Project Manager Jobs

AKUNA CAPITAL

Location:
United States, Chicago

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

120000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

The Project Manager will be responsible for overseeing multiple projects at once, driving timelines, motivating our teams, and achieving project execution. This person will have no problem diving in headfirst and holding employees accountable to their commitments, responsibilities, and deadlines. A technical background, or the ability to communicate effectively with technical team members, will be imperative in understanding the mechanics of putting projects together.

Job Responsibility:

Oversee multiple projects at once, driving timelines, motivating teams, and achieving project execution
Ask insightful questions to determine project scope, goals, timelines, resourcing needs, and deliverables
Proactively identify potential risks and challenges to keep projects on track
Make teams more efficient by streamlining workflows
Coordinate and schedule necessary project-level meetings
Work with technology managers to automate and streamline processes
Communicate and present project and program status to multiple departments, including senior executives
Develop and enforce project procedures and rules
Establish and maintain 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 is required
Outstanding organizational skills, close attention to detail, and the ability to multitask
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to set clear and realistic goals
Ability to quickly adapt to changing business requirements, manage conflicting priorities, and respond well to a fast-paced work environment
Experience creating and refining processes

Nice to have:

Experience with other Atlassian tools like Confluence
Background in software development, IT, and/or finance
Familiarity with Agile development

What we offer:

Discretionary performance bonus
Comprehensive benefits package that may encompass employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, and other benefits

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 05, 2025

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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