Project Manager

SMMS SMARTS Market Surveillance Pty Ltd

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Japan - Tokyo Until 8/23/2026 8+ years exp First posted May 22, 2026 Last posted May 22, 2026
Job description

As a Project Manager reporting to the AVP of Client Services, you'll play a critical role in driving successful system implementations and upgrades for major clients across the APAC region, ensuring exceptional delivery and customer satisfaction.

You'll thrive in this position if you're results-driven, collaborative, and bring a passion for capital markets technology to a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end project delivery for system implementations and upgrades, ensuring on-time delivery and seamless launch execution.

  • Create and maintain comprehensive project plans, controls, and governance frameworks that support scalability and efficiency.

  • Partner with clients and internal customers across time zones to align on requirements, resolve issues, and deliver quality solutions.

  • Lead project profitability across various engagement models (T&M, Fixed Price, Hybrid), ensuring baseline targets are met.

  • Mentor and develop project teams, encouraging collaboration and excellence throughout all project phases.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business, technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.

  • 8+ years of experience in project management delivering capital markets solutions in onsite/offshore models.

  • Strong ability to manage client relationships, lead cross-functional teams, and deliver results in complex environments.

  • Clear communicator with experience managing multi-location teams in collaborative, matrixed environments.

  • Proficiency in project management frameworks and tools such as Agile methodologies and delivery management platforms.

  • Regular onsite work at client locations is a requirement of this role.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management Certification (PMP, Agile, or equivalent).

  • Experience implementing front or back office systems within banks, hedge funds, or asset managers.

  • Background in business or systems analysis and solution design within capital markets.

This position will be located in Tokyo and offers the opportunity for a hybrid work environment at least 3 days a week in-office, providing flexibility and accessibility for qualified candidates.

This is a permanent, full-time role so candidates should have full working rights in Japan. To be eligible to apply, you must have Japanese citizenship or permanent residency status.

Benefits & Rewards

We offer a competitive, well-rounded rewards package designed to support the financial, physical, and emotional well-being of our employees and their families (where applicable).

We utilize a structured job architecture and career framework to ensure growth opportunities are transparent, fair, and accessible to all employees.

For more information, visit Nasdaq Benefits & Rewards Career Page.

Come as You Are

Nasdaq is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and identities.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse perspectives, experiences, and identities are valued and celebrated.

We ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation throughout the hiring process.

About this role

Summary

Lead system projects for capital markets clients, ensuring timely delivery and client satisfaction.

Job title

Project Manager

Experience level

8+ years

Minimum experience

8+ years exp

Industry

finance

Location requirements

Tokyo, Japan; hybrid work at least 3 days in-office

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

project managementagileclient managementcross-functional teams

Preferred skills

PMPAgile certificationsbank systemssolution design

Specializations

capital marketssystem implementationclient relationsproject delivery
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Tokyo, Japan

Hybrid City