Vice President, Project Manager

About the role We are looking for a Vice President, Project Manager to join us in New York . Our Project Manage rs drive the delivery of EquiLend platform development and client implemen t ation projects. They s upport projects across our global business, working closely with technology, operations, product, business and client-facing teams.

This is a senior project management role for someone who can lead complex fintech software delivery with structure, pace and clear governance. You will manage projects through the software development lifecycle, bring visibility to risks, dependencies and decisions, and help ensure delivery teams and stakeholders stay aligned from planning through to release. The work will support EquiLend’s ability to deliver high-quality solutions across the securities finance ecosystem, including Trading, Post-Trade, Data & Analytics, RegTech and Platform Solutions.

What you’ll do

• Lead the planning, governance and delivery of software projects, ensuring scope, milestones, actions, risks and dependencies are clearly defined and actively managed.
• Own project plans, trackers, dashboards, status reports and governance materials that provide clear visibility for project teams, senior stakeholders and clients.
• Drive delivery discipline across the software development lifecycle, partnering with technology, product, operations and business teams to align activity with project goals.
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, risks and issues, escalating concerns early and supporting practical decisions to keep delivery on track.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and external clients to manage expectations through clear, timely and structured communication.
• Facilitate project meetings, governance forums, readiness reviews and stakeholder updates, ensuring actions and decisions are followed through. &am