Software Project Manager

Come work in a startup like environment (small team, big challenges, massive growth opportunity, relaxed office culture) with solid company stability (30 years) and benefits including health, paid holidays, 401K, PTO, remote work friendly and great office views. Together with our 200 university research partners, we have built PredictIt.org, into the “The Stock Market of Politics” where 100,000 enthusiastic Traders make $1 winner-take-all political forecasts with stunning accuracy thanks to the wisdom of the crowd. Now we need your help taking it to the next level.

As a Software Project Manager for PredictIt you will get to work on challenging and rewarding projects across the tech stack: from creating innovative web experiences to redesigning the financial engine at the heart of millions of dollars of transactions. You will also be working on the creation of leading-edge CFTC compliant Designated Contract Market (DCM) and Designated Clearing Organization (DCO) software systems designed to facilitate the trading of financial options and futures. You’ll be part of small team and have opportunities to take on exciting challenges and responsibilities that make the job extremely fulfilling and rewarding.

Responsibilities:

• Maximize effectiveness by developing and maintaining a detailed understanding of the project success criteria, domain area, and objectives.
• Lead weekly project briefings with stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress, track action items, and manage project risks.

Requirements

Required skills:

• 3-5 years of Software Development Project Management in software development or information technology environment.
• PMP or similar certification in project management is preferred.
• Strong experience with Software Development projects.
• Must have a proven track record of successfully managing software development engagements
• Experience with RUP, MSF, Scrum, iterative or similar agile software development process/framework.
• Experience managing projects with geographically distributed development and QA resources.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
• Intermediate to expert skills using Microsoft Office suite including Project and Visio
• Familiarity with SharePoint and Microsoft TFS

Extras:

• Experience in .NET/SQL environment
• B.S. Computer Science or Information Systems

Benefits

All positions are Full-Time, with competitive compensation, medical benefits, paid vacation, 401k plan and stock options. Casual dress code and a non-corporate atmosphere make this a fun place to work and learn in a team environment. Please visit our website at www.aristotle.com.