Project/Delivery Manager - Financial Services (m/f/d)

EPAM Systems; Frankfurt; Hybrid; EUR 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday per annum

Company Pension Scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Job summary

EPAM Systems in Frankfurt is seeking a Project/Delivery Manager for Financial Services to lead large scale programs in a hybrid mode. You will plan, manage and deliver core banking transformations, payments modernization, regulatory compliance initiatives and digital banking programs, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and client expectations.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in FS delivery, deep knowledge of MiFID II, DORA, PSD2/3 and Basel IV, and proven ability to drive complex

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in project or delivery management within financial services.
• Strong understanding of banking processes, payments and European regulatory requirements.
• Experience with agile, waterfall or hybrid delivery models.
• Proven risk management, governance and budgeting experience in regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of financial services programs including core banking transformation, payments modernization and regulatory implementation initiatives.
• Define delivery scope, objectives and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Oversee resource allocation, schedules and budgets to meet deadlines and cost targets.
• Drive delivery governance and reporting for oversight and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor project teams to enhance capability and best practices.

Skills

Project management

Delivery management

Stakeholder engagement

English

German

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Business/Technology/related field

Job description

We're looking for a Project/Delivery Manager – Financial Services (m/f/d) to join our team in Frankfurt and surrounding areas, Germany in a hybrid working mode. In this role, you will plan, manage and deliver large-scale programs within the financial services domain across core banking transformations, payments modernization, regulatory compliance initiatives and digital banking programs. You will ensure alignment with strategic objectives and regulatory expectations, driving end-to-end delivery, fostering strong client relationships and achieving measurable business results.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end delivery of financial services programs including core banking transformation, payments modernization and regulatory implementation initiatives
• Define delivery scope, objectives and success criteria in collaboration with business and technology stakeholders
• Oversee resource allocation, schedules and budgets to meet deadlines and cost targets
• Drive delivery governance and reporting to ensure oversight and compliance with regulatory frameworks
• Identify and mitigate delivery risks including operational resilience and third-party dependencies
• Lead stakeholder communication throughout all delivery phases to ensure transparency and alignment
• Support account growth by identifying new engagement opportunities within financial services clients
• Mentor project teams to enhance capability, collaboration and adherence to best practices

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in project or delivery management with significant involvement in financial services
• Strong understanding of banking processes, payments and European regulatory requirements including MiFID II, DORA, PSD2/3 and Basel IV
• Proven ability to manage large, complex transformation programs in FS using agile, waterfall or hybrid delivery models
• Experience in risk management, governance and budgeting for regulated environments
• Familiarity with AI-driven initiatives and emerging technologies in FS contexts
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and client-facing skills
• Fluency in English and German
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Technology or related field

Nice to have

• Experience with core banking platforms (Temenos, Finastra) or capital markets systems (Murex, Calypso)
• Exposure to cloud migration projects in FS regulated settings (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, SAFe or FS credentials (FRM, CFA, CAMS)

We offer

• 30 days holiday per annum
• Company Pension Scheme
• Regular performance assessments
• Discount on Fitness-First Black Membership
• bitkom - Corporate Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) (subject to certain eligibility requirements)
• Learning and development opportunities, including in-house training and coaching, professional certifications, and courses
• Friendly and enjoyable working team
• Regular corporate and social events
• Flexible and remote working opportunities
• Award-winning workplace: Great Place To Work® certified in 2026, Kununu (Top Company 2022–2026), NewWork Business Award 2025 for outstanding culture, innovation and employee satisfaction.