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IT Staffing Solutions March 6, 2025

Pay- $175,000 a year

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Full job description

Position
Team seeks a Senior Project Manager to support the execution of strategic projects and actively participate in Agile practices. The new hire will gain valuable experience in project management and the financial industry and contribute to the success of several initiatives across the firm.  Adopted a flexible, hybrid model that supports a blend of remote and in-office work.

Primary responsibilities

Project support and coordination

• Liaise with other Senior Project Managers to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables
• Collaborate with teams across functions, including portfolio managers, traders, analysts, and technology professionals to gather project requirements and provide updates
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes

Agile methodology implementation

• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives, contributing to team alignment and continuous improvement
• Work closely with Agile teams, helping to remove impediments and promote effective collaboration
• Update and manage project backlogs, ensuring transparency and clarity on project tasks

Stakeholder communication

• Assist in communicating project status, risks, and potential impacts to relevant stakeholders
• Coordinate meetings, workshops, and presentations to facilitate effective communication across project teams
• Foster a positive and constructive working relationship with stakeholders, promoting engagement and feedback

Risk management support

• Contribute to the identification and documentation of project risks, assisting in the development of mitigation plans
• Monitor project risks and dependencies, escalating potential issues to the Senior Project Manager when necessary

Budget and resource monitoring

• Monitor project budgets and resource allocations, ensuring adherence to financial constraints and optimized resource utilization
• Assist with tracking project-related expenses and resource utilization

Quality assurance

• Participate in quality control activities to ensure project deliverables meet high standards and compliance requirements
• Conduct project reviews to identify areas for improvement and lessons learned

Desired background

The Senior Project Manager should be highly motivated, collaborative, accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment, and willing to learn and implement new technologies. In addition, the individual will bring solid technical knowledge of application development within Cloud infrastructure to produce deliverables.

• Bachelor’s degree in information systems, business administration, computer Science, or related field
• 10-15 years of experience managing IT projects in a corporate environment; development experience in Python, APIs, and middleware/databases highly desirable
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc.) is advantageous; Scrum, Safe, or other Agile certification is desired
• Knowledge of Cloud infrastructure and technology migration is a plus
• Familiarity with financial markets and investment instruments is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; highly detail-oriented and an ability to multitask
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; collaborative style and an ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency in project management tools, software, and systems

It is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.