Principal Program Manager – Pricing & Reference Data

FactSet

Principal Program Manager leading a cross-functional team for Pricing and Reference Data solutions at FactSet. Overseeing complex financial data initiatives and ensuring alignment with business objectives.

Posted 4/18/2026full-timeNew York City • Connecticut, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $144,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudPMPSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute the entire Pricing and Reference Data investment program throughout all phases of the SDLC
Lead and mentor Project Managers working under the program
Act as the primary client-facing and stakeholder-facing leader from the PMO, building trusted relationships internally and externally
Create project plans cooperatively with the engineering and product development stakeholders
Establish and consistently maintain a productive environment for successful cross-functional collaboration
Effectively manage key project areas, including requirements gathering, quality measures, scope, timelines, budgets, risks, communications, stakeholders, and overall project quality
Collect and analyze feedback from customers, stakeholders and other teams to shape requirements, evaluate business benefits/costs and drive business meaningful outcomes for the organization
Clearly communicate project execution plan and development status with key stakeholders in a visible and consistent fashion
Establish transparent, consistent, low bureaucracy and repeatable project management best practices for engineering and product development resources

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
10+ years of experience in project, program or portfolio management within the Financial Services or FinTech industry
10+ years working directly with engineers
10+ years working directly with product development, senior stakeholders and clients
PMP, PgMP, SAFe certifications or equivalent
Proven experience leading large, complex programs involving reference data management, market data, and real-time data processing
Strong background in cloud platforms (prefer AWS) and financial management of technology programs
Demonstrable leadership skills and experience managing global, remote teams across multiple time zones with direct and indirect influence
Practitioner of Servant-Leadership
Intermediate knowledge of financially traded instruments
Strong understanding of reporting structures, governance models, and executive-level communication
Proven ability to translate technical concepts into business-focused outcomes
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, life, and disability insurance
Retirement savings plans
Discounted employee stock purchase program
Paid time off for holidays, family leave, and company-wide wellness days
Flexible work accommodations
Career progression planning with dedicated time each month for learning and development
Business Resource Groups open to all employees that serve as a catalyst for connection, growth, and belonging

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementprogram managementportfolio managementrequirements gatheringquality measuresrisk managementbudget managementdata processingcloud platformsfinancial management

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunicationcollaborationstakeholder managementrelationship buildingproblem-solvinginfluenceServant-Leadershipcross-functional teamwork

Certifications

PMPPgMPSAFe