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Enterprise IT Project Manager
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Enterprise IT Project Manager

Do you enjoy managing projects in a fast paced, dynamic working environment? This is your opportunity to innovate and deliver projects that will directly impact Optiver’s cutting-edge trading systems.  Everyday, you'll work alongside the best Developers and Traders in the industry, with the humility to continually challenge yourself to improve and grow.

 

WHO WE ARE

Optiver is a tech-driven trading firm and leading global market maker. For over 35 years, Optiver has been improving financial markets around the world, making them more transparent and efficient for all participants. With our focus on cutting-edge engineering, data science and research, we actively trade on 50+ exchanges, where we’re trusted to always provide accurate buy and sell pricing – no matter the market conditions. Optiver’s Sydney office is one of the primary players within Asian markets, trading a range of products. As an active participant on the Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore, Taiwan, and Japan exchanges, we act as Optiver’s APAC head office.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

As a Project Manager at Optiver, your challenge is to guide our business through project planning, management and delivery while collaborating with teams across the tech, trading and business space as well as external stakeholders. You'll have a strong focus on identifying and clearing potential blockers, building effective working relationships across the organisation, and working with the project team to create project standards and tooling. Some other responsibilities will include: 

  • Delivering programs and projects focused on new trading and business initiatives.
  • Drive rapid, quality project delivery that is in scope, on time and on budget. 
  • Work closely with the business to review how we can better support the ever-growing list of new business initiatives and the associated business change management.
  • Be part of an agile and fast-paced TechOps team based in Sydney supporting users Globally on a range of solutions and projects. 
  • Combine your knowledge in project management and/or program management with a problem-solving mindset to respond to business needs and independently work on improvement opportunities.

 

WHO YOU ARE

Optiver needs our next project manager to be someone with: 

  • A background in IT is desirable, preferably in integration experience or engineering.
  • 5+ years experience in capital markets or finance industry.
  • Substantial experience in successfully delivering projects including understanding of different methodologies and when to apply them.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver programs or projects that span multiple departments and teams with significant uncertainty.
  • Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to introduce and improve project management practices that optimise delivery.
  • Experience in setting up, running or working in a PMO would be an added bonus.


WHAT YOU'LL GET

  • The chance to work alongside diverse, intelligent, and driven peers in a rewarding environment.
  • We offer competitive remuneration, including: an attractive bonus structure and additional leave entitlements.
  • Training, mentorship, and personal development opportunities.
  • Gym membership plus weekly in-house chair massages.
  • Daily breakfast and lunch facilities.
  • Regular social events including an annual company trip.
  • A work-from-home allowance and support.

As an intentionally flat organisation, we believe that great ideas and impact can come from everyone. We are passionate about empowering individuals and creating diverse teams that thrive. Every person at Optiver should feel included, valued, and respected, because we believe our best work is done together.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is hardwired through every stage of our hiring process. We encourage applications from candidates from all backgrounds, and we welcome requests for reasonable adjustments during the process to ensure that you can best demonstrate your abilities.

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