# Project Manager **URL:** \ **Category:** General Q&A\ **Tags:** help-wanted, xid\_161854, imported\ **Created:** [July 21, 2005, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/project-manager/6780 "2005-07-21T20:53:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
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**Author:** ![fplpo\_x](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/7ab992/32.png) [@fplpo\_x](https://forum.fixtrading.org/u/fplpo_x)\ **Post date:** [July 21, 2005, 8:53pm UTC](https://forum.fixtrading.org/t/project-manager/6780/2 "2005-07-21T20:53:39Z")
[original email was from Gerald O’Mara - [gom@navistaff.com](mailto:gom@navistaff.com) ] Project Manager Manage the full life cycle implementation process of the Sell-side Trade Order Management System (TOMS) from initiation to roll-out. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES • Must possess knowledge and understanding of both the business and financial technical industry • Coordination of client connectivity and electronic trading platform implementations • Manage Client Sell-Side OMS (Order Management System) implementations • Maintain relationships with clients • Responsible for establishing connectivity to ECN’s and Market Data providers • Ensure that all contracts and agreements are in place • Additional duties as required (e.g., provide project support to Sales and Strategy/Business Development Departments and assist in the execution of all strategic company initiatives) • Responsible for coordination of various internal teams (Business, Operations, and Technology) to ensure successful implementation • Ensure project timeframes are met. • Provide regular status reports and issue escalation MAIN WORKING RELATIONSHIPS • External customers both technical and business focused • Act as a liaison with Internal departments including Sales, Support, NetOps, Telco, and Technology teams • Vendors PROBLEM SOLVING COMPLEXITIES • Understanding of trader work flow • Ability to understand and communicate customer requests to the appropriate internal team(s) KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS • Experience implementing Sell-side OMS (Order Management Software). For Example: Tradeware GL Trade fidessa Brass NYFIX • Experience with electronic trading platform. For Example: Lava Trading Floor fidessa NMS UMA/U2 NASDAQ, NW2, SuperMontage • Understanding of financial concepts. Must possess working knowledge of ECN’s/ATS’s and associated connectivity issues. • Experience with integrating firms into OMS a strong plus • US Domestic Equities business knowledge (e.g., Buy-Side, Sell-Side, Listed, etc.) • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing 1. Verbal - communicates well with various business and technical departments. Capable of holding discussions with various levels in the organization and with clients. 2. Written- very strong documentation and presentation skills • Strong equities business acumen coupled with knowledge of technical concepts of electronic trading platform. (e.g., FIX, ECN’s, Teleco, etc.) • Strong documentation skills capable of documenting various processes • Back-office experience: Experience integrating clearing firms a plus