Senior Principal Program Manager (Fintech)

TL;DR

Senior Principal Program Manager (Fintech): Building and driving a Strategic Program Management capability from the ground up for a leading investment management platform with an accent on AI strategy execution, engineering tooling, and process transformation. Focus on coordinating cross-functional dependencies across Product Management and Engineering to ensure disciplined execution of high-visibility strategic initiatives.

Location: Hybrid in Copenhagen, Denmark

Company

hirify.global is a leading provider of integrated investment management solutions and an independent subsidiary of Deutsche Börse Group.

What you will do

• Own the delivery of cross-functional programs including AI transformation, platform migration, and compliance governance.
• Establish program governance with clear owners, dependency tracking, and progress reporting for senior leadership.
• Coordinate across Product Management, Platform, and Application Engineering to resolve dependencies.
• Contribute to the PD Management System to make risks and decisions visible to stakeholders.
• Partner with Change & Organizational Development to implement shifts in ways of working.
• Help define the standards, tools, and operating models for the Strategic Program Management capability.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in program or project management within a technology or product development organization.
• Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with senior stakeholder engagement.
• Experience in both structured program governance and delivery-focused project execution.
• Familiarity with engineering tooling environments and technical platform migrations.
• Must be based in or able to commute to the Copenhagen office for hybrid work.
• Degree in business, engineering, or computer science; PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.

Nice to have

• Exposure to AI strategy, AI-enabled workflows, or SDLC transformation.
• Experience with compliance-related programs such as GDPR, RoPA, or ERM.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work model with flexibility to work remotely on non-office days.
• Dedicated innovation time: every 6th sprint is reserved for learning and exploring new skills.
• High degree of self-organization and autonomy in planning and designing work.
• Inclusive and diverse corporate culture.
• Comprehensive pension, health benefits, and bonus scheme.
• Strong commitment to work-life balance.