As a Trade Platform Project Manager, you will be responsible for leading the development and implementation of a new trade platform within our organization.
The company has tied up with leading manufacturers in India and has secured client contracts in USA, Malaysia with Fortune 500 companies for the products being manufactured by these vendors. We are looking to construct a open trade platform that will help to connect the manufacturers to the clients using our API platform.
This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams, clients, vendors with little to zero tech and managing project timelines and budgets, and ensuring the successful delivery of the trade platform. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and a deep understanding of trade processes and technology.
Responsibilities
- Project Planning: Develop and maintain a comprehensive project plan outlining the scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements for the trade platform project.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with key stakeholders, including business leaders, IT teams, and external vendors, to gather requirements, define project goals, and manage expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
- Team Leadership: Lead a cross-functional project team, providing direction, motivation, and support to ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
- Vendor Management: Oversee relationships with external vendors and third-party service providers involved in the development and implementation of the trade platform, ensuring adherence to project specifications and timelines.
- Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project success.
- Quality Assurance: Implement quality control measures to ensure that the trade platform meets defined quality standards and fulfills stakeholder requirements.
- Budget Management: Monitor project expenses and manage budgets to ensure that the trade platform project is delivered within approved financial constraints.
- Communication and Reporting: Maintain regular communication with project stakeholders, providing updates on project progress, milestones, and any changes to project scope or timeline. Prepare and present project reports and status updates as required.
- Change Management: Manage changes to project scope, requirements, and timelines, ensuring that any deviations are properly documented, evaluated, and approved by relevant stakeholders.
- Post-Implementation Support: Provide post-implementation support and assistance to users and stakeholders as needed, ensuring a smooth transition to the new trade platform and addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
Requirements -
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Proven experience in project management, with a focus on delivering complex technology projects within the trade or FS industry.
- Strong understanding of trade processes, financial products that are used in the trade process, and market trends.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
- Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and software.
- Experience managing cross-functional project teams and external vendors.
- Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is preferred.
- Familiarity with Agile methodologies and trade platform technologies is a plus.
