Project Manager
Role Summary
We are seeking a Project Manager to support a technology engineering organization by driving strong execution discipline, delivery transparency, and governance rigor. This role partners closely with engineering leads, product owners, and key stakeholders to manage project plans, milestones, and delivery tracking while ensuring JIRA accuracy and audit readiness. The Project Manager is accountable for structuring work effectively, surfacing risks early, and ensuring delivery commitments are met.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
- Own and maintain end-to-end project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables
- Translate high-level initiatives into clear, actionable tasks aligned with team capacity and priorities
- Actively track execution progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation plans
- Facilitate regular project cadence (weekly or bi-weekly status reviews) to ensure leadership has clear visibility into progress and blockers
JIRA & Delivery Management
- Own and maintain JIRA boards to ensure:
- Epics, stories, and tasks are clearly defined, sized, prioritized, and assigned
- Status, acceptance criteria, and dependencies are accurate and up to date
- Sprint and milestone tracking reflects actual delivery progress
- Partner with engineering leads to improve workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy, and delivery predictability
- Produce and present JIRA-based metrics including velocity, burndown, milestone progress, and delivery risk
Milestone & Dependency Management
- Define, track, and manage key milestones across multiple initiatives
- Coordinate cross-team dependencies and ensure alignment on delivery expectations
- Escalate milestone risks early with clear data, impact assessment, and recommended actions
Audit, Governance & Documentation
- Support audit, risk, and compliance activities by:
- Maintaining clear project documentation, artifacts, and delivery evidence
- Ensuring plans, approvals, traceability, and artifacts meet governance requirements
- Partnering with audit, control, and risk teams to respond to inquiries efficiently
- Drive adherence to SDLC standards, technology delivery processes, and documentation expectations
Stakeholder Communication
- Act as a central point of coordination between engineering, product, leadership, and external partners
- Deliver concise, executive-ready status updates on project health, timelines, risks, and next steps
- Ensure clarity around ownership, decisions, and follow-ups
Required Qualifications
- 3+ years of Project or Program Management experience supporting technology or software delivery teams
- Strong hands-on experience with JIRA, including issue management, reporting, and workflows
- Proven ability to manage complex timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple workstreams
- Experience supporting audit, governance, or compliance efforts in regulated environments
- Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery models
- Familiarity with SDLC controls, risk management, and technology governance frameworks
- Experience supporting engineering or platform teams in financial services or similarly regulated industries
- PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification (preferred, not required)
