Program Manager

DriveWealth

. Lead and manage scrum teams from strategy through execution and delivery .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $175,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading scrum teams through strategy, execution, and delivery in a Scaled Agile environment, while effectively managing cross-functional collaboration and communication. Proven ability to drive operational excellence and mentor teams on Agile best practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Scaled Agile ExpertiseProgram Management ExperienceAgile Certification (CSM or Similar)Cross-Functional Team LeadershipFintech Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Agile MethodologiesRelease PlanningDependency ManagementData EvaluationTransaction HandlingAPI IntegrationCompliance Workflows

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsInfluencing SkillsMentoring Skills

Tools & Technologies

JiraConfluenceG-Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Scrum Master (CSM)

Industry Keywords

FintechTradingBrokerageWealth ManagementRegulated Financial Services

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage scrum teams from strategy through execution and delivery
Guide multi-phase releases across engineering, product, compliance, and operations
Run agile ceremonies including standups, sprint planning, refinement sessions, and retrospectives
Prepare scrum teams for quarterly PI Planning
Guide product intake to create working tasks ready for development
Develop clear goals and measurable outcomes in a Scaled Agile environment
Facilitate cross-functional communication and decision-making on priorities and trade-offs
Assist technical leads and senior developers with release planning
Drive operational excellence across programs
Mentor squads on Agile best practices
Work within the PMO to raise organizational agile maturity
Coach teammates through agile transformation
Use data to evaluate progress, highlight risk, and communicate program health
Use Jira, Confluence, and G-Suite to manage workflows, reporting, and communication
Collaborate with engineering, operations, compliance, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver scalable investing infrastructure

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of program management experience, ideally in technical environments with multiple cross-functional development teams
Deep familiarity with Scaled Agile; CSM or similar Agile certification a plus
Demonstrated success leading initiatives in fintech, trading, or brokerage verticals
Proven ability to manage dependencies and deliver high-impact releases in environments with multiple competing priorities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience influencing across technical and business teams
Bachelor’s degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experience
Background in brokerage, wealth management, or regulated financial services is nice to have
Experience working with APIs and embedded finance platforms is nice to have
Familiarity with money movement, transaction handling, or compliance workflows is nice to have
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without current or future visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Equity
401(k) match
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Wellness reimbursement
Company-provided phone
Personal development allowance
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
Observed holidays
Heavily subsidized benefits and perks
Bonus eligibility