Project Manager

Insight Global; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Manager in Chicago, Illinois to support Global Markets Operations. This role focuses on managing key operations excellence programs and delivery across various teams.

The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in project management within the financial services sector, along with a strong background in consulting. Expertise in Excel and project methodologies is essential. Insight Global champions diversity and offers a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of project management/business analysis experience in financial services industry.
• Background in Big 4 or Accenture consulting is a plus.
• Global Markets Operations experience preferred.
• Exposure to AI productivity tools like CoPilot.
• Expert in Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and presentations.
• Ability to operate with limited direction and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate requirements with SMEs and manage delivery timelines.
• Drive delivery across multiple priorities to meet milestones.
• Lead defect management and issue resolution.

Skills

Project management

Business analysis

Financial services industry

Excel

PowerPoint

Agile methodologies

Jira

Job description

Job Description

Project management role supporting Global Markets Operations. Role focuses on delivery of key operations excellence & strategic programs impacting people/ process/ technology change.

Role coordinates delivery across Ops SMEs and multiple technology teams.

Responsible for end to end delivery / execution of the project.

• Coordinating requirements with SMEs, managing delivery timelines, organizing UAT and E2E Testing, Release / go live coordination as well as training and communications.
• Drive delivery across multiple, competing priorities, ensuring milestones are met and activities are executed in line with agreed policies and procedures.
• Lead defect management and issue resolution, proactively removing delivery roadblocks to enable successful testing and implementation.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to [e-mail] learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Skills and Requirements

• 5-10 years of Project management / Business analysis experience in financial services industry
• Background in Big 4 or Accenture consulting is a big plus
• Global Markets Operations experience is preferred with experience in any of the following products: Equities, Fixed Income, FX, Commodities, Derivatives, Futures & Options
• Exposure to AI productivity tools like CoPilot
• Expert in using excel to analyze complex data set.
• Expert in using PowerPoint to tell an effective story.
• Organized and able to operate with limited direction. Clear and concise communications with ability to present status to senior leaders.
• Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid project delivery methodologies and related tools like Jira
• Experience in writing business requirements, test plans and support UAT.