Strategic Project Lead: Data & Software Delivery

ICE Clear Europe Limited; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICE Data Services is seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive strategic development and growth initiatives. This role collaborates with technology and business teams, managing multiple development projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Office. PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certification is a plus but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in business, finance, engineering or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in financial services and software development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint and Project, as well as other project management tools.
• Hands-on experience using JIRA to plan, track, manage deliverables, backlogs, user stories, sprints and reports.
• Excellent communication skills with stakeholders across cultures and geographies.
• Ability to leverage AI-driven tools to improve project planning, risk forecasting and data-informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders and leadership.
• Create and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations, and track progress against baseline.
• Identify, assess, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues, escalating when necessary to minimize impact on timelines, cost and quality.
• Coordinate and facilitate project meetings, workshops, reviews, and presentations; ensure documentation is complete and up to date.
• Report and present project status, milestones, achievements, and challenges to senior management and stakeholders on a regular basis.
• Lead and motivate the project team and foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Oversee project closure, including handover, transition, and lessons learned.
• Ensure deliverables meet quality standards and comply with policies and guidelines.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder communication

JIRA

Microsoft Office

Risk management

AI-enabled planning

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, engineering or related field

Tools

JIRA

Microsoft Project

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

ICE Data Services is seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive strategic development and growth initiatives. This role collaborates with technology and business teams, managing multiple development projects in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of project management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with JIRA and Microsoft Office. PMP/PRINCE2/Agile certification is a plus but not mandatory.