Director, Technical Program Management

Director, Technical Program Management – PEAK6 (Apex Fintech Solutions)

Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, simplifying, automating, and facilitating access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and Webull, and more than 20 million of our clients' customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment where the biggest fintech ideas can change the world.

As a global organization, we have offices in Austin, Dallas, Chicago, New York, Portland, Belfast, and Manila. AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including 2021–2018 Best Wealth Management Company (Fintech Breakthrough Awards), 2021 Most Innovative Companies (Fast Company), and 2021 Best API & Best Trading Technology (Global Fintech Awards).

We are seeking an experienced Director of Technical Program Management to lead the strategy, roadmap, and execution for our technical product portfolio. In this role, you will own the product vision and drive cross‑functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that meet customer needs and business objectives. You will work closely with Engineering, Design, Operations, and other stakeholders to build scalable, market‑leading products in a fast‑paced environment while leading and developing a high‑performing product management team.

• Define and execute product strategy, vision, and multi‑quarter roadmap
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product decisions
• Generate insights and actionable recommendations aligned to business goals
• Balance day‑to‑day execution with long‑term product vision

• Own products throughout the entire Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Collaborate with Engineering to define technical requirements, APIs, and system architecture
• Write clear user stories, epics, and product requirements in collaboration tools
• Drive product launches and coordinate cross‑functional delivery

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of product managers and product specialists
• Build and maintain strong relationships across internal teams and external partners
• Facilitate effective ceremonies and maintain clear stakeholder communications
• Serve as primary point of contact for product‑related initiatives

• Define and measure success criteria and KPIs for product features
• Leverage analytics and data tools to drive continuous improvement
• Monitor product performance, adoption, and user satisfaction
• Use insights to inform product roadmap and feature prioritization

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 10+ years of product management experience
• 5+ years of team leadership or management experience
• Demonstrated success shipping products at scale
• Experience working in agile development environments

• Strong understanding of modern software development practices, APIs, and Agile methodologies
• Proficiency with product management tools such as Jira, Confluence, Figma, or Miro
• Strong analytical skills with experience using SQL, Excel, BI platforms, or similar tools
• Ability to work effectively with engineering teams on technical product decisions

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to collaborate across technical and non‑technical teams
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives in fast‑paced environments
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Strategic mindset with capability to navigate ambiguity while delivering impactful solutions
• Experience influencing stakeholders without direct authority
• Strong decision‑making skills with ability to challenge norms when necessary

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