Associate Project Manager

About this 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 genera...