Project manager with Risk Derivative

Project manager with Risk Derivative

West Des Moines, Iowa- Onsite

Fulltime

Job Description:

Excels at demonstrating the drivers of project management effectiveness including:

1. Aligns project priorities to the program's strategies/objectives
2. Captures and manages project interdependencies
3. Leads problem solving to proactively mitigates risks and address issues
4. Develops and drives execution of complex project plans and key milestones

5. Experience managing stakeholders with high expectations for team expectation and the right level of escalation

6. Demonstrates strong understanding of and experience with SDLC processes with specific experience managing projects in Agile with multiple teams executing work.

7. Drives team to launch projects. This includes updating the projects Problem Statement and Objectives, defining scope, determining the solution approach, sizing the work, and estimating the timeline.
8. Preferred to have Derivatives Trading domain expertise and experience leading data ingestion, Datawarehouse, and reporting projects.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment & Prioritization

• Ensure project priorities are aligned with broader program strategies and business objectives.
• Maintain a clear understanding of the program's goals and ensure all project activities support these outcomes.

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and drive execution of complex project plans, including defining scope, solution approach, work sizing, and timeline estimation.
• Launch projects by updating the Problem Statement and Objectives, and ensuring readiness across teams.

Risk & Issue Management

• Lead proactive problem-solving efforts to mitigate risks and resolve issues before they impact delivery.
• Capture and manage project interdependencies to avoid downstream conflicts.

Stakeholder Management

• Effectively manage stakeholders with high expectations, ensuring clear communication, timely updates, and appropriate escalation when needed.

SDLC & Agile Delivery

• Demonstrate strong understanding of SDLC processes.
• Lead Agile projects involving multiple teams, ensuring consistent execution and delivery across sprints.
• Domain Expertise (Preferred)
• Experience in Derivatives Trading domain.
• Proven track record in leading data ingestion, data warehouse, and reporting projects.