Job Description

Job Description

Technical Project Manager

Location: New York, NY

About Vation Ventures

At Vation Ventures, we work at the intersection of innovation and execution — helping enterprise and emerging technology companies accelerate transformation. Our team thrives on curiosity, integrity, and a shared commitment to excellence in delivery. You’ll have the opportunity to work with industry-leading organizations and shape the infrastructure that powers their growth.

Job Description

Vation Ventures is seeking a highly organized Project Manager with a deep background in infrastructure and financial services environments to support technical initiatives within a client account. This individual will oversee multiple projects concurrently supporting the technical leadership.

The ideal candidate will possess a technical background, exceptional project management skills, expert communicator and a proven track record of successfully managing complex projects in a high-stakes, fast-paced and results-oriented environment.

About Client

Global financial services

Responsibilities

Project Planning and Strategy:

• Develop and execute project plans, defining project interdependencies, milestones, and deliverables.

Project Portfolio Management:

• Oversee a portfolio of projects, tracking progress, resource allocation, and budget utilization.
• Prioritize projects based on strategic importance and business impact.
• Calculate resource capacity and planning

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among multiple teams, including analytics, development, engineering, client platform User Interface design, product managers, and other stakeholders.

Risk Assessment and Mitigation:

• Identify potential risks across projects and develop proactive mitigation plans.
• Continuously monitor and manage risks to ensure smooth project execution.

Performance Tracking:

• Establish performance metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for projects.
• Regularly review and analyze project performance, providing insights to stakeholders and implementing improvement initiatives

Resource Management:

• Work closely with resource managers to allocate resources efficiently across projects, ensuring optimal utilization and capacity planning.

Change Management:

• Handle changes in project scope, timelines, or objectives, assessing the impact and facilitating change management activities.

Reporting and Documentation:

• Prepare comprehensive project reports, status updates, and executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Maintain detailed documentation for reference and knowledge sharing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, related technical field, or equivalent professional experience (A Master’s degree is a plus)
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, successfully managing multiple technical projects simultaneously preferably in a financial markets / trading environment.
• Exceptional project management skills, with a demonstrated ability to plan, execute, and deliver complex projects on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with technical and non-technical stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on data-driven decision-making.
• Project management certifications such as PMP, PgMP, or other relevant credentials are preferred.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and scaled Agile frameworks (SAFe, Scrum of Scrums), or similar approaches for managing complex projects with rapid incremental delivery.
• Familiarity with project management tools and software for tracking and reporting progress, such as JIRA, MONDAY.COM, Asana, Trello, or similar platforms.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation and discretionary time off.
• A collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven culture.
• Opportunity to work with leading companies across industries.
• Professional development, mentorship, and growth opportunities.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technology and business trends.

Compensation:

Vation Ventures is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation for this role will be determined by factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and certifications.

Benefits:

Vation Ventures offers Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, and a Discretionary Time Off (DTO) policy.

Vation Ventures is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other protected status.

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