Senior Specialist

Product Development Responsibilities:

The Senior Specialist will have a passion for product development and will have the opportunity to lead modernization efforts for several products Nasdaq is at an exciting juncture with our AWS partnership, and this product leader will help bring the strategic vision to life. They will excel at working with colleagues to define product features and are able to add their own ideas to the conversation. They will own multiple product backlog(s) in JIRA and will be very skilled at translating business asks into well-defined, codifiable requirements. They will bring a strong product background to the table and always have their eye on the roadmap. In addition, they should have strong Agile experience, capable of leading development teams through sprints and related ceremonies

Project Management Responsibilities:

The Senior Specialist will need to be adept on the project management front to help coordinate development efforts across more then a dozen products and an upstream organization. This will mean building a framework to help track and coordinate key deliverables that may impact each respective group, as well as identifying risks therein. They are comfortable providing regular updates to colleagues and eager to build relationships across the firm.

• Leads product development efforts for assigned applications from current state to a modernized state.
• Translates business and technical feature requests into well-defined JIRA features and stories with clearly articulated acceptance criteria.
• Communicates seamlessly with agile, business and technical teams as well as their own management team.
• Monitors team performance and sprint capacity, and recommends schedule changes, cost adjustments, or resource additions.
• Provides timely and accurate information and status updates to technical and business teams.
• Monitors project resource spend as well as cloud costs.
• Leads agile teams (engineers, testers, UX resources) to develop product requirements and in all agile ceremonies (ex., sprint planning, sprint reviews, standups, backlog refinement, etc.).
• Develops project plans and coordinates with other internal teams on mutual dependencies and/or critical path items needed to deliver critical path enhancements or new products.
• Uses tools like Confluence, JIRA, and to track project progress, milestones, dependencies, and risks.
• Works independently as well as across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Embraces ambiguity and is able to drive progress on both the product and project management fronts.

• Comfortable working across different time zones (most often MST to CET) and able to build positive relationships, both in person and virtually.

• Education Required: Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in computer science, information technology, business administration, or a related field

• Experience Required: 4–7 years.
• Special Qualifications: CSPO, CSM, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified AI Practitioner, experience with data analytics tools like AWS QuickSight and/or Power BI, familiarity with Figma, JIRA, and Confluence.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future; Nasdaq will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

This position can be located in New York or Philadelphia, and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment (at least 3 days a week in office, subject to change), providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, color, disability, national origin, ancestry, race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.

What We Offer

We're proud to offer a competitive rewards package that is meaningful, recognizes the unique needs of our employees and their families and incentivizes employees for their contribution to Nasdaq's overall success.

The base pay range for this role is $97,000 - $150,000. In addition to base salary, Nasdaq provides a generous annual bonus/commission (short-term incentive), and equity (long-term incentive), comprehensive benefits, and opportunity for growth. Exact compensation may vary based on several job-related factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to: skill set, experience, education/training, business needs and market demands.

Nasdaq's programs and rewards are intended to allow our employees to:

• Secure Wealth: 401(k) program with 6% employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Program with 15% discount, Student loan repayment program up to $10k, Company paid life and disability plans, Generous paid time off
• Prioritize Health: Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, Health spending account with employer contribution, Paid flex days to support mental wellbeing, Gym membership discounts
• Care for Family: Hybrid home/office schedule (for most positions), Paid parental leave, Fertility benefits, Paid bereavement leave
• Connect with Community: Company gift matching program, Employee resource groups, Paid volunteer days
• Grow Career: Education Assistance Program, Robust job skills training and Professional development opportunities

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