Program Manager
You will work directly with traders, software developers, quants, and stakeholders to build project requirements, milestones, resources, and timelines, ensuring the successful deployment of new products and features. You should have proven experience using Agile methodology and excel at managing projects that cross team departments while also exhibiting excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. You must be comfortable in an entrepreneurial and highly collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute software development projects with clear timelines and deliverables
- Engage in cost/benefit analysis to help control risk and uncertainty related to the successful completion of a project
- Monitor project KPIs and help the team stay focused and deliver impact
- Ensure projects have defined requirements, milestones, and rollout strategy
- Communicate project expectations and updates to stakeholders
- Work with executives and handle upward communication
- Set and manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
- Direct project teams and manage conflicts that may arise within teams
- Report project updates and key metrics to leadership and cross-functional teams
- Adhere to the company's software development methods based on Agile
- Contribute to education on best practices for project management at the firm
Requirements
- 3+ years of direct work experience as a Program or Project Manager utilizing Agile methodology
- Strong experience working across teams that span multiple departments
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
- Excellent presentation, written and oral communication skills
- Can adjust to shifting priorities, needs, and deadlines
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including management, developers, and traders
- Ability to work onsite in Belvedere's Chicago headquarters full-time (5 days per traditional work week)