
Technical Project Manager 2025
FileSmart.tax is seeking a Technical Project Manager to champion our mission of democratizing and de-mystifying finance!
Do you crave a dynamic, purpose-driven role where you can leverage your technical expertise to empower financial well-being?
Do you get excited at the prospect of learning new skills every day, along with the opportunity to put your stamp on the enhancement of software which helps millions?
FileSmart.tax, a Raleigh, NC-based B2C fintech company, is on a mission to democratize finance. With a decade of laser focus on simplifying tax preparation through innovative software solutions, we're poised to expand our reach. As a nimble team of 25, we are disrupting market incumbents and combining our entrepreneurial skill sets with our thirst for learning, all the while proudly servicing millions of clients profitably. We're not looking for someone who just 'keeps up' – we need someone who sets the pace. If you're a proactive problem-solver who anticipates roadblocks before they appear and thrives on finding innovative solutions, let's talk!
The Opportunity:
We're seeking a passionate Technical Project Manager (TPM) to join our growing team and spearhead exciting projects that incorporate cutting-edge technologies like AI and machine learning. You'll play a pivotal role in structuring and organizing financial data, ultimately making tax prep smoother and more reliable for our users as we expand our software beyond taxes alone. We're building a suite of financial tools to empower users to take charge of their overall financial health.
Why FileSmart.tax?
- Be part of a company with a clear mission that impacts millions.
- Work on the future of finance: We're constantly innovating and pushing boundaries, with a roadmap that extends beyond taxes.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment: You'll work closely with developers, designers, and product owners to bring ideas to life.
- Embrace continuous learning: We're a team of relentless learners who value growth and development.
- Culture matters: We live by our core values: Always entrepreneurial, Relentless Learning, and Empowering experiences.
You'll be a great fit if you:
- Have a proven track record as a Technical Project Manager and have managed the full software development lifecycle, from design collaboration and API integration to developer coordination and timely product launches.
- Enjoy solving puzzles and have a keen eye for detail, ensuring tasks for the development team are clearly defined and outlined with concise instructions for successful execution.
- Pride yourself on proactively identifying and suggesting improvements to processes, products and workflows.
- Are enthusiastic about working closely with developers, designers, and product owners and possess an easy communication style and ability to juggle a variety of differing personalities with diverse backgrounds.
- Possess strong Jira management skills and experience collaborating with agile teams.
- Thrive when given the opportunity to showcase your diverse array of soft skills as you lead sprint meetings and communicate technical solutions in ways that are digestible by the C Suite, but relevant for the tech team.
- Prioritize tasks efficiently to meet project timelines and deadlines without sacrificing quality.
- Are a self-starter with the ability to take initiative and drive projects forward with minimal supervision.
- Produce clear, concise documentation that empowers the team to build amazing things.
- Are familiar with project management tools like Miro, Figma & Notion among others along with an aptitude to quickly learn new tools if they can help facilitate efficiency.
- Get excited at the prospect of learning something new each day!
- Are passionate about delivering high-quality SaaS products and approaches challenges with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Have experience with coding (not a requirement, but a bonus), as it enables a deeper understanding of complex technical requirements and facilitates clearer communication with developers.
Ready to join our mission?
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Apply today and tell us why you're passionate about making tax prep and financial wellness a breeze for everyone.