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Senior Project Manager - Infrastructure & Operations

DRW
Location
Chicago
Posted
24 days ago
Department
IO - Project Management
Salary
$160,000 to $200,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 8+ years of project management experience in technology or infrastructure environments
  • Proven track record leading engineering teams through complex technical delivery
  • Hands-on grounding across infrastructure domains including data center operations, compute, storage, network engineering, network security, systems administration, and enterprise platforms
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects without losing control
  • Self-directed under minimal oversight
  • Effective in navigating organizational and technical complexity
Nice to have
  • Experience in the trading/capital markets industry
  • Direct experience with infrastructure buildouts, data center migrations, and networking technology and hardware
  • Demonstrated use of integrated AI toolsets to improve project management efficiency and effectiveness
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
What the job really is

As a Senior Project Manager in Infrastructure & Operations at DRW, you will lead and coordinate complex infrastructure projects from initiation to deployment, managing multiple projects simultaneously. You will work closely with engineering teams, translating technical complexities into actionable plans while ensuring accountability and alignment across various stakeholders. The role demands a high level of technical fluency and adaptability, particularly in leveraging AI tools to enhance project management efficiency.

Benefits
  • Annual base salary range of $160,000 to $200,000
  • Annual discretionary bonus
  • Comprehensive suite of employee benefits including group medical, pharmacy, dental and vision insurance
  • 401k with discretionary employer match
  • Short and long-term disability insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
Things to weigh
  • High-performance environment with high expectations and fast pace
  • Role requires genuine technical fluency and the ability to engage engineers as a credible peer
  • Change windows and occasional weekend cutovers are expected
  • Focus on outcomes rather than status updates may not suit everyone
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