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Our direct client, a fast-growing FinTech firm, is looking for an experienced Project Manager to bring firm’s data and core services to the next level. This role will work closely with our product managers and technology leads to facilitate our technology development by coordinating with internal teams including Sales, UX & Design, Engineering, Legal and Compliance.? The ideal candidate will be able to facilitate collaboration, effective delivery, and ensure the team meets business objectives in a timely manner. This position can be based in New York City or Greenwich, 3 days per week onsite is expected. Client offers a very attractive compensation and benefits package, salary, bonus and stock options. Base salary is in the $120-150K range.
Responsibilities- Partner with product managers to document user stories, tasks, and acceptance criteria in JIRA, ensuring requirements are communicated in a clear and detailed manner and priorities are clearly communicated.
- Work alongside engineering teams to ensure development efforts are carefully planned and timelines for delivery are both accurate and transparent.
- Manage JIRA, including writing tickets, managing sprint boards, and maintaining a well-groomed backlog.
- Facilitate and guide groups through processes to help them make decisions and find solutions.
- 6+ years of experience in a similar role.
- Project Management/Scrum Master experience such as Scrum Master certification (SAFe), Certified Scrum Professional (CSM or CSP).
- Previous experience in financial services or at a financial technology company, preferably working with risk-managed and alternative investment solutions.
- Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to establish solid relationships, and promote team cohesion.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Analytical, convergent thinker passionate about taking on new challenges.
- Able to work both collaboratively and independently in a cross-functional environment
- Experience navigating complex software development projects.
- Strong knowledge of Atlassian tools (JIRA, JIRA Query Language and plug-ins like Structure and‚ Big Picture) along with collaboration tools (MS Office, Confluence, monday.com)