Program Manager

Program ManagerDriveWealth is on a mission to make investing easier. We believe that everyone should have the ability to control their financial future, and that access to financial markets should not be limited by geography, wealth, or legacy systems. We are a global B2B financial technology organization dedicated to democratizing access to financial independence around the world. Our mission is realized through an API-based platform, empowering our partners to offer seamless investing and trading experiences to clients worldwide, all from their mobile devices. Our technology provides partners with a modern, extensible toolkit, enabling traditional investment workflows and innovative techniques like fractional share ownership. DriveWealth has evolved into a global platform offering trading of US equities, mutual funds, ETFs, fixed income, and options.There's never been a better time to build a category-defining business and there has rarely been a team better positioned for this opportunity. Our culture blends the pace and agility of a fintech start-up with the impact, stability, and discipline of Wall Street. We encourage creativity and experimentation while ensuring institutional-grade execution and regulatory compliance in everything we do. Join us and help build the future of global investing!As a Program Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in driving releases and deliverables across high-impact initiatives. Operating within a Scaled Agile environment, you'll manage complex dependencies, ensuring seamless execution from planning to end-user adoption. This role requires team-building skills, as well as close collaboration with engineers, product managers, and stakeholders to deliver holistic and scalable solutions. You'll join a high-performing Product Development team at DriveWealth, focused on building best-in-class investing infrastructure that powers global fintechs and banks. This team drives strategic initiatives from concept to launch, ensuring that our products meet the needs of both partners and end-users. We work closely with engineering, operations, and compliance to bring investing products to life in a highly regulated and fast-paced environment.What You'll DoLead and manage scrum teams from strategy through execution and delivery, guiding multi-phase releases across engineering, product, compliance, and operationsRun crisp and effective agile ceremonies, including standups, sprint planning, refinement sessions, and retrospective activities focused on self-improvementPrepare scrum teams for quarterly PI Planning, including guiding them through the product intake process to create working tasks ready for developmentDevelop clear goals and measurable outcomes while maintaining adaptability in a fastpaced, Scaled Agile environmentFacilitate cross-functional communication and decision-making, ensuring alignment on priorities and trade-offs across teamsAssist technical leads and senior developers with release planningDrive operational excellence across programs and mentor squads on Agile best practicesWork within the larger PMO of the organization to raise its level of agile maturityCoach teammates along the organizational journey towards agile transformationUse data to evaluate progress, highlight risk, and communicate program health to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersLeverage tools like Jira, Confluence, and G-Suite to manage workflows, reporting, and communicationWhat You'll Need7+ years of program management experience, ideally in technical environments with multiple cross-functional development teamsDeep familiarity with Scaled Agile; CSM or similar Agile certification a plusDemonstrated success leading initiatives in fintech, trading, or brokerage verticalsProven ability to manage dependencies and deliver high-impact releases in environments with multiple competing prioritiesStrong interpersonal and communication skills, with experience influencing across technical and business teamsBachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent practical experienceNice to Have, But Not RequiredBackground in brokerage, wealth management, or regulated financial servicesExperience working with APIs and embedded finance platformsFamiliarity with money movement, transaction handling, or compliance workflowsLocationThis role is open to candidates in the following locations: Chicago, IL - HybridThis role is expected to come into the office on a cadence set by the Hiring Manager/Team.If you're not based in one of the locations listed above, this role is not a fit, and we cannot accommodate remote work outside these locations.Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. DriveWealth does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.Pay Range : $180,000 USD – $200,000 USDWorking at DriveWealthWe do our best work when we're in the same room. To maintain the speed our partners expect, our New York, Chicago, and Lithuania teams work in office on a hybrid schedule. We've found that being physically side-by-side is the only way to solve complex problems in real-time and stay truly accountable to the products we ship. When you're here, you're working directly with the people making the decisions.To support that work, we provide competitive compensation, equity, and a 401(k) match. We also offer Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, Disability insurance, and Paid Parental Leave, along with a wellness reimbursement, a company-provided phone, and a personal development allowance. Finally, we value the time you spend away from the office with generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and observed holidays.Work AuthorizationApplicants must possess the legal right to work in the country where the position is located at the time of application. DriveWealth requires all employees to provide original documentation verifying their work authorization on or before their first day of employment.For US-based roles: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for current or future visa sponsorship. DriveWealth does not provide visa sponsorship or support for employment authorization, including transfers, at this time. Offers of employment are strictly contingent upon an individual's ability to secure and maintain the legal right to work at the Company.CompensationPay is generally based on the level, complexity, responsibility, location, and job duties/requirements of the specific position. We then source candidates with the requisite skills, expertise, education, training, and experience. If you are selected for an interview, please feel welcome to speak to a recruiter about our compensation philosophy and other available benefits. This role is eligible for base, bonus, equity, 401(k) match, and heavily subsidized benefits and perks.Equal Employment OpportunityTo build technology and products that are used and loved by people and solve real-world problems, we need to build a team with many different perspectives and experiences. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.Agency DisclaimerDriveWealth does not accept agency resumes. Do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other organization location. DriveWealth is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.