Project Manager, Operations PMO

About this role

Job Description Job Purpose

Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is seeking a highly capable Infrastructure Project Manager to join our Atlanta or Jacksonville office. This individual will work directly with global infrastructure resource team leads to drive the successful delivery of complex technology infrastructure projects. The team is comprised of entrepreneurial, fast-moving, and highly experienced individuals and we are looking for someone with strong people skills that can drive change.

Responsibilities

Plan, manage and execute delivery of complex technology infrastructure projects across a dynamic global environment

Develop project work plans specifying goals, staffing, scheduling, risks and contingency plans

Facilitate communication across multiple functional organizations, technology, teams, vendors, and finance

Create cross-functional project plans that include scope definition, schedules, stakeholder identification, resourcing, communication plans and risk analysis

Work with internal and external customers to manage, set and communicate delivery expectations

Translate high-level scopes into structured, actionable project schedules; track and adapt plans as environments change

Run outcome-driven meetings with clear agendas, assigned action owners and deadlines

Proactively surface issues, risks and decisions to stakeholders

Actively contribute to a culture of continuous improvement within the PMO

Coach and support junior team members; this role has a clear pathway into vertical management for the right person

Knowledge and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree (Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline preferred)

5+ years of professional experience, including 4+ years in a dedicated project management role

Proven ability to manage project resources in a fast-paced environment

Previous experience coaching junior team members or acting in a lead PM capacity

Technical knowledge of data center and infrastructure technologies: working knowledge of networks, servers, databases, end-user equipment, etc.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong project management fundamentals: scheduling, resource planning, risk and issue management, estimating

Proficiency with project management and reporting tools (e.g. MS Project, Excel, PowerPoint, PPMx or similar)

Ability to present confidently to senior and executive audiences

Demonstrated ability to operate independently with ambiguity and drive clarity rather than wait for it

Composure and emotional intelligence in high-pressure, multi-stakeholder environments

Experience in financial services or technology industry is a plus

Familiarity with project management methodologies (e.g. PMBOK, SDLC, Agile/SAFe) and ability to apply the right approach to the project type

Formal PM certification (PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or equivalent) is a plus

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----------Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics.