Technical Program Manager - Infrastructure

<p>As a Senior Technical Program Manager – Infrastructure, you’ll help scale and evolve the systems that form the backbone of Optiver’s competitive advantage.<br>Optiver’s infrastructure is optimized for speed, reliability, and scale. You’ll partner with world-class engineers to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs - spanning data centers, hardware, and global network connectivity - ensuring we continue to operate at the cutting edge of performance.&nbsp;This role demands both technical depth and execution excellence, as you’ll lead programs that enable growth while maintaining the uncompromising standards of quality and reliability that underpin every trade.</p> <p><strong>What you’ll do<br></strong>In Optiver’s fast-paced environment, you will work alongside engineers and leaders to deliver multiple projects that support the firm’s strategic growth and take Optiver to the next level.&nbsp;</p> <p>As a Senior Technical Program Manager, your key responsibilities include:&nbsp;</p> <ul> <li>Lead delivery of global infrastructure programs - from data center expansion and hardware lifecycle management to network and platform modernization.</li> <li>Partner with engineering and operations leadership to define scope, manage dependencies, and drive execution across teams.</li> <li>Build program frameworks to track progress, manage risk, and improve delivery predictability.</li> <li>Drive continuous improvement in infrastructure planning, capacity management, and process maturity.</li> <li>Ensure alignment between infrastructure, development, and trading stakeholders to support Optiver’s global growth.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who you are</strong></p> <ul> <li>Highly self-motivated and thrive in environments with minimal oversight. You take full ownership, show initiative, manage your own priorities effectively and keep momentum even when direction isn’t fully defined</li> <li>Hold a degree in computer science, electrical engineering, or a related STEM field.</li> <li>Have 5+ years of experience in engineering (IT infrastructure, hardware, or networks) and/or technical program management in a high-performance environment</li> <li>AI-first mindset with experience leveraging generative or agentic AI to automate workflows, improve program visibility, and enhance productivity</li> <li>Strong technical understanding of data centers, compute, storage, and network systems.</li> <li>Proven success leading large-scale, complex infrastructure or hardware delivery programs.</li> <li>Excellent communicator and structured problem-solver with a bias for action.</li> <li>Motivated by building and scaling the systems that power high-performance trading.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Who we are</strong><br>At Optiver, our mission is to constantly improve the market by injecting liquidity, providing accurate pricing, increasing transparency and acting as a stabilizing force no matter the market conditions. With a focus on continuous improvement, we participate in the safeguarding of healthy and efficient markets for everyone who participates. As one of the largest market making institutions, we are a trusted partner of 70+ exchanges across the globe.</p> <p><strong>What you'll get<br></strong>You’ll join a culture of collaboration and excellence, where you’ll be surrounded by curious thinkers and creative problem solvers. Motivated by a passion for continuous improvement, you’ll thrive in a supportive, high-performing environment alongside talented colleagues, working collectively to tackle the toughest problems in the financial markets.</p> <p>In addition, you’ll receive:</p> <ul> <li>A performance-based bonus structure, enabling all of our employees to benefit from our global profit pool.</li> <li>The opportunity to work alongside best-in-class professionals from over 50 different countries.</li> <li>25 paid vacation days in your first year, increasing to 30 from your second year onwards.</li> <li>Training opportunities, discounts on health insurance, and fully paid first-class commuting expenses.</li> <li>Extensive office perks, including breakfast, lunch and dinner, world-class barista coffee, in-house physio and chair massages, organized sports and leisure activities, and Friday afternoon drinks.</li> <li>Training and continuous learning opportunities, including access to conferences and tech events.</li> <li>Competitive relocation packages and visa sponsorship where necessary for expats.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How to apply<br></strong>Apply directly via the form below. If you have any questions feel free to contact our Recruitment team via our&nbsp;<a href="https://optiver.com/contact-eu-recruitment/">recruitment inquiry form. </a><br>Please note:</p> <ul> <li>We do not require any assistance from third-parties including agencies in the recruitment of this role</li> <li>We cannot accept applications via email<br><br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Diversity Statement<br></strong>Optiver is committed to <a href="https://optiver.com/diversity-statement/?_gl=1*bh82o8*_up*MQ..&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMItNH9v-THiQMVyJZQBh1Kbw3YEAAYASABEgI0z_D_BwE">diversity and inclusion</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p>