Senior Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Technical Senior Project Manager with strong Fintech expertise to lead high-impact projects in payments, digital banking, blockchain, regtech, and data-driven platforms. You will drive projects end-to-end using Agile and hybrid methodologies, managing cross-functional teams and stakeholders while ensuring delivery within scope, budget, and compliance requirements. This role requires hands-on knowledge of modern technology stacks, regulatory frameworks, and project management practices. You will play a critical role in aligning delivery with strategic objectives, mentoring engineers, and contributing to organizational growth.

What you’ll do

• Lead end-to-end project management for complex programs involving multiple squads, technologies, and stakeholders.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.
• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring timely delivery of milestones while maintaining quality and managing scope changes.
• Apply Agile principles and Scrum practices to drive iterative delivery, continuous improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and dependencies proactively.
• Facilitate Agile ceremonies (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, retrospectives, and reviews) to promote team efficiency and transparency.
• Provide clear and consistent communication to executives, sponsors, and stakeholders through status reports and presentations.
• Drive alignment between business goals and technical execution.
• Lead end-to-end project delivery across multiple streams (payments, open banking, lending platforms, digital wallets, regtech, data platforms).
• Create and maintain detailed project roadmaps, sprint plans, and OKRs.
• Manage Agile delivery teams (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) while integrating DevOps/DevSecOps practices into project execution.
• Oversee collaboration across engineering, QA, cybersecurity, infrastructure, and compliance teams.
• Ensure delivery aligns with ISO 27001, PCI DSS, GDPR, PSD2, SAMA, and SOC 2 compliance standards.
• Drive adoption of cloud-native solutions (AWS, Azure, GCP), API-first development, and microservices architectures.
• Collaborate with Product Owners and Business Analysts to refine backlog, user stories, and acceptance criteria.
• Monitor and control budgets, risks, and quality, ensuring timely delivery.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level dashboards, KPIs, and project health reports.
• Mentor junior PMs and engineers, promoting best practices in Agile and secure software delivery.

What you’ll bring

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years in IT project management, with at least 4+ years in Fintech or Financial Services software development.
• Deep understanding of Agile methodology and the Scrum framework, with hands-on experience leading Agile teams.
• Experience in the Fintech domain, including exposure to financial systems, digital payments, or regulatory compliance.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies).
• Proven success in delivering large-scale, client-facing fintech platforms.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, budgets, and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional stakeholder management, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of Agile frameworks, DevSecOps integration, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of cloud technologies (AWS, Azure, GCP), microservices, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and API ecosystems.
• Familiarity with AI/ML use cases in Fintech (fraud detection, credit scoring, risk analysis).
• Solid grasp of cybersecurity and regulatory compliance in finance.
• Experience with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project, Confluence, or similar platforms.
• Delivery-oriented with strong problem-solving, risk management, and leadership abilities.