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Grove Global Consult is a leading consulting and recruitment agency dedicated to serving the global private sector. We are currently seeking a skilled Project Manager to join one of our prestigious clients.
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead mission-critical technology initiatives within our client’s hedge fund. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and software development life cycles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of projects that enhance our trading and investment platforms, collaborating with engineers, business leaders, and external vendors to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Job Description: We are looking for an experienced Project Manager to lead mission-critical technology initiatives within our client’s hedge fund. This role requires an individual with a deep understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud computing, and software development life cycles. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring the seamless execution of projects that enhance our trading and investment platforms, collaborating with engineers, business leaders, and external vendors to drive innovation and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as the bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, translating business needs into actionable project plans.
- Gather, analyze, and document business requirements to align technology solutions with strategic objectives.
- Work closely with software engineers, DevOps teams, and quantitative analysts to ensure successful project execution.
- Define project scope, budgets, and milestones while proactively managing risks and dependencies.
- Implement Agile and Scrum methodologies to improve efficiency and foster collaboration between teams.
- Facilitate communication between executive leadership and IT teams to ensure a clear understanding of project goals and deliverables.
- Conduct impact assessments for new technology implementations and process improvements.
- Ensure cloud infrastructure (AWS-focused) and financial systems are resilient, optimized, and compliant with industry standards.
- Manage relationships with external technology vendors, negotiating contracts and service agreements.
- Identify areas for automation and process improvement to streamline development and deployment workflows.
- Oversee the full project lifecycle, from inception to execution, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
- Develop and maintain detailed project documentation, including roadmaps, risk registers, and status reports.
- Monitor project performance using appropriate tools and techniques, making necessary adjustments to meet objectives.
- Lead cross-functional teams, fostering a collaborative and goal-oriented project environment.
- Ensure resource allocation aligns with project priorities and business goals, optimizing team performance.
- Drive continuous improvement by evaluating project outcomes, incorporating lessons learned, and refining project management best practices.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field.
- 4+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years in financial services, hedge funds, or trading firms.
- Strong ability to translate business concepts into functional and technical requirements.
- Experience working with Agile methodologies, project tracking tools (Jira, Asana, Confluence), and IT governance frameworks.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with a proven track record of facilitating collaboration between business and IT teams.
- Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud platforms (AWS preferred), and modern business technologies.
- Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Strong financial acumen, with an understanding of investment platforms, risk management, and compliance requirements.
- Experience with technology-driven business transformation initiatives.
- PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or relevant project management certification.
- Exposure to financial modeling, trading technologies, and market data systems.
- Familiarity with vendor management, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge financial technology and high-frequency trading systems.
- Career growth opportunities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Collaborative work culture with a strong focus on technology-driven solutions.