Associate Project Manager

About the role

Old Mission is a global proprietary trading firm that leverages state-of-the-art technology and research to identify and execute profitable trading strategies across multiple asset classes around the world. Our offices in Chicago, New York, and London are all composed of naturally-curious individuals who thrive in a team environment and constantly strive for improvement.

About the Role

Old Mission is currently seeking an Associate Project Manager to scale its project delivery capabilities. You will work alongside Old Mission’s Project Manager and be focused on detailed project administration for a broad range of technology projects. Old Mission is at a growth point where proactive communication is required to keep the pressure on the projects that will deliver the greatest business value.

The Associate Project Manager will own most project documentation touchpoints and build trusted relationships with competency leaders across the firm. Your work products will be critical to management decision making and pace-keeping business growth. No two projects are the same -this person needs to be comfortable learning new concepts and adept at context switching throughout the day.

PMP certification is not required - this is a great opportunity for a natural communicator who has experience leveraging those skills to progress work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Organize and administer project meetings - own agendas, meeting minutes, key follow ups, etc.
• Maintain detailed project charters for all assigned projects
• Create proactive communications regarding project progress for various levels of firm visibility (C-suite, dept management, project team)
• Collaborate with groups across the firm to both provide and receive information required to keep project charters up to date
• Work with external vendors to ensure their progress towards delivering on Old Mission project initiatives
• Build relationships to become a trusted go-to for general project questions that others are not sure how to tackle
• Clearing administrative project roadblocks, which are oftentimes unknown until the work gets going
• Be willing to roll up your sleeves to take on work that no department obviously owns and “figure it out”

Required Skills

• A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university
• 2-6 years of experience as a Project Manager
• Prior experience in a technical industry, with a working understanding of the technologies your teams build or support
• Experience coordinating work for cross functional teams (departmental and hierarchical)
• Significant experience with project documentation (agendas, notes) and meeting management.
• Vendor/client management experience is preferred.
• Strong sense of curiosity and professional experience learning new topics quickly

Benefits and Perks

• Fully paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Fully stocked kitchen; free breakfast and lunch every day on-site
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Parental leaves
• Commuter and Flexible Spending Programs
• In office M-F with 10 remote days per year

• Base Salary Range $100,000-$125,000 - Salaries are based on numerous factors such as skills, experience, and education.
• Our compensation package also includes a discretionary bonus and a comprehensive benefits program for full-time employees.
• For more information, reach out to your recruiter.

Old Mission is not accepting unsolicited resumes from any staffing/search firms. All resumes submitted by staffing/search firms to any employee at Old Mission via-email, the Internet or directly without a valid signed search agreement will be deemed the sole property of Old Mission, and no fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Old Mission.