Information Technology Project Manager

US citizens, Green Card Holders, and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time

Job Title:

IT Project Manager

Location:

Manhattan, NY

Duration:

Full-time

Must - Experience in Commodities/Trading, someone who has worked with traders and understands the trading lifecycle

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery \& Governance

• Lead

end‑to‑end project delivery

from initiation through closure, including scope, schedule, budget, risks, and quality

• Mobilize projects by defining

objectives, governance frameworks, RACI, and delivery plans

• Maintain clear project governance, including

Steering Committees and stakeholder reporting

• Ensure a

single source of truth

for project status with concise, executive‑ready updates

Execution \& Delivery Management

• Drive delivery against plan, managing:
• Resources
• Dependencies
• Risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies (

RAID

)

• Track project financials, including

forecasting, cost control, and benefits realization

• Identify risks early and provide

data‑driven recommendations

to ensure a “no surprises” delivery environment

• Lead

project recovery efforts

when required, including re‑baselining plans and executing turnaround strategies

Stakeholder \& Vendor Management

• Build strong relationships across

Trading, Operations, Risk, Finance, and IT teams

• Manage

third‑party vendors and partners

, including contracts, deliverables, and milestones

• Collaborate with

Business Change teams

on communications, training, and adoption

Leadership \& Collaboration

• Lead cross‑functional teams across

global and distributed environments

• Drive effective

ways of working

, coaching team members and ensuring delivery standards

• Act as a key bridge between

business and technical teams

Required Experience

• 15\+ years of IT Project Management experience
• Strong background in

commodity trading and/or financial services

• Good understanding of

trade lifecycle processes

, especially middle and back office

• Experience delivering

complex, global technology programs

• Proven success managing

third‑party vendors and delivery partners

• Track record of

recovering challenged or high‑risk projects

• Experience working in

Agile and hybrid delivery models

• Hands‑on experience with

Jira or similar tools

Key Skills \& Competencies

• Strong expertise in:
• Project planning \& scheduling
• RAID \& dependency management
• Financial and change control
• Excellent

stakeholder management and influencing skills

• Strong

executive communication

(written and verbal)

• Ability to operate in

fast‑paced, ambiguous environments

• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven
• Calm under pressure with strong problem‑solving ability
• Hands‑on approach when required (analysis, testing, UAT support)

Tools \& Technologies

• Jira / project tracking tools
• Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Teams
• Advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Preferred Qualifications

• PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent certification (preferred)
• Experience in

large‑scale global programs

within regulated environments