IT Project Manager
Austin, TX - USA
Job Summary
WHO WE ARE
Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by building tech-forward solutions that help simplify automate and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech software enables us to support clients such as Stash Betterment SoFi Webull and eToro amongst many others; collectively Apex powers access to the stock market for over 22 million end customers.
At Apex we are changing how the securities industry operates by reinventing the status quo which was manual slow and accessible only by the ultra-wealthy. Were digitizing and democratizing systems so that everyone has an opportunity to invest.
When youre at Apex you drive this change. Youre part of a global team with a clear vision: to be the trusted technology that powers the digital economy. Our offices in Austin Dallas Chicago New York Portland Belfast and Manila are home to over 1000 employees.
Together were shaping the future of financial innovation. Embrace change. Solve big. Win together. And be G.R.E.A.T. grit results empathy accountability and teamwork with Apex.
Were proud to be recognized for the innovative work we do the purpose-driven nature of our work and the collaborative culture weve created. Here are just a few of the many awards weve recently received:
Best Places to Work
- Presented by BuiltIn
WealthTech of the Year
2025- Presented by US FinTech Awards
The Worlds Top 250 Fintech Companies
2024- Presented by CNBC
ABOUT THIS ROLE
Apex Fintech Solutions is seeking a domain IT Project Manager to provide dedicated embedded support to a specific product domain team. As a domain IT Project Manager you will work closely with your assigned domain team to drive successful delivery ensure process adherence and create transparency across all domain initiatives.
This role sits within the Product Delivery team and serves as the execution partner to product and engineering teams.
What You Will Do
Domain-Specific Execution
- Facilitate domain-specific program syncs standups and team coordination
- Support the domains quarterly planning and capacity management
- Track domain initiatives features and epic health
- Manage dependencies within and across domains
Process & Hygiene
- Ensure Jira hygiene and adherence to product operating model for the domain
- Guide domain teams on change management and prioritization processes
- Maintain accurate data in Jira Plan View for domain work
- Support teams in following established standards and best practices
Visibility & Reporting
- Provide visibility into what the domain team is working on and why
- Report on domain program status to leadership
- Track and communicate risks blockers and dependencies
- Bridge communication between domain teams and leadership
What We Are Looking For
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of experience in project/program management preferably in product or technology organizations
- Deep expertise with Jira and Confluence (administration workflows reporting)
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum Kanban SAFe)
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent initiatives and dependencies
- Excellent communication skillsability to translate technical complexity for different audiences
- Experience with capacity planning roadmapping and quarterly planning processes
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in financial services or fintech
- Certifications: PMP SAFe Certified Scrum Master or similar
- Background supporting product/engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
- Familiarity with advanced Jira features (Advanced Roadmaps automation JQL)
- Experience with change management and process improvement initiatives
Key Competencies
- Detail-oriented: You obsess over data quality process adherence and accuracy
- Proactive communicator: You surface risks and blockers before they become problems
- Servant leader: You exist to enable teams not control them
- Systems thinker: You see how work connects across teams and dependencies
- Pragmatic: You balance process discipline with team velocity and flexibility
Why Join Us
- High impact: Your work directly enables product teams to deliver value to customers
- Embedded partnership: Youre not an overhead functionyoure part of the domain team
- Strategic influence: Shape how teams plan prioritize and execute
- Growth opportunity: Build deep domain expertise and expand into program management or product operations leadership
- Collaborative culture: Work alongside talented product engineering and delivery professionals
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Our Rewards
We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits including healthcare benefits (medical dental and vision EAP) competitive PTO 401k match parental leave and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices.
Salary Range
The annual base salary range for this position is noted above. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge skills experience and office location.
EEO Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation and gender identity) national origin age disability veteran status marital status or any other protected characteristic. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified applicants receive fair consideration without regard to these characteristics.
Disability Statement
Apex Fintech Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace for all candidates including those with disabilities. We are dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please submit your request via the Candidate Accommodation Requests Form. We will work with you to provide the necessary accommodations to ensure your full participation in our hiring process.
Required Experience:
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About Company
PEAK6 doesn't do anything the traditional way. Mainly because we're not your typical investment firm. We follow opportunities, not the status quo.