Project Manager
Australia (East Coast)
Onsite Required
About capSpire
capSpire is a fast-growing consulting and solutions company with a global footprint with thirteen offices in the world’s leading markets.
We take pride in putting our people first and are proud to be recognised consecutively as a Great Place to Work for our strong company culture focused on our people and enabling them to achieve their best. As a vendor-independent consultancy, you’ll work with traditional technologies and leading-edge solutions for on premise and Cloud. We offer our employees progression, development and a diverse range of client engagements.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead business transformation initiatives focused on commodity trading and risk management at capSpire. This role requires a unique blend of expertise, business acumen, and strong leadership skills to drive successful enterprise-wide transformations that optimize trading operations and risk management processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead end-to-end business transformation projects, from requirements gathering through deployment and post-go-live support.
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets while ensuring alignment with client objectives.
- Manage project risks, issues, and dependencies while maintaining clear communication with all stakeholders.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, business analysts, and subject matter experts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, vendors, and internal teams ·
- Facilitate workshops and training sessions for end-users. ·
- Provide regular status updates and presentations to executive stakeholders. ·
- Manage client expectations and ensure high satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of project management experience, with ideally at least 4 years specifically in implementations
- Strong understanding of commodity trading operations, risk management, and market fundamentals.
- Proven track record of successful large-scale system implementations.
- Experience with major CTRM platforms (e.g., Allegro, OpenLink, Triple Point)
- PMP certification or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in relevant field
- Experience in multiple commodity classes (oil, gas, power, metals)
- Knowledge of financial markets and derivatives trading
- Experience with data migration and system integration projects
- Familiarity with scripting languages and SQL
- Industry certifications in risk management or energy trading
Skills & Competencies:
- Exceptional leadership and team management abilities
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
- Adaptable and able to work effectively in fast-paced environments
Travel & Work Requirements
- Willing to travel up to 50% of the time to client sites.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.
We offer
- Competitive compensation package.
- The opportunity to be part of a rapidly expanding organisation.
- Emphasis on developing your skills and abilities.
- Flexible work options.
If you think you have the necessary skills and experience to excel in this role, we are keen to speak with you.
