IT Project Manager

Apex Fintech Solutions UK Ltd.; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401k match

Parental leave

Generous external learning and tuition reimbursement

Paid subscription to Calm app

Job summary

Apex Fintech Solutions UK Ltd. is hiring for a project/program manager based in Austin, Texas. This role involves facilitating team coordination, ensuring Jira hygiene, and providing visibility into domain team activities. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience and expertise in Agile methodologies.

Benefits include healthcare, competitive PTO, and a hybrid work schedule. Join us to contribute to product teams and grow within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, preferably in product or technology organizations.
• Deep expertise with Jira and Confluence, including administration and workflows.
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate domain-specific program syncs and team coordination.
• Ensure Jira hygiene and adherence to the product operating model.
• Provide visibility into domain team progress and report to leadership.

Skills

Project/program management

Jira

Confluence

Agile methodologies

Excellent communication skills

Education

5+ years in project/program management

Certifications (PMP, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

What You Will Do

Domain‑Specific Execution

• Facilitate domain‑specific program syncs, stand‑ups, 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

Process & Hygiene

• Ensure Jira hygiene and adherence to the 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

Visibility & Reporting

• 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

• Bridge communication between domain teams and leadership

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project/program management, preferably in product or technology organizations
• Deep expertise with Jira and Confluence (administration, workflows, reporting)
• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and dependencies
• Excellent communication skills—ability to translate technical complexity for different audiences
• Experience with capacity planning, roadmapping, and quarterly planning processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in financial services or fintech
• Certifications: PMP, SAFe, Certified Scrum Master, or similar
• Background supporting product/engineering teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Familiarity with advanced Jira features (Advanced Roadmaps, automation, JQL)
• Experience with change management and process improvement initiatives

Key Competencies

• Detail‑oriented: obsess over data quality, process adherence, and accuracy
• Proactive communicator: surface risks and blockers before they become problems
• Servant leader: exist to enable teams, not control them
• Systems thinker: see how work connects across teams and dependencies
• Pragmatic: balance process discipline with team velocity and flexibility

Why Join Us

• High impact: work directly enables product teams to deliver value to customers
• Embedded partnership: part of the domain team, not an overhead function
• Strategic influence: shape how teams plan, prioritize, and execute
• Growth opportunity: build deep domain expertise and expand into program management or product operations leadership
• Collaborative culture: work alongside talented product, engineering, and delivery professionals

Rewards

We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. A hybrid work schedule is available for most roles.

EEO Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.

Disability Statement

Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates, including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form.