Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kurv is a fast-growing fintech company supporting businesses with modern payment solutions. They are seeking a Strategic Programs Analyst to facilitate Agile delivery, conduct business analysis, and manage technical projects, ensuring clarity and accountability in program execution.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives, and sprint reviews
• Maintain and groom the program backlog in partnership with the VP and business stakeholders
• Track team velocity, sprint progress, and delivery milestones; escalate blockers proactively
• Support the adoption of Agile best practices across teams and business units
• Conduct requirements gathering sessions with business stakeholders to clarify objectives and desired outcomes
• Document business requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, and process flows
• Analyze current-state processes and identify opportunities for improvement or automation
• Support ROI and cost-benefit analysis in preparation for executive prioritization
• Maintain project plans, timelines, and status trackers across active initiatives
• Coordinate with technology, product, and operations teams on dependencies and delivery schedules
• Document decisions, action items, and meeting notes; distribute to appropriate stakeholders
• Monitor risks and issues; support the VP in escalating and resolving as needed
• Support the VP with executive reporting, dashboards, and presentations
• Serve as a point of contact for project updates, intake coordination, and stakeholder communications
• Partner with IT, Finance, Operations, and other business units to keep programs aligned and on track
• Prepare and distribute program status updates, ensuring visibility across the organization
• Manage and maintain program tracking in Monday.com, Jira, or equivalent platforms
• Ensure project data is current, accurate, and accessible to all relevant stakeholders
• Identify and implement improvements to program management workflows and templates

Skills

• 5+ years of experience in a deeply technical role including business analysis, Agile delivery, or technical project management
• Hands-on experience facilitating Agile/Scrum ceremonies and managing program backlogs
• AI Experience with a major LLM driving individual and organizational efficiency
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present to diverse audiences
• Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools (Monday.com, Jira, Confluence, or equivalent)
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• CSM (Certified Scrum Master), PMI-ACP, or equivalent Agile certification
• PMP or equivalent project management certification
• Experience in fintech, payments, or financial services
• Experience supporting a senior leader or executive in a program management capacity
• Familiarity with FinOps, cost-benefit analysis, or ROI modeling

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