Technical Delivery Manager - Hedge Fund

Senior Technical Delivery Manager – Software Engineering | Hedge Fund

Hedge Fund - NYC - 4 Days on-site

Total Comp: Base + Cash Bonus - Advertised Base range only.

Please note: Visa Sponsorship is NOT available. Candidates must be US Citizens or hold Permanent Residency.

The Opportunity

This is a senior leadership opportunity combining software delivery, engineering strategy and technology transformation, working closely with Engineering Managers, Technology Leadership and business stakeholders.

The successful candidate will bring a strong technical understanding of software development, alongside the ability to coordinate multiple engineering teams, establish delivery priorities and drive execution across sophisticated technology platforms.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the end-to-end delivery of complex software engineering projects and technology programmes.
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• Partner with Engineering Leadership to establish technical roadmaps, delivery priorities and execution plans.
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• Coordinate multiple development teams, managing dependencies, resources and competing business requirements.
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• Drive improvements in software development lifecycles, Agile delivery practices and engineering processes.
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• Oversee technology change initiatives, ensuring effective implementation and adoption across teams.
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• Establish clear delivery milestones, performance metrics and reporting frameworks.
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• Identify technical bottlenecks, delivery risks and opportunities to improve engineering productivity.
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• Work with senior stakeholders to align technology investments with broader business objectives.
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• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement across engineering teams.
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Requirements

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• Proven experience as a Technical Delivery Manager, Engineering Delivery Lead, Technology Programme Manager or Software Development Manager.
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• Strong track record delivering complex software engineering projects, from initial planning through production deployment.
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• Excellent understanding of software architecture, SDLC, Agile methodologies and modern engineering practices.
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• Experience coordinating multiple engineering teams and managing complex technical dependencies.
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• Demonstrated success implementing technology transformation and change management initiatives.
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• Strong analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to delivery performance and decision-making.
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• Excellent stakeholder management skills, including experience working with senior engineering and technology executives.
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• Ability to balance strategic planning with hands-on delivery oversight.
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Desirable Experience

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• Background within a hedge fund, proprietary trading firm, investment bank or sophisticated financial technology environment.
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• Previous experience in software engineering or technical leadership.
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• Exposure to trading technology, quantitative systems, risk platforms or enterprise technology infrastructure.
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• Experience improving engineering delivery frameworks across multiple teams.
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