Technical Program Manager – Client Platforms

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
• 3–5 years of experience leading complex engineering programs or large-scale technical initiatives across Web, Mobile, or Desktop platforms
• Strong understanding of modern web architectures, native mobile development, and CI/CD pipelines
• Demonstrated success managing technical migrations, refactors, or platform modernization efforts
• Proven ability to influence without authority and align distributed teams around shared technical outcomes
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey technical detail clearly to both engineers and executives
• Strong working knowledge of Agile and hybrid delivery models
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and high accountability for results

Bonus points for:

• Experience in financial technology, trading, or other real-time, data-intensive domains
• Prior exposure to desktop application delivery (Electron, .NET, or similar)
• Experience with feature flagging, experimentation frameworks, or progressive delivery systems
• Technical background in software engineering or systems architecture

Compensation:

The salary range for this role will be $125,000.00 - $150,000.00 USD. In addition, this position will also receive an annual target bonus of up to 10%. Bonus pay at NinjaTrader is based on individual performance (50%) as well as company/team performance (50%).

Salary and bonus earnings are only two components of the total compensation package offered by NinjaTrader. NinjaTrader offers a 401K plan through ADP under which the company will match up to 3.5% of employee contributions. Annual paid time off allowance accrues at a rate of 18 days per year (some positions may qualify for more) plus seven paid holidays.

Location:
This role is based in Chicago, IL. There may be remote flexibility for exceptional candidates in the following states: California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, Wisconsin.

Hybrid:
For Chicago-based employees, we follow a hybrid work schedule: In-office Tuesday through Thursday, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays. In addition to these weekly remote days, we offer:

• 20 additional flex remote days annually
• 5 Company-wide office-optional weeks tied to major holidays