Agile Program Manager

Agile Program Manager

Are you a seasoned Agile Program Manager who excels in managing and leading Agile teams to build cutting-edge trading platforms and services? Do you have expertise in Agile methodologies with in-depth knowledge of financial markets and FinTech?

Are you looking to work in a vibrant and intellectually stimulating environment that offers opportunities for professional growth and career advancement? Then you are at the right place!

Be a part of a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity and provides competitive salary, bonus, and great benefits.

At the client’s Fintech firm, you will be able to access state-of-the-art technology and utilize your leadership and facilitation skills to act as a bridge between product teams, developers, and stakeholders to ensure successful, timely, and high-quality project delivery.

Please note this is an onsite position at the client’s Chicago office.

As an Agile Program Manager, you will:

• Collaborate closely with product managers, development teams, and key business stakeholders to ensure that project scope is defined and that deliverables align with business goals and market needs.
• Help manage the flow of work through the product backlog, ensuring that development efforts align with the project roadmap and priorities.
• Facilitate all Scrum ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Effectively identify, communicate, and mitigate project risks and blockers early in the process to maintain smooth development progress.
• Use metrics and feedback from retrospectives to implement changes that enhance team performance and project outcomes.

Requirements:

• 5+ years experience with Agile Project Management.
• Experience managing the development lifecycle for Financial market solutions and services is a major plus.
• In-depth knowledge of Scrum and other Agile frameworks, with a strong understanding of scaling Agile practices across multiple teams.
• Hands-on experience with software development life cycles and managing software development projects.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and facilitate collaborative decision-making.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to manage technical teams and communicate effectively with key stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• This is an onsite position working at the client’s Chicago office.
• Please note that the employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

No recruiter represented or third party candidate submissions will be accepted. Any unsolicited resumes/candidate profiles submitted will not be considered are not subject to payment of agency fees