CME Group · 1 day ago
Sr Agile Program Manager
New York - 300 Vesey Street
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$100K/yr - $167K/yr
3+ years expCME Group is the world’s leading derivatives marketplace, and they are seeking a Senior Agile Program Manager to contribute to the management of Product and Program execution. This role involves managing workstreams across multiple pods and facilitating Agile methodologies to deliver strategic business outcomes.
FinanceFinancial ServicesMarketplaceStock Exchanges
Responsibilities
Steer Program Planning: Lead work plans including backlog management and team readiness; collaborate with Product Managers and Owners to review Program Increments and track progress against OKRs
Manage Risks & Dependencies: Proactively identify and manage impediments to product delivery; facilitate the resolution of dependencies to ensure a continuous flow of value
Drive Synchronization: Lead execution across multiple pods through weekly sync events, such as Scrum of Scrums or Steering meetings, ensuring alignment on deliverables
Facilitate Agile Best Practices: Collaborate with Scrum Masters to define PI and Sprint calendars, configure JIRA boards, and coach teams on Lean-Agile practices, including effective Demos and Retrospectives
Ensure Transparency: Utilize standardized reporting tools to provide a clear, cross-functional view of progress, decisions, and risks to T&E Leadership and stakeholders
Lead Non-POM Execution: Partner with business stakeholders to identify scope gaps, ensure projects are appropriately staffed, and define deliverables that align with corporate development milestones
Establish Success Metrics: Define outcome-oriented success criteria with sponsors and analyze delivery patterns to lead corrective actions when necessary
Navigate Global Dynamics: Apply a global mindset to decision-making, understanding organizational trends and effectively influencing teams across different regions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or a related discipline
3+ years of project management or relevant industry experience, with a focus on delivering complex initiatives
Solid understanding of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and the ability to apply them practically in a corporate environment
Experience configuring and managing work via JIRA and Confluence, or similar project management tools
Ability to partner effectively with cross-functional teams, third parties, and senior leadership to clarify requirements and drive results
Competence in analyzing delivery metrics and variances to report on program health accurately
Preferred
Experience working within Financial Services or highly regulated industries
Certifications such as PMP or CSM
Benefits
Annual target bonus opportunity
Broad-based equity program
Comprehensive health coverage
Retirement package that includes both a 401(k) and an active pension plan
Highly competitive education reimbursement provisions
Paid time off
Mental health benefit
Company
CME Group
CME Group is a diverse derivatives marketplace that manages risk and capture opportunities.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1BKey Investors
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2002-12-06IPO
Leadership Team
Lynne Fitzpatrick
President and Chief Financial Officer
Julie Holzrichter
Chief Operating Officer
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