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Project Manager

Akuna Capital
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈChicagoMediorFull-time$120k+Posted August 27, 2025

About the Role

The Project Manager will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, driving timelines, motivating teams, and ensuring project execution. This role requires a technical background or the ability to communicate effectively with technical team members to understand project mechanics. Key responsibilities include:

  • Determining project scope, goals, timelines, resourcing needs, and deliverables
  • Proactively identifying risks and challenges to keep projects on track
  • Streamlining workflows and enabling engineers to focus on execution
  • Coordinating project meetings and communication amongst teams and stakeholders
  • Automating and streamlining processes with technology managers
  • Presenting project status to senior executives and shareholders
  • Developing and enforcing project procedures across multiple initiatives
  • Building relationships with Trading, Operations, and Engineering teams

Requirements

  • 4+ years of professional project or program management experience
  • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or similar
  • Familiarity with Jira required
  • Familiarity with Agile development
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience creating and refining processes

What You'll Get

  • $120k+ base salary
  • Discretionary performance bonus
  • Employer-paid medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement contributions
  • Paid time off