Sr. Technical Project Manager - Fintech

Job Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

Project/Program Leadership:

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent, complex technical projects or large-scale programs from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, detailed work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and realistic timelines.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project progress and success.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating as necessary.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, QA, operations, and business stakeholders.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular, transparent updates on project status, progress, and challenges.
• Champion and enforce best practices in project management (Agile/Scrum/Kanban) and software development.

Technical Acumen:

• Possess a strong, hands-on technical background in either Java or .NET.
• Understand software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems, particularly as they apply to high-performance, secure FinTech applications.
• Be able to engage in technical discussions with architects and developers, understanding technical challenges and trade-offs.
• Guide technical teams in problem-solving and provide strategic input on technical decisions when appropriate.
• Ensure that technical solutions align with business requirements, architectural guidelines, and scalability/security needs of FinTech.

FinTech Domain Expertise:

• Deep understanding of core FinTech concepts, including but not limited to: [Choose relevant areas: payment processing, core banking, digital lending, regulatory compliance (e.g., KYC, AML), financial data analytics, fraud detection, security protocols within finance, etc.].
• Ability to translate complex business requirements from the financial domain into clear, actionable technical specifications.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes within the FinTech landscape.

Team Leadership & Mentorship:

• Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
• Mentor and coach project team members, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
• Resolve team conflicts and remove impediments to progress.

Qualifications:

• Education:

  Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.

Experience:

• 14+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 6+ years in a dedicated Project Management or Program Management role for technical projects.
• Proven experience managing projects/programs specifically within the FinTech or financial services industry (essential).
• Demonstrable hands-on technical background with significant experience in either:

• Java:

  Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, related frameworks, and ecosystem tools.

• OR

• .NET:

  Extensive experience with .NET Core/.NET Framework, ASP.NET, C#, Microservices, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks.
• Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience working in an Agile/DevOps environment.
• Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, Trello).

Skills:

• Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• PMP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.

Qualifications:

• Experience with specific FinTech platforms or technologies.
• Knowledge of specific regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in a FinTech context.
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).