Optiver · 20 hours ago
Senior Technical Program Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$140K/yr - $200K/yr
5+ years expOptiver is a leading market-making institution focused on improving market efficiency and transparency. The Senior Technical Program Manager will lead global infrastructure programs, partnering with engineering teams to enhance performance and drive strategic growth.
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Responsibilities
Lead delivery of global infrastructure programs - from data center expansion and hardware lifecycle management to network and platform modernization
Partner with engineering and operations leadership to define scope, manage dependencies, and drive execution across teams
Build program frameworks to track progress, manage risk, and improve delivery predictability
Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure planning, capacity management, and process maturity
Ensure alignment between infrastructure, development, and trading stakeholders to support Optiver’s global growth
Qualification
Required
Hold a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field
Have 5+ years of experience in engineering (IT infrastructure, hardware, or networks) and/or technical program management in a high-performance environment
Strong technical understanding of data centers, compute, storage, and network systems
Proven success leading large-scale, complex infrastructure or hardware delivery programs
Excellent communicator and structured problem-solver with a bias for action
Highly self-motivated and thrive in environments with minimal oversight. You take full ownership, show initiative, manage your own priorities effectively and keep momentum even when direction isn't fully defined
Demonstrated hands-on experience in successfully managing complex, technical and business projects through completion
Possess strong problem-solving skills with a pragmatic approach
Have excellent communication skills, with the ability to adapt to different audiences
Preferred
Have a keen interest in financial markets and trading
Benefits
401(k) match up to 50% and fully paid health insurance
25 paid vacation days alongside market holidays
Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and snacks, regular social events, clubs, sporting leagues and more
Company
Optiver
Optiver is an international trading firm, headquartered in Amsterdam.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Rutger Brinkhuis
CEO Optiver US
Charlie Whitmer
Chief People Officer
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