Technical Project Manager
Department: Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: London, UK
Reporting To: Prabesh Krishnakumar
Description
The project management function is essential within White Swan Data to maintain momentum on our projects and maintain a high-level of quality assurance. Our projects are complex, fast-moving and require a high attention to detail.
We are seeking a motivated technical project manager, ideally with 2+ years’ experience, who can take ownership of project oversight and create an framework to ensure tasks are completed to a high-standard.
Given you will be working closely with Software Developers, Mathematicians, and Quants, a good understanding of coding is essential.
We are seeking someone extremely driven, highly organised, and ready to get hands-on in ensuring our projects run smoothly with the greatest impact.
Key Responsibilities
* Craft and execute project roadmaps that span smaller specific projects and larger cross-functional initiatives, ensuring they stay aligned with business goals.
* Oversee the complete project lifecycle, managing the allocation of resources, agreeing timescales, and managing risk on both short- and long-term horizons.
* Stakeholder management, working closely with technical professionals and senior management, to foster cooperation and synergy, enabling the prioritisation and timely delivery of projects.
* Manage the daily delivery of business-critical technology infrastructure.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Must have:
* 2+ years working within the Technical Project Management space.
* A highly critical eye for detail with demonstratable experience creating frameworks to reduce oversights and errors in project management.
* A good understanding of coding, enabling you to set realistic deadlines for technical tasks.
* Exceptional project management and organisational skills.
Nice to have:
* Previous experience of project management in a dynamic startup environment.
* Degree in an Engineering discipline or a background in software development.
* Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive results.
* Excellent communication and presentation skills.
* Strong problem-solving skills.
* A passion for staying up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
Benefits
* Salary depending on experience.
* Annual discretionary performance bonus.
* 25 days holiday per annum, plus UK bank holidays.
* Private health & dental insurance.
* Optical cover through Aviva.
* Pension plan.
* Gympass membership to over 1900 gyms and wellness businesses.
* Breakfast bought in everyday and lunch bought in twice a week
* Free coffee & snacks at the office.
* Regular team events & socials.
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