Program Manager - Business Operations

Springer Capital is a cross-border asset management firm specializing in real estate investment banking between China and the USA. We are offering a remote internship for aspiring operations and technology interns interested in data modeling, workflow automation, cloud platforms, and business intelligence. The internship offers flexible start and end dates. A short quiz or technical task may be required as part of the selection process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with day-to-day operations and administrative tasks across technology and HR functions.
• Support data modeling and validation tasks to improve business tracking.
• Collaborate on ETL processes and help streamline data collection from internal and external systems.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB) for basic data-related tasks.
• Partner with analysts and developers to improve data accessibility and operational efficiency.
• Document workflows, maintain trackers, and update internal systems to ensure process accuracy.
• Assist with troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives.

Please send your resume to talent@springercapital

Required Skills: Project Management, Data Analysis, SQL queries, Client Engagement

Criteria:

• Must have 3+ years of project/program management experience in Financial Services/Banking/NBFC/Fintech companies only.
• Hands-on proficiency in data analysis and SQL querying, with ability to work on large datasets
• Ability to lead end-to-end implementation projects and manage cross-functional teams effectively.
• Experience in process analysis, optimization, and mapping for operational efficiency.
• Strong client-facing communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
• Good expertise in financial operations processes and workflows with proven implementation experience.

Description

Position Overview:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Technical Program Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the implementation of company’s solutions at existing and new clients. This role requires a deep understanding of financial operation processes, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to analyze large volumes of data. The Technical Program manager will drive process excellence and ensure outstanding customer satisfaction throughout the implementation lifecycle and beyond.

Key Responsibilities:

● Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients, understanding their unique operation processes and requirements. Build and maintain strong relationships to facilitate successful implementations.

● Project Management: Lead the end-to-end implementation of company’s solutions, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Coordinate with cross-functional teams to align resources and objectives.

● Process Analysis and Improvement: Evaluate clients' existing operation workflows, identify inefficiencies, and recommend optimized processes leveraging company’s platform. Utilize process mapping and data analysis to drive continuous improvement.

● Data Analysis: Analyze substantial datasets to ensure accurate configuration and integration of company’s solutions. Employ statistical tools and SQL-based queries to interpret data and provide actionable insights.

● Problem Solving: Break down complex problems into manageable components, developing effective solutions in collaboration with clients and internal teams.

● Process Excellence: Advocate for and implement best practices in process management, utilizing methodologies such as Lean Six Sigma to enhance operational efficiency.

● Customer Excellence: Ensure a superior customer experience by proactively addressing client needs, providing training and support, and promptly resolving any issues that arise.

Qualifications:

● Minimum of 3 years of experience in project management, preferably in financial services, software implementation, consulting or analytics.

● Strong analytical skills with experience in data analysis, SQL querying, and handling large datasets.

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage client relationships effectively.

● Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.

● Proven expertise in financial operation processes and related software solutions is a plus

● Proficiency in developing business intelligence solutions or with low-code tools is a plus

Why Join company?

● Opportunity to work with a cutting-edge financial technology company.

● Collaborative and innovative work environment.

● Competitive compensation and benefits package.

● Professional development and growth opportunities.

1. Curriculum Development: Collaborate with Academic Advisory Committee and Marketing team members to design and develop comprehensive curriculum for data science programs at undergraduate and graduate levels. Ensure alignment with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in data science education.
2. Faculty Recruitment and Development: Lead the recruitment, selection, and development of faculty members with expertise in data science. Provide mentorship, support, and professional development opportunities to faculty to enhance teaching effectiveness and academic performance.
3. Quality Assurance: Establish and maintain robust mechanisms for quality assurance and academic oversight. Implement assessment strategies, evaluation criteria, and continuous improvement processes to ensure the delivery of high-quality education and student outcomes.
4. Student Engagement: Foster a culture of student engagement, innovation, and success. Develop initiatives to support student learning, retention, and career readiness in the field of data science. Provide academic counselling and support services to students as needed.
5. Industry Collaboration: Collaborate with industry partners, employers, and professional organizations to enhance experiential learning opportunities, internships, and job placement prospects for students. Organize industry events, guest lectures, and networking opportunities to facilitate knowledge exchange and industry engagement.
6. Research and Innovation: Encourage research and innovation in data science education. Facilitate faculty research projects, interdisciplinary collaborations, and scholarly activities to advance knowledge and contribute to the academic community.

Budget Management: Develop and manage the academic budget in collaboration with the finance department. Ensure efficient allocation of resources to support academic programs, faculty development, and student services.

At least 4 years' experience as a Node.js developer.

Experience in Microservices

Extensive knowledge of JavaScript, web stacks, libraries, and frameworks.

Mandatory experience in Postgres and MySql.

Knowledge of front-end technologies such as HTML5 and CSS3.

Superb interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills.

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving aptitude.

Backend Web Developer

 Our client operates from 18 cities across 13 countries. Our investment personnel manage US $247 billion across a wide range of global, regional and country-specific strategies - both traditional and alternative - in listed equity and fixed income. At Lazard Asset Management, we pride ourselves in balancing the feel of a small firm with the scale of a large global organization. Our entrepreneurial culture and flat management structure foster an environment in which good ideas can take flight, no matter where they come from.

Our client is looking for an innovative software engineer to join our IT department.  This individual will be working on the systems that support the global sales and marketing organization.  This role will be responsible for building and supporting the backend services and API’s used in all of the applications. This role requires a highly motivated, organized and experienced developer with pride of ownership reflected through clean design, code quality and a disciplined software development approach.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement middle-tier web applications, and RESTful services.
• Collaborate with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server side logic.
• Support existing software with quick troubleshooting and issue resolution.
• Be part of an empowered team following agile methodologies.

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 5+ year’s applications development experience with full-stack development and agile frameworks.
• Strong understanding of object-oriented programming and service-oriented design.
• Work effectively both as a contributing team member and independently.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Creative problem solving with the ability to present multiple solutions and potential side effects.
• Fast paced programming mentality with quick turnaround.

Required Skills:

• Expertise with API creation and RESTful services.
• Expertise developing backend server components using Python, NodeJS, C#
• Expertise building micro service architecture.
• Experiencebuilding and supporting websites using CMS systems (Tridion, Drupal, AEM)
• Experience and proficiency with relational databases (SQL Server, Oracle, Sybase).
• Experience and proficiency with NoSQL databases (MongoDB, Cassandra).

Desired Skills:

• Experience running services on container technologies like Kubernetes and Docker.
• Amazon AWS or equivalent cloud architecture experience with a major cloud provider.
• Experience with Jira.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins or TeamCity.
• Experience with CRM systems especially Salesforce is a plus.

• Strong professional experience in programming primarily around C#, SQL Server. 
• Focus on MVC, Jquery. 
• Strong experience in Design Patterns, Multithreading, OOPS concept. 
• Strong debugging skills.  
• Strong database programming skills.  
• Experience with JavaScript, jQuery, and other related front-end web technologies.  
• Should have strong HTML, CSS & UI Development knowledge. 
• Passionate about building high-quality systems with software implementation best practices. 
• Candidates having experience with Angular 7/8 & Xamarin will be preferred (not mandatory). 
• Dot Net Full Stack Skills required: HTML; CSS; Bootstrap; JavaScript; jQuery/ Angular JS; AJAX; Web API; C#; SQL Server (database) ASP.NET( Ado.Net + Stack Management Techniques) MVC/ Asp.Net Core. 

• Total of 3-5 years of experience building cutting-edge products.
• Must have a degree in Computer Science or a related field. Strong understanding of object-oriented programming, concurrency, and fundamentals of computer science.

• Technically Hands-on, prior experience with scalable Architecture.
• Bring 3-5 years of software engineering and product delivery experience, with a strong background in algorithms.
• Excellent command over Data Structures and Algorithm Proficiency in implementation of algorithms and use of advanced data structures to solve problems in computing
• Exceptional coding skills in an Object-Oriented programming language (Python preferred with Django framework).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience with web technologies Java/Python, Linux, Apache, MySQL, solr, memcache, redis.
• Experience in architecting & building real-time, large-scale e-commerce applications.
• Experience with high-performance websites catering to millions of daily traffic is a plus.

• Java/ Python, MySQL, Redis, ElasticSearch, Problem Solving, Scalability, Design Patterns, Distributed System

• Develop complex software products that include scale, algorithmic complexity, and a huge amount of data.
• Build cutting-edge scalable systems by writing simple and efficient code.
• Code, develop, design, and architect features related to the existing application. We expect you to own modules end to end and take pride in the work products you ship
• Contribute to all aspects of an agile software development lifecycle including design, architecture, development, documentation, testing, and operations.
• Design, implement, and maintain highly scalable, multi-tier, distributed server software applications
• Deliver across the entire app life cycle, design, build, deploy, test, release to app stores, and support
• Working directly with developers and product managers to conceptualize, build, test, and release products
• Take responsibility for performance and stability for all server functions
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency

• Experience in Web and Mobile Applications.
• Agility and ability to adapt quickly to changing requirements and scope and priorities
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ECMAScript 5, 6)
• Knowledge of Node.js and frameworks available for it (SailsJS, Express)
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds.Familiarity with front-end technologies.
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Interaction with multiple data sources.
• Good understanding of SQL syntax.
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
•  Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Knowledge in the field of IOT is good to have.