Agile Project Manager

*PLEASE NOTE: this role requires the employee to be located in Charlotte, NC and come into our Southend office three days a week.*  The Role  We’re looking for an Agile Project Manager who does more than keep teams on track — someone who brings clarity to complexity and helps teams make better decisions.  You’ll partner closely with Engineering, Product, and stakeholders to drive delivery while anticipating risks, surfacing insights, and translating business priorities into clear, actionable plans. This role operates at both the team and system level — connecting day-to-day execution to broader outcomes.  You’ll lead multiple teams through planning and delivery, while shaping how we scale, align, and continuously improve.  Responsibilities  Lead Agile ceremonies and delivery practices, ensuring meetings drive decisions, not just updates   Partner with Product and Engineering to translate business goals into clear, executable plans across teams   Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and gaps — and address or escalate them early and clearly   Remove impediments by driving ownership and alignment, not just surfacing blockers   Build and communicate insights (metrics, trends, risks) that inform better decisions at both team and leadership levels   Connect work across teams and initiatives to ensure alignment with broader business priorities   Challenge assumptions and raise ideas that improve team effectiveness, delivery, and clarity   Coach teams on Agile principles, accountability, and prioritization to improve flow and predictability    How You Operate  You think beyond the ticket — connecting team execution to business outcomes   You proactively raise risks, ideas, and tradeoffs — even when it’s uncomfortable   You escalate clearly and early, with context and proposed paths forward   You bring structure to ambiguity and help teams move forward without waiting for perfect clarity   You communicate with precision and intent, tailoring your message to your audience   You take initiative — doing the thinking, not waiting for direction   Qualifications  Experience  Experience managing or coordinating software development work in an Agile environment  Demonstrated ownership in driving delivery, aligning stakeholders, and proactively addressing risks  Strong familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)    Experience leading Agile ceremonies and using metrics to guide team performance  Proven ability to translate complex technical or delivery concepts into clear, actionable insights for diverse audiences   Experience operating across multiple teams, workflows, or delivery models, with the ability to understand how they interconnect and impact overall delivery  Skills & Attributes  Strong systems thinker who can identify dependencies, risks, and broader impact across teams   Communicates complex ideas clearly and concisely to both technical and non-technical audiences   Proactive operator who identifies issues and acts before they become blockers   Comfortable influencing without authority and challenging assumptions when needed   Demonstrates sound judgment in when to push, when to escalate, and when to unblock directly   Maintains composure and focus in fast-moving, ambiguous environments   Demonstrated ability to proactively drive alignment and influence outcomes in cross-functional settings    What Success Looks Like  Teams have clear direction and move with confidence   Risks and dependencies are surfaced early — not discovered late   Stakeholders feel informed, aligned, and not surprised   Teams continuously improve how they plan and deliver   You are seen as a trusted partner in both execution and decision-making    ABOUT LENDINGTREE LendingTree is the nation’s leading online lending marketplace. We connect consumers with multiple lenders so they can easily compare options and find the right fit — from mortgages and personal loans to credit, savings, and insurance products.  Our founder, Doug Lebda, started LendingTree in 1996 after his own frustrating house-hunting experience. What began as a simple idea to make loan shopping easier has grown into a platform that empowers millions of people to make smarter financial decisions every day. What else you should know: We’re a publicly traded company (NASDAQ: TREE). We’ve welcomed several other companies into the LendingTree family to expand our reach and capabilities. We’ve built the LendingTree app and My LendingTree dashboard to give consumers tools to manage and monitor their financial health. We’re also committed to giving back — through philanthropic programs, volunteer opportunities, and partnerships that strengthen the communities where we live and work. OUR CULTURE We’re a collaborative, entrepreneurial team that values curiosity, creativity, and getting things done together. Our teammates are some of the brightest, most driven people you’ll meet — and we celebrate innovation, inclusion, and ownership. At LendingTree, you’ll find an inclusive culture where diverse perspectives make us stronger. We believe in working hard and supporting one another — with the flexibility and trust that help you thrive both personally and professionally. We’re proud to offer generous benefits, wellness programs, and time-off policies designed to help you recharge, stay healthy, and bring your best self to work every day. And yes — we still have fun doing it (our “GSD – Get Stuff Done” award is a fan favorite!) Come grow with us, make an impact, and be part of a company that truly cares about its people and its community. LendingTree is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion (or creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status. https://www.lendingtree.com/legal/privacy-notice-for-lendingtree-job-applicants-and-employees-who-are-california-residents/   Offices: Charlotte, NC, United States (Charlotte);