Junior Project Manager

Spiderrock Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonus structure

Ancillary plans

Unlimited PTO

Discounted pet insurance

Job summary

SpiderRock in Chicago is hiring a Junior Project Manager to support the Project Management team with strategic program planning, project management, and project delivery across the firm.

This full-time salaried role in our Chicago office reports to the Head of Project Management. You will work with developers, client support, infrastructure and dev-ops teams to coordinate tasks, meetings, and client requests.

Qualifications

• 4-year college degree in Business, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience delivering projects and project management preferred.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools and Agile approach are a huge plus.
• Financial markets experience preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft products and digital technology.

Responsibilities

• Support the Project Management team with planning and project delivery.
• Assist with agile ceremonies and Scrum meetings.
• Coordinate tasks across developers, client support, infrastructure and dev-ops.
• Prepare reports, metrics, and deliverables for clients.
• Maintain project artifacts and ensure they are current.
• Communicate with stakeholders at all levels and document actions.
• Participate in status meetings and assist with risk, scope, and changes.

Skills

Agile methodology

Scrum meetings

Project coordination

Stakeholder communication

Microsoft Office

Education

4-year college degree in Business or related discipline

Tools

Atlassian tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Junior Project Manager will help deliver SpiderRock’s ongoing projects and support the Project Management team with strategic program planning, project management, and project delivery in support of teams across the firm. This is a full-time salaried position in our Chicago office and reports to the Head of Project Management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Gain competence and experience in areas of Project Management and utilizing Agile methodology and work with Scrum meetings.
• Engage in day-to-day project tasks, activities, schedules, risk, changes, and scope.
• Work with developers, client support, infrastructure and dev-ops teams and maintain all aspects of overseeing client bugs, client feature requests, integration projects and coordinating development projects.
• Assist Project Management Team to coordinate all communications and tasks with internal technical teams and executive stakeholders to lead the project delivery.
• Participate in regular status meetings with project team.
• Comfortable organizing and facilitating meetings with stakeholders at all levels of the firm, including agendas, action items, summaries, notes, and follow-ups
• Communicate quickly and clearly with all stakeholders and teammates.
• Prepare documents, metrics, reports, and other deliverables from the project team to the client.
• Maintain project artifacts and ensure they are executed, complete, current, and stored appropriately.
• Exhibit curiosity in rapid software development, new software tools, and the expansion of AI use.
• Awareness of confidentiality/data-handling expectations, showing discretion with sensitive information

WHAT SPIDERROCK IS LOOKING FOR

• 4-year college degree in Business, or related discipline or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience delivering projects and project management preferred.
• Previous experience in the financial markets is preferred,but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft products and digital technology.
• Knowledge of Atlassian tools and Agile approach are a huge plus.
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• Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
• Exhibits professional and personal integrity.
• Interest in leading teams and/or managing complex IT projects
• Interest in the trading/financial industry greatly valued
• Performs well in a team-oriented atmosphere.
• Demonstrate productive time and resource management skills.
• Arrives to work, meetings, and discussions punctual, intentional, and focused.
• Possesses the ability to demonstrate and apply critical thinking methods and advanced problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work directly with clients, teammates, and executive stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Work in a high energy environment and take ownership of tasks.

WHAT TO EXPECT

• Highly competitive pay, benefits and bonus structure
• Voluntary ancillary plans (Life & AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Critical Accident and Critical Illness)
• Discounted pet insurance
• Progressive time off benefits (unlimited PTO, maternity leave, paternal leave)
• Wellness programs
• Zen Den for meditation, naps, nursing, or just to decompress
• Work with high-caliber and innovative professionals
• Access to unlimited snacks and beverages in our lounge area
• Monthly, Quarterly, and Semi-Annual company sponsored events
• 401K Safe Harbor Plan and Match
• Divvy bike access
• A fun and collaborative environment

SpiderRock is an Equal Opportunity Employer