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Sr. Innovation Project Manager

Verona, NY · On-site

$121K - $154K/yr

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What does a Senior Innovation Program Manager do? * Maintain and reinforce enterprise-wide program standards, best practices, and governance. * Oversee enterprise roadmap and initiative pipeline ...

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How much do innovation program jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for innovation program in the United States is $45,721.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $47,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Innovation Program vs Innovation Manager?

AspectInnovation ProgramInnovation Manager
Role FocusDevelops and manages innovation initiatives and projectsLeads and oversees innovation teams and strategies
Required SkillsProject management, creativity, strategic thinkingLeadership, communication, innovation process expertise
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, project-basedManagement teams, strategic planning sessions
Industry UsageUsed across industries to implement innovation initiativesCommonly found in organizations with dedicated innovation departments

While both roles focus on fostering innovation, the Innovation Program manages specific projects and initiatives, whereas the Innovation Manager leads teams and strategic efforts to drive innovation across the organization.

What is an innovation program?

An Innovation Program is a structured initiative within an organization designed to foster creativity, develop new ideas, and drive business growth through innovative solutions. These programs often include activities like idea generation workshops, hackathons, mentorship, and funding for promising projects. The goal is to encourage employees or participants to think outside the box and contribute to the organization's long-term success by implementing new technologies, products, or processes.

What are the typical responsibilities of an innovation program manager?

An Innovation Program Manager typically oversees the entire lifecycle of innovation projects, from idea generation to implementation. Daily tasks often include coordinating cross-functional teams, facilitating brainstorming sessions, managing project timelines, and tracking progress on key initiatives. They also engage with stakeholders to understand business needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Collaboration and adaptability are essential, as the role often requires managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What are careers in innovation program?

Careers in innovation programs involve developing and implementing new ideas, products, or processes within organizations. Roles may include innovation manager, product developer, or R&D specialist, often requiring skills in creativity, project management, and familiarity with emerging technologies. These positions typically focus on fostering growth and competitive advantage through continuous improvement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an innovation program manager?

To thrive as an Innovation Program Manager, you need expertise in project management, strategic planning, and a background in business or technology, often supported by a relevant degree. Familiarity with innovation frameworks, agile methodologies, and tools like project management software (e.g., Jira, Trello) is commonly required. Strong leadership, creative problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies enable effective oversight of innovation initiatives, fostering impactful solutions and driving organizational growth.
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Infographic showing various Innovation Program job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $45,721 per year, or $22 per hour.

AI & Innovation Program Manager, Global Markets

Nomura International

Manhattan, NY • On-site

$180K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 12 days ago


Job description

Job Title: AI & Innovation Prgoram Manager
Department: Global Markets
Location: New York
Corporate Title:Vice President
The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $180,000-$250,000 per year*
Company overview
Nomura is a financial services group with an integrated global network. By connecting markets East & West, we service the needs of individuals, institutions, corporates and governments through our four business divisions: Wealth Management, Investment Management, Wholesale (Global Markets and Investment Banking) and Banking.
Driven by the insights of some 28,000 people worldwide, we put our clients at the center of everything we do, delivering unparalleled access to, from and within Asia. For further information about Nomura, visit www.nomura.com
Aon's Benefit Index®, Nomura's benefits rank #1 amongst our competitors
Department Overview:
Nomura's Global Markets department provides liquidity, market insights, and execution services to clients worldwide across various asset classes, including equities, fixed income, currencies, and commodities. The team's focus on innovation and technology provides clients with access to cutting-edge trading platforms and customized solutions. Nomura's Global Markets team specializes in market-making, risk management, and electronic trading, with a strong global presence and reputation for exceptional service to clients. With expertise, global reach, and commitment to innovation, Nomura's Global Markets department is well-positioned to continue driving growth and success in the financial industry.
Role Summary
We are seeking a Vice President to lead the program management of AI and innovation initiatives across Nomura's Global Markets division. This individual will sit at the intersection of technology, business strategy, and change management. The role requires someone who can operate comfortably across senior stakeholders, technologists, and front-office practitioners to translate innovation ambition into measurable commercial impact.
This is a role with a mandate to build the AI operating model for Global Markets, balancing traditional AI/ML with Generative AI and Agentic AI to deliver scalable, reusable capabilities across trading desks.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Program Leadership
  • Own the end-to-end program roadmap for AI and innovation initiatives across Global Markets (Equities, FICC, and cross-asset)
  • Prioritize and sequence initiatives using a structured scoring framework (business outcome, data readiness, governance, technology integration, strategic alignment)
  • Maintain a living portfolio view of all AI initiatives with clear stage-gates, KPIs, and cost/benefit tracking

Delivery & Execution
  • Translate complex business problems into agentic AI-driven solutions using orchestration frameworks and modular architecture, designing autonomous workflows, decision-making agents, and reusable platform components
  • Drive delivery of AI/ML use cases across the trade lifecycle (pre-trade analytics, execution optimization, post-trade automation, client engagement)
  • Coordinate across technology, quant, operations, and front-office teams to remove blockers and maintain velocity
  • Champion experimentation and iterative development, capturing learnings to feed the broader product roadmap

Governance & Risk
  • Partner with AI governance, compliance, and model risk teams to ensure initiatives meet risk-based tiering and approval requirements
  • Embed governance into delivery workflows (platform-embedded, pattern-based approaches) rather than treating it as a sequential gate

Stakeholder Management & Communication
  • Act as the primary liaison between business and technical teams for AI initiatives
  • Build executive reporting on initiative health, ROI, and strategic alignment
  • Translate complex technical concepts into business value for senior leadership and front-office stakeholders

Required Qualifications
  • 8-12+ years of experience in financial services, with significant exposure to Global Markets (Sales & Trading, Equities, FICC)
  • Proven track record delivering complex, large-scale cross-functional programs with at least 2 years in AI/GenAI or digital transformation
  • Strong understanding of the front-to-back trade lifecycle (execution, capture, clearing, settlement)
  • Experience with AI/GenAI implementations within Markets/Sales/Trading at a large financial institution
  • Familiarity with AI governance frameworks, model risk management, and regulatory considerations
  • Strong analytical and structured thinking; ability to build business cases, ROI models, and scorecards
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills

Nomura Leadership Behaviours
  • Explore Insights & Vision: Identify the underlying causes of problems faced by you or your team and define a clear vision and direction for the future.
  • Making Strategic Decisions: Evaluate all the options for resolving the problems and effectively prioritize actions or recommendations.
  • Inspire Entrepreneurship in People: Inspire team members through effective communication of ideas and motivate them to actively enhance productivity.
  • Elevate Organizational Capability: Engage proactively in professional development and enhance team productivity through the promotion of knowledge sharing.
  • Inclusion: Foster a culture of inclusion and psychological safety in the workplace and cultivate a "Risk Culture" (Challenge, Escalate and Respect).

* base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, corporate and functional title and duties, job-related knowledge and advanced degrees, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
If hired in the U.S., employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors".
**US FINANCE ONLY** Applicants f or this position in the Finance Division of NHA must be currently
authorized to work f or any employer in the United States. The Finance Division is not sponsoring or taking
over sponsorship of employment visas f or this posit ion at this time
Nomura is an Equal Opportunity Employer