Fintech Domain IT Project Manager

Apex Fintech Solutions; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental,

401k match

Parental leave

Calm app subscription

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions in Chicago is seeking a domain IT Project Manager to provide embedded support to a specific product domain team within the Product Delivery organization. You will drive delivery, ensure process adherence, and create transparency across domain initiatives.

The role sits alongside product and engineering teams, requiring strong Jira and Confluence expertise, Agile fluency, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while communicating risks and status to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe).
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and dependencies.
• Excellent ability to translate technical complexity for diverse audiences.
• Experience with capacity planning, roadmapping, and quarterly planning processes.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate domain-specific program syncs, standups, and team coordination.
• Support the domain’s quarterly planning and capacity management.
• Track domain initiatives, features, and epic health.
• Manage dependencies within and across domains.
• Ensure Jira hygiene and adherence to product operating model for the domain.
• Guide domain teams on change management and prioritization processes.
• Maintain accurate data in Jira Plan View for domain work.
• Support teams in following established standards and best practices.
• Provide visibility into what the domain team is working on and why.
• Report on domain program status to leadership.
• Track and communicate risks, blockers, and dependencies.
• Bridge communication between domain teams and leadership.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Agile knowledge

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Apex Fintech Solutions in Chicago is seeking a domain IT Project Manager to provide embedded support to a specific product domain team within the Product Delivery organization. You will drive delivery, ensure process adherence, and create transparency across domain initiatives.

The role sits alongside product and engineering teams, requiring strong Jira and Confluence expertise, Agile fluency, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives while communicating risks and status to