The Why

At Topstep, individuals fully own their roles and are charged with meaningfully driving results. We work fast and continuously optimize our products to reach more and more traders worldwide. Here individuals have a high degree of accountability for their work; we work hard and smart, are never scared to fail, and are always striving to develop more aspiring traders worldwide through a platform that facilitates experiential education. Collaboration and open and honest feedback are part of the day-to-day work here at Topstep. We work together to empower one another towards continuous growth and have a long history of promoting from within.

Excited about this opportunity? Each new hire is an opportunity for us to bring in a different perspective, and we are always eager to further diversify our company. Topstep believes that diverse people and ideas result in better business, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where you can thrive.

Summary

The Senior Project Manager will coordinate our people and processes to ensure Topstep achieves its desired goals and outcomes. This role will lead and coordinate large-scale, cross-departmental initiatives, consisting primarily of company priorities and internal projects. The Senior Project Manager will also be a people manager in leading and fostering Associate Project Managers and Project Managers.

The Role, Along With Everything You’d Expect

Lead the initial project scoping, budgeting, and scheduling activities.
Develop comprehensive project plans, outlining key milestones, deliverables, and resource requirements.
Conduct risk assessments and develop risk management plans.
Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
Conduct regular meetings with stakeholders to discuss project progress, address concerns, and ensure alignment with expectations.
Cultivate strong relationships to foster trust and satisfaction.
Oversee the execution of project plans, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards.
Monitor project progress closely, identifying and addressing any deviations or risks promptly.
Implement effective project tracking and reporting mechanisms.
Manage project scope effectively, assessing change requests and evaluating their impact on schedule, budget, and resource requirements.
Facilitate change control processes, documenting approved changes and communicating them to relevant stakeholders.
Minimize scope creep and scope-related risks through proactive management and stakeholder engagement
Facilitate kickoff meetings, post-project reviews and lessons learned sessions to identify successes, challenges, and areas for improvement.
Implement recommendations and best practices from lessons learned to enhance project management processes and outcomes.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and knowledge sharing within the project team and across the organization.
Manage and oversee the Associate Project Manager and Project Manager.
Report up project statuses to the Director of Product Management
Onboard and offboard new team members
Perform weekly check ins and lead career development for direct reports

The Ideal Candidate

4-5 years experience in a project management role
PMP Certification
Experience in successful communication across an organization
Proven ability to manage up
Demonstrated experience presenting to senior management and execs
Can anticipate blockers and things that will go wrong; have a plan ready; experience unblocking quickly
Resource planning and risk mitigation experience
Process-oriented, but okay with controlled chaos
Experience building and managing a team is a plus
Excellent writing skills, attention to detail, and time management skills

Topstep Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus incentives
Medical, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability insurance
Paid time off (starting at 15 days, increasing annually), plus paid holidays, paid sick days, and paid volunteer hours
401(k) plus match
Monthly internet stipend
Monthly grocery stipend
Generous paid family leave, plus a flexible ramp-up period upon return, and extra PTO days
Access to senior management and mentoring opportunities
Vacation bonus, when you take off 5 consecutive days to fully clock out
#TopstepTravel, a semi-regular raffle for luxury accommodations in a variety of cities
Professional development budget, provided for continuing education, training, and workshops
Work from (almost) anywhere policy, to respond to an ever-changing work climate
Employee Assistance Program, for when you need some professional support in your personal life
Company events and outings
Graceful Leave Policy
Pre-tax spending accounts, for your dependent and health care needs plus transportation

Is Topstep the place for you? If so, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.

Topstep is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or

applicant on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, or any other basis protected under the law.

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