Acuity Knowledge Partners

IT Project Manager, Data and Technology Services, Charlotte

NEW YORK, NYPosted a month ago

Job summary

  • Job post source

    This job is directly from Acuity Knowledge Partners

  • Job overview

    The IT Project Manager at Acuity Knowledge Partners leads and delivers technology projects across infrastructure, application development, and data platforms, ensuring alignment with business priorities and timely completion.

  • Responsibilities and impact

    The role involves managing cross-functional IT projects, fostering collaboration between IT and business teams, and applying project management methodologies like Waterfall and Agile to achieve project goals.

  • Experience and skills

    Requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, 7+ years managing technical or enterprise IT projects, strong communication and leadership skills, proficiency in project management tools, and knowledge of frameworks like Waterfall and Agile; preferred experience includes financial services, PMP or Scrum Master certification, and familiarity with ITSM and cloud platforms.

  • Job location and travel

    Charlotte with occasional overnight travel required

Company overview

Acuity Knowledge Partners is a leading provider of high-value research, analytics, and business intelligence services to the financial services sector. The company generates revenue by offering specialized services such as investment research, quantitative analytics, compliance support, and business consulting to banks, asset managers, and financial institutions worldwide. Acuity Knowledge Partners was formerly part of Moody's Corporation and became an independent entity in 2019 after a management buyout backed by Equistone Partners Europe. This history highlights its strong foundation and expertise in delivering tailored solutions that enhance productivity and drive business growth for its clients.

How to land this job

  • Tailor your resume to highlight your 7+ years of experience managing complex IT projects, emphasizing your ability to deliver infrastructure, application development, and data platform initiatives on time and within scope.

  • Showcase your proficiency with project management methodologies like Waterfall, Agile, or hybrid, and mention any certifications such as PMP or Scrum Master to demonstrate your formal expertise.

  • Apply through multiple channels including Acuity Knowledge Partners' corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your visibility and application reach for the IT Project Manager role.

  • Connect on LinkedIn with current IT and Data and Technology Services team members at Acuity Knowledge Partners, using ice breakers like asking about recent technology initiatives or how they manage cross-functional collaboration in their projects.

  • Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'IT project management,' 'infrastructure,' 'application development,' 'Agile,' 'PMP,' and specific technologies like 'Snowflake' or 'Azure' to ensure it passes initial screenings.

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