Senior Project Manager

Acuity Analytics

"Seeking a tenured Project Manager to lead end-to-end modernization of critical applications for BFSI clients & oversee the design and build of a low-latency, production-grade FIX engine and connectivity layer for front-office trading workflows"

Immediate Joiners are highly preferred!

Mandatory Skills:

• Candidates should have a Bachelors or master’s in science or engineering disciplines (Computer Science, Engineering, Math's, Physics, etc.) or a related field.
• 7 to 12 years of project management experience in technology transformation (with at least 4 years in BFSI).
• Proven track record managing low-latency applications and data modernization projects (preferably involving .NET, SQL Server, cloud migration, and reporting platforms) and migrating them to containerized .NET or Python-based applications, with knowledge of modern stacks like React and Python.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence).
• Trading Application Expertise: Strong experience with trading-related applications, preferably FX derivatives, and a preference for candidates with engineering management background over purely people-focused project managers.
• DevOps and Cloud Readiness: Candidates should be familiar with the DevOps cycle, application architecture, and processes for monetization in on-prem environments, as well as making applications cloud-ready.
• Experience with regulatory/compliance-driven environments (e.g., BCBS239, DORA); PMP, PRINCE2, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication (both written and verbal) and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of legacy application modernization projects for BFSI clients, ensuring timely execution, stakeholder alignment, risk management, and achievement of business outcomes.
• Develop and maintain the overall project plan, timeline, and RAID (Risks, Assumptions, Issues, Dependencies) log.
• Coordinate mobilization, discovery, deep-dive analysis, and roadmap phases across workstreams.
• Facilitate workshops, stakeholder interviews, and governance meetings (Steering Committee, Working Groups, Stand-ups).
• Manage access to environments, documentation, and SMEs; escalate and resolve blockers.
• Track progress against milestones, deliverables, and success metrics; ensure quality and completeness of all project artifacts.
• Oversee risk management, compliance, and change control processes.
• Ensure effective communication and alignment between client sponsors, technical teams, and business stakeholders.
• Prepare and deliver executive readouts, status reports, and handover documentation.
• Support the adoption of agile and DevOps practices, ensuring integration with CI/CD and test automation initiatives.

Please mail your updated CV at nihal.upadhyay@acuityanalytics.com