Product Delivery Manager – End‑to‑End Program Leadership for Banking, Payments & Capital Markets (100% Remote – U.S. Based)
Why Join Our Visionary Team?
Imagine a workplace where innovation thrives, collaboration is the norm, and your impact reaches millions of customers across the financial ecosystem. Our client, a fast‑growing leader in fintech solutions, is on a mission to transform how banks, asset managers, and payment processors deliver digital experiences. With a portfolio that spans core banking platforms, B2B payment networks, treasury management, capital markets, securities services, and asset‑management tools, the organization is uniquely positioned at the intersection of technology and finance.
As a Remote Product Delivery Manager, you will become a pivotal force steering complex, multi‑disciplinary programs from concept through launch, while championing agile best practices and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. This role offers the flexibility of a 100 % remote work environment based anywhere in the United States, coupled with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your professional growth and personal well‑being.
Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Own Every Day
In this high‑visibility position, you will act as the bridge between strategic product vision and tactical delivery execution. Your day‑to‑day activities will include, but are not limited to:
- End‑to‑end program governance: Define, document, and maintain program charters, timelines, budgets, and success metrics that align with business objectives across banking, payments, treasury, and capital‑markets domains.
- Agile team leadership: Guide cross‑functional scrum teams comprised of product owners, designers, engineers, QA specialists, and infrastructure experts to deliver high‑quality increments each sprint.
- Roadmap translation: Work closely with Product Owners to break down product roadmaps into actionable sprint backlogs, ensuring that every user story delivers measurable value to the end‑customer.
- Stakeholder collaboration: Facilitate regular alignment meetings, product demos, and retrospectives with senior business leaders, compliance officers, and external partners to keep expectations calibrated and risks mitigated.
- Risk and issue management: Proactively identify, log, and resolve blockers, escalations, and dependency constraints, employing data‑driven decision‑making to keep deliveries on track.
- Continuous improvement champion: Introduce and nurture best practices in agile ceremonies, definition of done, automated testing, and delivery pipelines, fostering a culture of learning and excellence.
- Metrics and reporting: Produce transparent, real‑time dashboards that track velocity, burn‑down, quality metrics, and business outcomes, enabling informed executive decision‑making.
- Change advocacy: Act as a catalyst for organizational change, encouraging teams to experiment with new tools, processes, and collaborative techniques that enhance speed and quality.
Essential Qualifications – The Core Foundations You Bring
To succeed in this demanding yet rewarding role, you must demonstrate a proven track record of delivering complex technology solutions within regulated financial environments.
- 5+ years of hands‑on IT project and program management experience, with at least three years leading agile delivery teams in banking, payments, or capital‑markets domains.
- Deep understanding of agile frameworks, particularly Scrum, including mastery of ceremonies such as daily stand‑ups, sprint planning, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
- Strong facilitation skills, capable of driving productive meetings, steering consensus, and translating technical jargon into clear business language.
- Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor teams on agile principles, DevOps practices, and continuous delivery, fostering self‑organizing high‑performance squads.
- Exceptional communication and stakeholder‑management capabilities, with a talent for building trusted relationships across product, design, engineering, compliance, and executive leadership.
- Proficiency with agile tooling, such as Jira, Confluence, Azure DevOps, or Rally, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline (or equivalent professional experience).
Preferred Qualifications – What Will Set You Apart
- Advanced certifications: Certified ScrumMaster (CSM), Professional Scrum Master (PSM), PMI‑Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI‑ACP), or SAFe Program Consultant (SPC).
- Experience with regulated environments, including knowledge of Basel III, GDPR, PCI‑DSS, or other financial compliance frameworks.
- Background in product management, allowing you to speak fluently about product strategy, market positioning, and user experience considerations.
- Technical fluency: Understanding of cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP), micro‑services, APIs, and data‑centric solutions applied to financial services.
- Leadership in distributed teams, having successfully managed remote or globally dispersed squads across multiple time zones.
- Track record of delivering measurable business outcomes, such as revenue growth, cost reduction, operational efficiency gains, or enhanced customer satisfaction scores.
Core Skills & Competencies – The DNA of a Successful Delivery Manager
- Strategic thinking: Ability to align day‑to‑day delivery with long‑term product and business strategy.
- Analytical mindset: Comfortable interpreting data, KPI trends, and financial models to drive decisions.
- Problem‑solving agility: Rapidly diagnose complex challenges and orchestrate cross‑functional solutions.
- Empathy and influence: Build rapport with diverse stakeholders, inspire trust, and motivate teams toward shared goals.
- Adaptability: Thrive in fast‑changing environments, pivoting priorities while maintaining focus on quality.
- Time‑management excellence: Juggle multiple initiatives, deadlines, and resource constraints without sacrificing detail.
- Continuous learning: Stay current with emerging fintech trends, agile innovations, and industry best practices.
Career Growth & Learning Opportunities – Your Future Path
Our client invests heavily in employee development, offering a clear trajectory for ambitious delivery professionals.
- Leadership pathways: Progress from Product Delivery Manager to Senior Program Lead, Director of Delivery, or VP of Product Operations.
- Professional development budget: Annual allocation for certifications, conferences (e.g., Agile Alliance, FinTech Forum), and advanced coursework.
- Mentorship programs: Pair with senior leaders who provide guidance on strategic planning, stakeholder management, and executive communication.
- Cross‑functional rotation: Opportunities to work on different product lines—such as moving from payments to treasury services—to broaden domain expertise.
- Innovation labs: Participate in internal hackathons and incubator projects, contributing ideas that may become the next flagship offering.
Culture & Work Environment – What It’s Like to Be Part of the Team
Even though the role is fully remote, you’ll never feel isolated. The organization has cultivated a vibrant, inclusive culture that values transparency, collaboration, and well‑being.
- Remote‑first mindset: Robust digital collaboration tools, virtual coffee chats, and regular all‑hands meetings keep the team connected.
- Diversity and inclusion: A proactive commitment to building a workforce that reflects a wide range of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
- Work‑life harmony: Flexible scheduling, generous paid‑time‑off policies, and mental‑health resources support a balanced lifestyle.
- Recognition & rewards: Quarterly awards, peer‑recognition platforms, and performance‑based bonuses celebrate achievements.
- Community involvement: Volunteer days, charitable matching programs, and employee‑resource groups foster a sense of purpose beyond work.
Compensation, Perks, & Benefits – What We Offer
While exact figures are tailored to experience, candidates can expect a competitive total‑reward package that includes:
- Base salary: Market‑aligned, with annual review and performance incentives.
- Annual bonus: Targeted at 10‑20 % of base salary, tied to individual and company KPIs.
- Equity participation: Stock options or restricted stock units (RSUs) allowing you to share in the company’s growth.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and tele‑health plans.
- Retirement savings: 401(k) plan with company match.
- Learning & development stipend: Funds dedicated to courses, certifications, and conferences.
- Technology allowance: Home office equipment, high‑speed internet reimbursement, and ergonomic accessories.
- Paid time off & holidays: Generous PTO bank, paid holidays, and additional days for birthdays or personal milestones.
- Wellness programs: Access to virtual fitness classes, meditation apps, and employee assistance programs.
How to Apply – Take the Next Step Toward Your Future
If you are ready to lead high‑impact programs that shape the future of finance, we want to hear from you. Submit your resume, a concise cover letter highlighting your most relevant achievements, and any supporting documentation (e.g., certifications) through the link below.
Don’t let this opportunity pass you by. Join a forward‑thinking organization where your expertise will be celebrated, your growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will drive real change across the financial services landscape.
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