Project Manager (Agile / Product Owner Track)

This role will function as a client-facing Project Manager while supporting key Product Owner responsibilities within an Agile/Scrum environment.

Overview

CAP Index is seeking a motivated, client-facing Project Manager to support the delivery of work for one of our most important client engagements.  You will play a key role in translating client needs into structured work for our engineering team.

This role is ideal for an early-career professional who can operate at the intersection of client engagement, technical coordination, and internal execution. You will work closely with senior leaders, engineers, and client stakeholders to ensure projects move forward on time and in line with expectations.

Over time, you will grow into a project owner responsible for managing workflows, timelines, and stakeholder communication across engagements.

This is a fully remote role requiring availability during Eastern Time Zone business hours. 

Key Responsibilities

Client Coordination & Stakeholder Management

Participate in and help lead client meetings across technical and business stakeholders

Help manage client expectations, timelines, and deliverables

Build strong working relationships and ensure clear, consistent communication

Translate client requests into structured, actionable next steps

Project Execution & Delivery

Support delivery of client projects against defined timelines

Coordinate across Technology, Research & Innovation, and Sales teams

Track milestones, risks, and dependencies

Ensure deliverables are organized and completed on schedule

Agile / Scrum Coordination (Product Owner Support)

Support Agile/Scrum workflows with the technology team

Help organize and maintain the product backlog in JIRA

Assist with sprint planning, backlog refinement, and ticket organization

Translate client requirements into clear, actionable JIRA tickets

Work with engineers to clarify requirements and priorities

Scope & Risk Management

Reinforce scope, timelines, and deliverables with the client

Identify and escalate risks related to changing requirements

Help ensure alignment between client expectations and technical delivery

Documentation & Reporting

Prepare clear status updates for internal leadership

Document project requirements, workflows, and key decisions

Maintain organized records to support continuity and alignment

Qualifications

1–3 years of experience in project coordination, project management, consulting, or similar roles

Strong communication and organizational skills

PMP certified

Experience working with cross-functional teams, including technical teams

Familiarity with JIRA or similar tools

Exposure to Agile/Scrum environments

Knowledgeable of software development

Experience supporting enterprise clients (financial services a plus)

Some travel required

Key Competencies

Highly organized and detail-oriented

Clear and effective communicator

Proactive and solution-oriented

Able to manage multiple priorities

Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment

Eager to grow into a project ownership role