Contractor, Senior Technical Project Manager

WHO WE ARE

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. 

Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila.

If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you'll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. 

AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including:

• 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards

• 2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company

• 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a Contractor, Senior Technical Project Manager at Apex, you will play a pivotal role in leading cross functional teams to deliver cutting edge projects that shape the future of our industry. This is not just a project management role; it's an opportunity to lead with vision, influence, and strategic thinking in a fast-paced environment. You will be at the forefront of our Agile development initiatives, ensuring that our project not only meets but exceeds our stakeholders' expectations. In this role, you will have the unique opportunity to wear multiple hats from strategic planning, risk management to hands on execution empowering you to make a significant impact on our project outcomes and company growth. Your leadership will inspire teams, foster collaboration and drive innovation, creating a culture of excellence that echoes thought-out the organization.

At Apex, we believe in nurturing talent and providing growth opportunities to help you reach your full potential. As a Senior Technical Project Manager, you will have access to mentorship programs, continuous learning opportunities, and a supportive environment that encourages your professional development and personal growth.

Duties/Responsibilities 

• Lead and manage projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with business goals and timelines 

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives and deliverables while managing expectations throughout the project life cycle 

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including sprint planning, retrospectives, PI Planning and promoting team continuous improvement 

• Identify and mitigate project risks, proactively addressing issues to avoid delays 

• Serve as the primary point of contact for project updates and reporting, ensure transparency and effective communication with stakeholders 

• Coordinate with various funnels to ensure resource availability and prioritization of work 

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent work experience) required; master’s degree is a plus  

• 5+ years of experience managing technology projects; SaaS, Infrastructure and/or software development related projects, ideally in a Financial Services (FinTech) and/or Technology firm 

• Proven expertise in Agile Development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, etc) and project management tools (e.g. Jira, Confluence)  

• Certification in Project Management (PMP, CSM, ACP, etc) is highly desirable 

Required Skills/Abilities

• Strong leadership abilities with experience managing cross functional teams  

• Exceptional problem solving and analytical skills to navigate complexities and deliver effective solutions 

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to details 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders 

Work Environment

• This job operates in a hybrid, office environment 3 days per week.

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