IT Project Manager | Derivatives Trading

  • West Des Moines, IA
  • Posted 26 days ago | Updated moments ago

Overview

On Site
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

Agile Management
Estimating
Communication
Project Lifecycle Management
Derivatives
Trading
Agile
Management
JIRA
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
Data Warehouse
Reporting
Budget
Change Management
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Risk Management
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for a skilled IT Project Manager with expertise in derivatives trading to join our team in West Des Moines, Iowa. In this long-term contract role, you will lead and coordinate complex projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals while driving efficiency and mitigating risks. This position requires an individual with a strong background in Agile project management and experience managing multiple teams to deliver exceptional results.

Responsibilities:
Oversee and manage projects related to derivatives trading, including defining scope, solution approaches, and work estimates.
Coordinate project priorities to align with the organization's strategic objectives and business needs.
Identify project interdependencies and proactively address risks to ensure seamless execution.
Develop detailed project plans, establish key milestones, and track progress to meet deadlines.
Lead initiatives involving data ingestion, data warehousing, and reporting systems.
Utilize Agile methodologies to manage multiple teams and ensure collaborative execution of work.
Facilitate the launch of projects by updating problem statements, objectives, and determining timeline estimates.
Solve complex problems logically and implement effective solutions.
Monitor budgets and ensure adherence to financial guidelines while managing change processes.
Drive stakeholder communication and ensure transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience as an IT Project Manager, preferably in derivatives trading.
Proficiency in Agile methodologies, including experience managing multiple teams.
Strong knowledge of tools such as Atlassian Jira and CRM systems.
Expertise in data ingestion, data warehousing, and reporting systems.
Familiarity with budget processes and change management strategies.
Ability to define scope, estimate project timelines, and execute complex plans.
Exceptional problem-solving skills and risk mitigation capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to align project deliverables with organizational objectives and priorities.

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