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TITLE: PROJECT MANAGER
Location: Chicago, IL A growing FinTech organization is actively seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their team. The Project Manager will work closely with an internal Product Development team to manage projects, help with development planning, meetings and help standardize processes. This PM will work closely with the Sr. IT Project Manager and Management to help build processes and ensure successful completion of Road Map initiatives. Excellent communication skills are required as you will work cross-functionally in the organization. Responsibilities- Manage multiple projects of varying size and complexity through the full life-cycle using Agile principles/practices
- Plan and develop projects, including requirements gathering, project plan creation, time estimates, resource management, risk management, issue troubleshooting, etc.
- Organize task and priorities to meet delivery timelines
- Create and maintain project artifacts, including requirements documents, project plans, meeting notes, reports, etc.
- Coordinate cross-functional projects with Business, Product, and Development
- Work closely with stakeholders and team members to build consensus on project outcomes / expectations and encourage collaboration and teamwork
- Assist with capacity management planning for a product line including refining requirements and tracking throughput
- Provide accurate and timely project status reporting, including summaries for Management
- Follow standardized templates and procedures for Project Management, including requirements gathering and reporting framework, and help with enhancements as needed
- Perform other duties as required and assigned
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science (or related technical field), or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5+ years of professional Project Management experience
- Working knowledge of the SDLC and Agile and Waterfall methodologies (including knowledge of Kanban/Scrum frameworks)
- Experience working with Product teams is desired
- Working knowledge of project management tools, especially Jira/Confluence and Gantt tools (Advanced Roadmaps, BigPicture)
- Great communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Product or Development background is a plus
- Experience in the Financial Technology Industry is a plus
- Must be team oriented and a self-starter
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required
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