Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Abacus Global is a pioneering alternative asset manager specializing in uncorrelated financial products that leverage proprietary longevity data and actuarial technology. With ~$3.6 billion in assets under management, we provide investors with access to innovative solutions that redefine wealth management and financial planning. As the only publicly traded firm focused on lifespan-based financial products, Abacus Global is at the forefront of policy origination, wealth management, and technology-driven investment strategies.

Built on decades of expertise and proprietary longevity data, Abacus Intel, a vertical of Abacus Global, is revolutionizing financial services through technology-driven innovation. Our advanced platforms provide real-time insights that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency across pension funds, government agencies, insurers, and the secondary life insurance market. From verifying mortality data instantly to locating missing policyholders, our technology delivers speed and precision never before available in the industry.

Job Description:

Abacus Intel is seeking a Project Manager to oversee delivery timelines and sprint execution for its engineering organization. This position is responsible for managing a dedicated product backlog using Scrum and Kanban methodologies within two-week sprint cycles, and for coordinating with cross-functional stakeholders across Engineering, Product, and Data Science to ensure on-time delivery of product initiatives. The Project Manager will facilitate sprint planning, daily standups, and retrospectives; track progress against delivery milestones; and proactively identify and resolve scheduling risks or resource constraints. This position supports delivery across Abacus Intel's product portfolio, including MVerify, Abacus Pricing & Analytics (APA), LifeARC, CRM, and AccuQuote, and reports to the Product Manager, translating product strategy into structured, executable delivery plans.

Responsibilities:

Project Planning & Execution

• Define project scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps
• Track progress and proactively manage risks, dependencies, and blockers

Team Coordination & Communication

• Serve as the main point of contact between technical teams, stakeholders, and leadership
• Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives
• Ensure clarity of roles, responsibilities, and expectations across the team

Organization & Reporting

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation
• Monitor performance against KPIs and provide regular status updates to stakeholders
• Ensure projects adhere to established workflows, best practices, and compliance standards

Tool & Process Management

• Drive adoption of agile methodologies and continuous improvement practices
• Utilize Jira for backlog management, sprint tracking, and reporting
• Maintain structured knowledge bases and documentation in Confluence

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong budget/schedule management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job Type: Full-time ONSITE Monday to Friday

Pay:  Competitive Salary + Bonuses

Benefits:

• 401(k) with 4% matching
• Health, Dental, Vision, & Life Insurance
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Time Off