Technical Program Manager – Client Platforms

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Welcome to the dynamic world of NinjaTrader! As an industry-leading trading platform and futures broker, we're on a mission to empower traders to take control of their financial destiny. How do we do it? We provide cutting-edge products and services that enhance the trading journey. Whether a seasoned pro or just starting out, NinjaTrader equips traders with award-winning software and brokerage services to navigate the world's leading financial markets with confidence.  

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What you'll do:

NinjaTrader is seeking a Technical Program Manager (TPM) to lead complex engineering programs across our client platforms — Web, Mobile, Desktop, and Dot-Com. This role is focused on the technical delivery of platform initiatives that enhance scalability, reliability, and quality across customer-facing systems. The TPM will collaborate closely with engineering, architecture, and operations leaders to ensure seamless execution of cross-functional programs that strengthen our technical foundation and accelerate delivery. 

In this role you will:

• Lead and coordinate major engineering programs that advance the performance, stability, and scalability of NinjaTrader’s client platforms
• Oversee the technical transition of our Dot-Com site from an external agency to internal engineering teams, managing all dependencies, integrations, and delivery milestones
• Drive alignment and execution across the Core Squad, which spans mobile, web, and desktop applications, ensuring consistent technical direction and delivery discipline
• Partner with engineering and architecture leadership to define program goals, success metrics, and technical milestones that support strategic objectives
• Translate complex technical initiatives into actionable execution plans, ensuring clarity across teams and maintaining focus on delivery outcomes
• Identify and manage technical risks and dependencies across systems, proactively resolving issues to maintain schedule and quality
• Build strong relationships across engineering, DevOps, QA, Security, and Release Management to streamline coordination and maintain operational excellence
• Establish visibility and accountability through effective tracking, documentation, and communication using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Notion
• Drive process consistency and delivery predictability, helping teams refine how they plan, commit, and execute within the squad model
• Promote continuous improvement, encouraging retrospectives and data-driven learning across technical programs

What you'll need: