Technical Project Manager - Eleven Recruiting
New York, NY 10019
About the Job
Position Overview
We are supporting our client, a premier global investment firm, in seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager for their headquarters in New York, NY.
The Technical Project Manager will lead agile methodologies and drive successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in independently owning the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with business and software engineers, rapidly adapting to new technologies, and consistently delivering high-quality solutions on time.
Primary Responsibilities
Qualifications & Experience
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Location: New York, NY
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: Financial Services
Pay Rate: $80/hr - $100/hr
We are supporting our client, a premier global investment firm, in seeking a hands-on Technical Project Manager for their headquarters in New York, NY.
The Technical Project Manager will lead agile methodologies and drive successful project execution. The ideal candidate will have proven skills in independently owning the full software development lifecycle, collaborating with business and software engineers, rapidly adapting to new technologies, and consistently delivering high-quality solutions on time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead cross-disciplinary teams to support, expand, and enhance business, operations, and technology initiatives.
- Conduct daily stand-ups and maintain regular project tracking through weekly cadences.
- Manage project budgets, prioritize tasks, and ensure efficient project execution.
- Develop and maintain executive dashboards, process documentation, and templates.
- Coordinate the development of user manuals, training materials, and documentation for system turnover to clients.
- Establish effective project communication plans and execute them.
- Facilitate change requests, assessing their impacts on schedule and budget.
- Identify and develop new opportunities with clients, ensuring customer satisfaction during and post project transition.
- Conduct post-project evaluations, identifying successful and unsuccessful elements.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5-7+ years of experience in Financial Services, with a focus on technical project management.
- PMP certification is a plus.
- Proven experience in data analysis, adept at interpreting complex datasets to drive decision-making.
- Proficiency with Jira for project tracking, SQL for database management, Power BI for data visualization, and Python for scripting and automation.
- Experience in building workflows and managing projects involving microservices and API integration.
- Ability to lead diverse teams and manage multiple mid to large size projects.
- Strong understanding of formal project management methodologies, with skilled budget management.
- Excellent problem-solving abilities, capable of working under tight deadlines.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
- An innovative mindset focused on continuous improvement and keeping up with industry trends.
#LI-EG1
#LI-Onsite
Location: New York, NY
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level
Employment Type: Contract
Job Function: Information Technology
Industry: Financial Services
Pay Rate: $80/hr - $100/hr
Source : Eleven Recruiting