Project Manager @ Shamrock Trading

Description

Company Overview

Shamrock Trading Corporation is the parent company for a family of brands in transportation services, finance and technology. Headquartered in Overland Park, KS, Shamrock is frequently recognized among the “Best Places to Work” in Kansas City and Chicago and was most recently recognized as one of America’s top 100 “Most Loved Workplaces” by Newsweek. We also have offices in Atlanta, Chicago, Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Laredo, Nashville and Phoenix.

With an average annual revenue growth of 25% over several decades, Shamrock’s success is attributed to three key factors: hiring the best people, cultivating long-term relationships with our customers and continually evolving in the marketplace.

Responsibilities

The Project Manager is responsible for planning and overseeing projects to ensure they are completed in a timely fashion and within scope. This role will report into the Project Management Office and will be expected to work with all Shamrock business units. The role coordinate with key project stakeholders and the technical teams to oversee all aspects of projects, set deadlines, assign responsibilities, monitor and summarize progress of project, and prepare reports and summaries for upper management regarding status of project.

Coordinate internal resources and business units for flawless execution of projects
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and within scope.
Ensure resource availability and allocation
Manage changes to the project scope, project schedule and project costs using appropriate verification techniques while making sure all parties’ expectations are aligned.
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Create and maintain project documentation
Provide project updates on a consistent basis to various stakeholders about strategy, adjustments, and progress
Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualifications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience
4-6 years of project management and related experience
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred but not required
Agile Experience preferred but not required
Jira experience very beneficial
Proven ability to solve problems creatively
Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices
Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
Excellent analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and extremely resourceful
Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline

Benefits Package

At Shamrock we hire bright, ambitious people and give them the tools they need to be successful. By investing in training and development, we hope to become a long-term career for employees, where there are always opportunities for advancement. Shamrock also offers a premier set of benefits for employees and their families:

Medical: Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision premiums for employees and eligible dependents
Work-Life Balance: Competitive PTO, paid leave policies and eligibility for work from home opportunities after an introductory period
Financial: Generous company 401(k) contributions and employee stock ownership after one year
Wellness: Onsite gym, jogging trail, and discounted membership to nearby fitness center

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