Project Manager Officer

finera.; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical Insurance starting day 1

Training resources

Well-stocked office

Multinational culture

Team-building events

Employee Recognition Program

Job summary

finera. seeks an experienced PMO to be the COO's central focal point, coordinating Product, Engineering, Sales and Compliance to optimize the Payment Integration Lifecycle.

You will translate strategic vision into a structured, visible execution roadmap, design real-time dashboards (Jira/Monday/Tableau), and lead weekly cross-functional synchronization to resolve dependencies. This role requires 5+ years in PM/Program Management with fintech focus and a track record delivering complex

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Project/Program Management, with 3+ years in Fintech/Payments/Orchestration.
• Strong understanding of API-based architectures, Webhooks and payment flow logic.
• Proven ability to lead 2+ person teams and manage cross-functional programs.

Responsibilities

• Act as the "Single Source of Truth" for the COO with a consolidated view of global projects.
• Own end-to-end PSP/Bank integrations from API review to production go-live.
• Ensure PCI DSS, PSD2 and jurisdiction-specific regulatory compliance.

Job description

Job Description

As the PMO, you will be the central focal point for the COO to monitor, track, and synchronize all cross-departmental efforts. Your primary mission is to optimize the Payment Integration Lifecycle and manage the high-stakes intersection of Product, Engineering, Sales, and Compliance. You will turn strategic vision into a structured, visible, and predictable execution roadmap.

Job Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years in Project/Program Management, with 3+ years specifically in Fintech, Payments, or Orchestration, 1+ years in Leading 2+ members team.
• Technical Literacy: Strong understanding of API-based architectures, Webhooks, and Payment Flow Logic.
• Tools: Expert-level mastery of Jira/Confluence and specialized PMO software.
• Location Awareness: Familiarity with the fintech ecosystem. And willngness to get into a new locations and learn.
• Strong proficiency in integrating AI tools into daily workflows to drive efficiency, quality, and innovation
• Education: Degree in Business, Engineering, or Computer Science. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications are highly preferred.

Job Responsibilities

Strategic Oversight & COO Support

• The Focal Point: Serve as the "Single Source of Truth" for the COO, providing a consolidated view of all global projects.
• Executive Reporting: Design and maintain real-time dashboards (Jira/Monday/Tableau) that track project health, resource utilization, and delivery velocity.
• Cross-Functional Orchestration: Lead weekly synchronization meetings between Department Heads to resolve dependencies and resource conflicts.

Integration & Product Delivery

• Payment Pipeline Management: Own the end-to-end lifecycle of new PSP/Bank integrations—from initial API documentation review to Production Go-Live.
• Process Engineering: Standardize the "Integrations Playbook" to reduce Time-to-Market for new payment rails.
• Agile Governance: Partner with Engineering and Product leads to ensure sprint capacity matches commercial priorities.

Operational Excellence

• Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify "at-risk" projects and provide the COO with remediation options (Trade-offs, Resource shifts).
• Compliance Alignment: Ensure all projects meet the regulatory standards of PCI DSS, PSD2 and any specific jurisdiction requirements.

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary package aligned with experience and market standards.
• Medical Insurance starting from day 1.
• Access to training resources and development opportunities that support your professional growth.
• Well-stocked office with snacks, drinks, and refreshments available daily.
• A multinational organisation that promotes a strong, collaborative culture
• Regular team-building events and company activities that strengthen collaboration across teams.
• Employee Recognition Program celebrating our "Employee of the Month" with special perks.