Scrum / Project Manager (Financial Services)

Continuus Technologies LLC; Town of Germantown (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Continuus Technologies LLC is seeking an experienced Scrum or Project Manager with a strong financial services background to lead cross-functional initiatives in investment operations and technology delivery. You will manage Agile or hybrid environments, partnering with business and technical stakeholders to ensure on-time, within-scope project delivery.

The role emphasizes regulatory alignment, risk management, and effective communication with portfolio managers, analysts, and IT teams.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Scrum leadership.
• Prior experience in financial services, asset management, investment management, or banking environments.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and/or hybrid delivery methodologies.
• Experience using project tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar).
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across technology, investment, and operational teams.
• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) when operating in Agile environments.
• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication.
• Coordinate across portfolio managers, analysts, operations, compliance, and IT teams.
• Translate business requirements into actionable project plans and delivery roadmaps.
• Track and report progress, KPIs, and project health metrics to leadership.
• Identify blockers and proactively drive resolution.
• Support change management, adoption, and training for new systems or processes.
• Ensure alignment with regulatory, audit, and compliance standards relevant to financial institutions.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Communication

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Jira

Azure DevOps

Smartsheet

MS Project

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Scrum or Project Manager with a strong background in financial services to lead cross-functional initiatives that support investment operations, technology delivery, and enterprise transformation. This role will manage Agile or hybrid project environments, partner with business and technical stakeholders, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project delivery across technology, investment, and operational teams

• Facilitate Scrum ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, reviews) when operating in Agile environments

• Manage project scope, timeline, budget, risks, and stakeholder communication

• Coordinate across portfolio managers, analysts, operations, compliance, and IT teams

• Translate business requirements into actionable project plans and delivery roadmaps

• Track and report progress, KPIs, and project health metrics to leadership

• Identify blockers and proactively drive resolution

• Support change management, adoption, and training for new systems or processes

• Ensure alignment with regulatory, audit, and compliance standards relevant to financial institutions

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Project Management or Scrum leadership

• Prior experience in financial services, asset management, investment management, or banking environments

• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives

• Strong understanding of Agile, Scrum, and/or hybrid delivery methodologies

• Experience using project tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar)

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Scrum Master (CSM, PSM) or PMP certification

• Experience supporting investment operations, portfolio systems, trading platforms, or financial data projects

• Exposure to regulatory or compliance-driven environments

• Background working with enterprise transformation or system implementation initiatives