Project manager in fintech

LaFinteca; Barcelona; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LaFinteca is seeking an experienced Project Manager to own planning, driving, and delivering strategic and operational projects across the organization. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders to align objectives, optimize processes, and ensure on-time delivery.

The role requires 3+ years of PM experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Jira, Confluence, and reporting tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of Project Management experience.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall governance frameworks.
• Experience with Jira, Confluence, and reporting tools such as Excel/Google Sheets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects.
• Establish project plans, milestones, KPIs, and governance.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure clear ownership across departments.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on progress, risks, and budgets.
• Oversee and optimize tools like Asana and Jira; maintain dashboards and reporting structures.
• Improve project management methodologies and governance practices.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Excel

Google Sheets

Project management tools

Job description

Описание:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager with strong leadership, organizational, and strategic execution skills to join our team at LaFinteca. In this role, you will take ownership of planning, driving, and delivering key strategic and operational projects across the organization. You will work closely with cross‑functional teams and senior stakeholders to ensure alignment, optimize project management processes, and drive successful outcomes.

Задачи:

• Lead the end‑to‑end planning, execution, and delivery of strategic and operational projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives, timelines, and budgets.
• Establish project plans, milestones, KPIs, and governance frameworks to monitor progress, ensure accountability, and drive successful project outcomes.
• Lead and coordinate cross‑functional teams, ensuring effective collaboration, clear ownership, and alignment across departments and stakeholders.
• Act as the primary point of contact for project‑related matters, providing regular updates to senior management on project progress, risks, resource allocation, and performance.
• Oversee and optimize project management platforms such as Asana and Jira, ensuring workflows, dashboards, and reporting structures support effective project execution.
• Identify opportunities to improve project management methodologies, operational workflows, and governance practices to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Oversee project documentation and knowledge management processes within Confluence, ensuring information is properly structured and accessible.

Требования:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in Project Management, with a proven track record of leading projects from initiation through successful delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross‑functional initiatives, manage multiple stakeholders, and drive accountability across teams.
• Strong knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and project governance frameworks.
• Advanced proficiency in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and reporting tools including MS Excel and Google Sheets.
• Experience monitoring project KPIs, managing resources, tracking budgets, and ensuring efficient project execution.
• Strong leadership, analytical thinking, organizational skills, communication abilities, and proactive problem‑solving mindset.
• Будет плюсом: Experience within a PMO is highly desirable

Условия:

The talent we hire act as One Team, collaborating across borders, cultures, and functions to achieve shared success. They Ask Why, challenging assumptions and digging deep to uncover the root of every problem. They are driven by Innovation To Win, restless in their pursuit of bold, creative solutions and they take an Ownership Mindset, stepping in to drive outcomes rather than waiting for direction. We Lead By Data as our compass, but Design For People as our north star, because everything we create should make life simpler, smarter, and more human. Leadership role with strong visibility and strategic impact. Opportunity to drive cross‑functional initiatives in an international fintech environment. Exposure to strategic business projects and organizational growth.