Technical Project Manager - Software Release

Adyen; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Adyen is seeking a Technical Project Manager to own and improve the software release process for In-person Payments. You will plan release schedules and coordinate with engineering teams to deliver reliable firmware releases at scale.

You have 3+ years in project management in a technical environment, strong English communication, and solid analytical skills. You will work with internal and external teams to define metrics and improve release quality and speed.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management in a technical environment.
• Strong English communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to scope full projects and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize the software release schedule with engineering teams.
• Lead and complete strategic internal projects related to release management, testing, monitoring and incident management.
• Collaborate with internal and external teams to ensure project success.
• Define metrics for release quality, monitoring and testing tools.

Skills

Release management

Project management

English communication

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Independent work

Scoping projects

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Technical Project Manager - Software Release

This is Adyen

Adyen provides payments, data, and financial products in a single solution for customers like Meta, Uber, H&M, and Microsoft - making us the financial technology platform of choice. At Adyen, everything we do is engineered for ambition.

For our teams, we create an environment with opportunities for our people to succeed, backed by the culture and support to ensure they are enabled to truly own their careers. We are motivated individuals who tackle unique technical challenges at scale and solve them as a team. Together, we deliver innovative and ethical solutions that help businesses achieve their ambitions faster.

Technical Project Manager - In-person Payments Software Release

In-person payments at Adyen go beyond payments made in stores on traditional terminals. We also power shopper experiences on small card readers and on phones. This part of our business is growing fast, and we’re looking for a Technical Project Manager to own and improve the software release process.

The IPP Integrity team improves how Adyen’s In-Person Payments products are tested, released, certified and monitored, to raise their quality, predictability and reliability. We work with other internal teams to make these processes more data-driven, streamlined and automated. Our goal is to help Adyen’s engineering teams build and verify their products on their own, quickly and at massive scale.

In this role you will:

• Plan and organize the software release schedule and coordinate the release with the engineering teams.
• Lead and complete various strategic internal projects related to improving our release management, testing, monitoring and incident management processes.
• Collaborate with external and internal, technical and non‑technical teams to make your projects a success.
• Define overarching metrics for the performance of our release quality, monitoring and testing tools.
• Proactively improve or create processes to improve the reliability, quality, or execution speed of our firmware releases.

What you need to succeed:

• You have 3+ years experience in project management within a technical environment.
• A big plus are experience in topics including: Reliability, Release Management, DevOps, Testing, Monitoring and/or Incident Management.
• You have a good understanding of the software development process from planning to release and monitoring.
• Previous knowledge related to the payments industry or payment terminals is not required, but is a strong plus.
• You enjoy working independently and autonomously in your day‑to‑day.
• You work best under uncertainty and enjoy scoping full projects and processes.
• You have strong communication (in English), stakeholder management and project management skills.
• You have outstanding analytical skills, and are not afraid to dive into complex, technical subjects.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Adyen

We actively seek different perspectives to sharpen our ideas. Our unique culture is a product of our diverse backgrounds and experiences. No matter who you are or where you’re from, you’re welcome to be your true self at Adyen.

If you need accommodations or support during the recruitment process to perform at your best, you’ll have the opportunity to let our team know in your application. We encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply.

What’s next?

Ensuring a smooth and enjoyable candidate experience is critical for us. We aim to get back to you regarding your application within 5 business days. Our interview process tends to take about 4 weeks to complete, but may fluctuate depending on the role. Learn more about our hiring process here . Don’t be afraid to let us know if you need more flexibility.

This role is based out of our Amsterdam office. We are an office-first company and value in-person collaboration; we do not offer remote-only roles.