What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agile Project Manager position at Tundra Technical Solutions?
Job Title: Agile Delivery Manager
Location: Chicago/Naperville (Preference for Chicago 3 days onsite or Naperville)
Start Date: Asap
Duration: 6 m contract (project will extend) W-2
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Agile Delivery Manager to lead the Personal & Business Banking division to join the Core Banking Technology team. This role will support the FIS D1 implementation initiative, driving agile delivery and ensuring alignment between business and technology teams. The Agile Delivery Manager will serve as a servant leader, fostering collaboration, removing impediments, and enabling the team to deliver high-value solutions in alignment with the banks strategic priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Drive the end-to-end Agile delivery of the account opening re-platforming initiative
- Manage and monitor project progress using JIRA and Clarity, ensuring alignment with business objectives
- Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders across product, technology, and business lines
- Facilitate Agile ceremonies and ensure Scrum best practices are followed
- Act as a liaison between Product Owners and delivery teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements
- Coordinate with vendors and internal teams on platform integration
- Adapt to fast-paced, evolving environments and remove impediments to delivery
Required Qualifications:
- 5 years of Agile Delivery or Project Management experience in the financial or banking industry
- Expertise with Agile/Scrum methodologies, including facilitating stand-ups, planning, and retrospectives
- Advanced JIRA skills (for tracking, reporting, and managing Agile backlogs)
- Experience with customer-facing digital platforms (account opening, online banking, deposits, lending, or credit card systems)
- Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management capabilities
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Clarity PPM for portfolio and project tracking
- Experience with re-platforming initiatives or migrating third-party solutions in-house
