IT Project Manager – Financial Services, Payments

Oliver James; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James is seeking an IT Project Manager to lead delivery of software initiatives across the Software Development Lifecycle. You will coordinate with engineering, product and architecture teams, manage delivery plans, risks and dependencies, and ensure visibility of progress through to release.

You’ll act as the bridge between product and engineering, helping teams deliver complex technical initiatives effectively and on time.

Qualifications

• Proven project management experience within software or technology environments.
• Demonstratable experience managing and delivering software and technical initiatives across the full SDLC.
• Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, including build, test, integration and deployment.
• Experience working closely with engineering, product and architecture teams, including global or distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder communication, project planning and cross-functional delivery skills.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, technical integrations, APIs and system dependencies.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills, with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently and confidently manage complex initiatives.
• Background in Financial Services, Payments, Banking or Fintech highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of software initiatives across the Software Development Lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering, product and architecture teams, manage delivery plans, risks and dependencies.
• Ensure clear visibility of progress through to release and handover.
• Act as the bridge between product and engineering to deliver complex technical initiatives.

Skills

Project management

SDLC delivery

Agile & hybrid

Stakeholder management

Risk & dependency handling

Cross-functional collaboration

Distributed teams

Problem solving

Independent worker

Fintech domain

Tools

Jira

Confluence

CI/CD pipelines

DevOps practices

Job description

Title: IT Project Manager

Duration: 12 Month Daily Rate – View To Extend

Daily Rate: €400 – €500 per day

Location: Dublin

Working patterns: 2-3 days on-site per week

IT Project Manager

About The Role

We’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to lead the delivery of software initiatives across the Software Development Lifecycle. You’ll coordinate closely with engineering, product and architecture teams, manage delivery plans, risks and dependencies, and ensure clear visibility of progress through to release.

You’ll act as the bridge between product and engineering, helping teams deliver complex technical initiatives effectively and on time.

Skills & Experience

• Proven project management experience within software or technology environments.
• Demonstratable experience managing and delivering software and technical initiatives across the full SDLC.
• Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid delivery methodologies, including build, test, integration and deployment.
• Experience working closely with engineering, product and architecture teams, including global or distributed teams.
• Strong stakeholder communication, project planning and cross-functional delivery skills.
• Experience managing risks, dependencies, technical integrations, APIs and system dependencies.
• Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organisational and prioritisation skills, with a results-driven approach.
• Ability to work independently and confidently manage complex initiatives.
• Background in Financial Services, Payments, Banking or Fintech highly advantageous.