Our client is searching for an experience IT Project Manager to work in their Chicago office.
A successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional organizational and communication skills.
They must be adept at striking a balance between obtaining information and impacting development efforts to achieve a consistent flow of information at minimal cost to other members of the organization.
Responsibilities:
- Compile and maintain state and relative prioritization of all ongoing and proposed IT Projects
- Interact directly with developers and managers to collect status updates and communicate changes in priority
- Produce regular reports of project status with a focus on identifying at risk high priority projects
Characteristics:
- High degree of organization skills
- Detail oriented with an ability to provide summary level information
- Self-starter with a deep desire to learn
- Proactive attitude
Skills:
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
- Experience with IT project life cycle in a trading environment a plus
- Experience with project management tools (JIRA, Microsoft Project, SalesForce, etc) a plus
Education:
- Bachelors Degree Required