Project Manager (Special Projects)

TL;DR

Project Manager (Special Projects): Driving tier-1 priority cross-functional projects from market entry and business development to internal IT product delivery with an accent on analytical research and decision-making under high uncertainty. Focus on building new business initiatives, optimizing processes with AI tools, and delivering measurable business results in a high-frequency trading environment.

Location: Hybrid, Moscow

Salary: 250,000–350,000 RUB/month net

Company

A high-frequency trading firm operating at the intersection of technology, mathematics, and business, competing globally with top-tier teams.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end projects from goal definition and decomposition to implementation and delivery.
• Conduct research for management decisions, including market analysis, competitor research, and hypothesis validation.
• Launch new business initiatives, ranging from office location research to building internal IT products.
• Select and manage vendors, negotiate contracts, and coordinate internal and external project teams.
• Communicate with stakeholders and top management, providing regular reporting and alignment on key decisions.
• Optimize team workflows and integrate AI tools into project management processes.

Requirements

• 2.5+ years of end-to-end project management experience in technology, strategy, or top-tier agencies.
• Proven track record of driving results personally rather than just coordinating processes.
• Confident command of project management frameworks (Gantt, RACI, OKR, risk matrix).
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work with data, metrics, and statistics.
• Active use of AI tools for research, automation, and workflow integration.
• English: B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher required.

Nice to have

• STEM background (degree or relevant coursework).
• Experience with full-cycle marketing, PR, or performance marketing.
• Product management experience leading IT product development.
• Experience working in international markets or at international companies.
• Knowledge of foreign languages beyond English.

Culture & Benefits

• Transparent compensation system with fixed salary and semi-annual performance bonuses.
• Startup flexibility combined with enterprise-level financial resources and tools.
• Opportunity to work with a strong team of managers from tier-1 companies and Big-3/Big-4 firms.
• Comprehensive medical insurance, including dental coverage.
• Corporate events held globally and high-quality in-office meals.