Project Manager in Chicago, IL
Ajilon is one of the fastest growing IT employers in the industry. Our reputation for providing clients with talented professionals has earned us the ability to offer our consultants challenging assignments with industry leaders. Our employees participate in unique consulting assignments such as Information systems Consulting, Managed Service Opportunities, and Enterprise Resource Planning. If you desire to work with organizations on the cutting edge of technology, you should be on our team. Ajilon's employee benefits include; Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Tuition assistance and Virtual University We are Seeking a program/project manager to assist in managing a portfolio of projects which span a number of teams within. Minimum of 7 + years experience with expertise in managing all phases of systems integration and business process development projects from concept through implementation and maintenance. Overall responsibilities include â?¢ Structuring the project â?¢ Performing detailed planning â?¢ Managing project execution and completion of moderate or large projects. â?¢ Defines phases and deliverables â?¢ Tracks milestones and incurred expenses versus planned expenses â?¢ Schedules roles and resources â?¢ Evaluates risks and recommends contingency plans. â?¢ Manages the development of the technical strategy. â?¢ Assigns resources and tasks â?¢ Manages quality assurance, resolution of issues, status reviews and reporting development of standards, change control, customer support, and compliance with all policies and procedures. â?¢ Able to facilitate workshops such as JAD, RAD and DRP sessions. Experience: Ideal candidate would have the following skills and characteristics â?¢ Excellent/proven project/program management skills â?¢ Excellent communication skills â?¢ Excellent team player â?¢ Good business process analysis skills â?¢ Excellent facilitator â?¢ Detail oriented â?¢ Ability to work well with wide variety of personalities â?¢ Understanding of development process â?¢ Well rounded knowledge of whole workflow of trading activities (trading, middle office, operations) â?¢ Good knowledge of financial instruments (Fixed Income and OTC Derivatives especially useful) â?¢ Experience with Eagle and Charles River products is a plus â?¢ Proficiency in use of the following tools o Microsoft Office o Visio o PowerPoint o MS Project Verbal Communication Yes 1 MS Project Yes 1 Attention to Detail Yes 1 Documentation Yes 1 MS Word Yes 1 Project Management Yes 1 Planning Yes 1 Organization Skills Yes 1 MS Excel Yes 1 MS PowerPoint Yes 1 Visio Yes 1 Analysis Yes 1 Ms Office Yes 1 To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here