency to internal engineering teams, managing all dependencies, integrations, and delivery milestones
Drive alignment and execution across the Core Squad, which spans mobile, web, and desktop applications, ensuring consistent technical direction and delivery discipline
Partner with engineering and architecture leadership to define program goals, success metrics, and technical milestones that support strategic objectives
Translate complex technical initiatives into actionable execution plans, ensuring clarity across teams and maintaining focus on delivery outcomes
Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies across systems, proactively resolving issues to maintain schedule and quality
Build strong relationships across engineering, DevOps, QA, Security, and Release Management to streamline coordination and maintain operational excellence
Establish visibility and accountability through effective tracking, documentation, and communication using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Notion
Drive process consistency and delivery predictability, helping teams refine how they plan, commit, and execute within the squad model
Promote continuous improvement, encouraging retrospectives and data-driven learning across technical programs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
3–5 years of experience leading complex engineering programs or large-scale technical initiatives across Web, Mobile, or Desktop platforms
Strong understanding of modern web architectures, native mobile development, and CI/CD pipelines
Demonstrated success managing technical migrations, refactors, or platform modernization efforts
Proven ability to influence without authority and align distributed teams around shared technical outcomes
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical detail clearly to both engineers and executives
Strong working knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery models
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and high accountability for results
Preferred
Experience in financial technology, trading, or other real-time, data-intensive domains
Prior exposure to desktop application delivery (Electron, .NET, or similar)
Experience with feature flagging, experimentation frameworks, or progressive delivery systems
Technical background in software engineering or systems architecture
Benefits
401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions.
Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.
Generous PTO
7 Paid Holidays Annually + 5 Conditional Holidays Annually
1 Service Day Annually
401k with 3.5% Company Match
Paid Parental Bonding Leave
Health, Vision, Dental Coverage
Life and Disability Insurance Covered 100% by NinjaTrader
Company
NinjaTrader
NinjaTrader provides trading software and brokerage services for futures, forex, and equities markets.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Long Ridge Equity Partners
2025-03-20Acquired
2020-01-06Private Equity
Leadership Team
M
Martin Franchi
Chief Executive Officer
Ryan Pitylak
Executive Vice President of Growth
Recent News
2026-01-09
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