Job Description

Experienced Project Manager to lead global fintech projects, managing delivery, budgets, and compliance with teams to meet business goals.

Key Selling Points:

• Adaptive Work Environment: Explore new tools and projects in a flexible and innovative setting.
• Diverse Role: Be part of a fast-growing company with exposure to global fintech projects.
• Industry Expertise: Gain in-depth knowledge of the billion-dollar payment industry and its regulatory landscape.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients in the payment and fintech industries, understanding their business strategies and ensuring successful project delivery.
• Lead end-to-end project management for technology initiatives, ensuring that scope, timelines, and costs are met by applying suitable methodologies (waterfall, hybrid, agile) based on project requirements.
• Manage the entire project lifecycle, including planning, execution, risk management, and project closure, ensuring that all stakeholder expectations are met.
• Engage with clients and internal teams to identify needs, plan and manage resources, and drive projects to completion.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards, including Payment Card Industry (PCI) and other relevant security standards.
• Drive continuous improvement and process optimization by assessing current practices and recommending areas for enhancement.
• Oversee project budgets, resource allocation, and manage risks and issues proactively.
• Lead project teams, mentor junior members, and ensure continuous learning and development across the team.
• Adapt global project management standards to the local working environment, balancing global best practices with the practicalities of the local talent market and culture.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• At least 5+ years of project management experience, preferably in technology or fintech industries.
• Familiarity with a variety of project management methodologies, including waterfall, hybrid, and agile, and the ability to adapt methodologies based on project needs.
• Experience managing budgets, timelines, and resources for projects, with a proven ability to deliver projects within scope.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to manage both local and international stakeholders.
• Deep understanding of compliance requirements in the payments industry, especially around Payment Card Industry (PCI).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and foster collaboration in a multicultural environment.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred; additional certifications in agile (e.g., Certified ScrumMaster) or ITIL/Lean Six Sigma are an advantage.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello.