‍Job Description

Vation Ventures is seeking a highly organized Project Manager with a deep background in infrastructure and financial services environments to support technical initiatives within a client account. This individual will oversee multiple projects concurrently supporting the technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical background, exceptional project management skills, expert communicator and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a high-stakes, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.  

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About Client

Global financial services.

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Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Strategy:
  
  • Develop and execute project plans, defining project interdependencies, milestones, and deliverables.

• Project Portfolio Management:
  
  • Oversee a portfolio of projects, tracking progress, resource allocation, and budget utilization.
  • Prioritize projects based on strategic importance and business impact.
  • Calculate resource capacity and planning

• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among multiple teams, including analytics, development, engineering, client platform User Interface design, product managers, and other stakeholders.

• Risk Assessment and Mitigation:
  
  • Identify potential risks across projects and develop proactive mitigation plans.
  • Continuously monitor and manage risks to ensure smooth project execution.

• Performance Tracking:
  
  • Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects.
  • Regularly review and analyze project performance, providing insights to stakeholders and implementing improvement initiatives.

• Resource Management:
  
  • Work closely with resource managers to allocate resources efficiently across projects, ensuring optimal utilization and capacity planning.

• Change Management:
  
  • Handle changes in project scope, timelines, or objectives, assessing the impact and facilitating change management activities.

• Reporting and Documentation:
  
  • Prepare comprehensive project reports, status updates, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
  • Maintain detailed documentation for reference and knowledge sharing.

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Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience (A Master’s degree is a plus)

• Proven experience as a Project Manager, successfully managing multiple technical projects simultaneously preferably in a financial markets / trading environment.

• Exceptional project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.

• Project management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or other relevant credentials are preferred.

• Experience with Agile methodologies and scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum of Scrums), or similar approaches for managing complex projects with rapid incremental delivery.

• Familiarity with project management tools and software for tracking and reporting progress, such as JIRA, MONDAY.COM, Asana, Trello, or similar platforms.

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What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and discretionary time off.

• A collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven culture.

• Opportunity to work with leading companies across industries.

• Professional development, mentorship, and growth opportunities.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and business trends.

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Compensation:

Vation Ventures is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

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Benefits:

Vation Ventures offers Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and a Discretionary Time Off (DTO) policy.

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About Vation Ventures

At Vation Ventures, we work at the intersection of innovation and execution — helping enterprise and emerging technology companies accelerate transformation. Our team thrives on curiosity, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence in delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading organizations and shape the infrastructure that powers their growth.

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Interested? Please send your resume and cover letter to our team here.