Senior Project Manager

Recruitnest Consulting; Philippines; Remote; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager for a fully remote position in the Philippines. The candidate will oversee projects related to digital payments, platform upgrades, and compliance enhancements in the fintech sector. The ideal applicant has a Bachelor's Degree, at least 2 years of experience in project management, and strong understanding of Agile methodologies. This role requires excellent communication skills and offers flexibility in work hours.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Project Manager in fintech or banking.
• Strong understanding of Agile and traditional project delivery.
• Experience with APIs, integrations, and digital financial products.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of fintech projects like system integrations and mobile app enhancements.
• Develop project timelines and resource plans.
• Work with teams to clarify requirements and manage expectations.

Skills

Project management

Agile methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Asana

Monday

Job description

Job Expectations

• Position Type: Experienced - Mid/Senior
• Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Direct Hire)
• Work Setup & Location: Fully Remote - Philippines
• Work Schedule: Weekdays; Flexible Day Shift
• Industry: Fintech

About the Job

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to oversee key initiatives within our client's fintech portfolio. This role focuses on delivering projects that involve digital payment features, platform upgrades, regulatory enhancements, and new product functionalities. You will coordinate closely with technical teams, product leadership, compliance, and operations to ensure that each project moves from planning to rollout smoothly and with clear alignment to business goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of fintech-related projects such as system integrations, mobile app enhancements, API implementations, and compliance-driven updates.
• Develop project timelines, resource plans, and deliverable trackers that are realistic and aligned with team capacity.
• Work with Product Owners and technical leads to clarify requirements and ensure the team understands objectives and expected outcomes.
• Identify risks early, elevate issues when needed, and propose practical solutions to maintain project momentum.
• Prepare regular progress reports and maintain project documentation for both internal teams and senior stakeholders.
• Coordinate release schedules and work closely with QA, DevOps, and support teams to ensure smooth deployments.
• Help improve project workflows and support continuous improvement initiatives within the technology group.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience as a Project Manager, with hands‑on involvement in managing projects within the fintech or banking industry.
• Strong understanding of both Agile and traditional project delivery approaches and the ability to use the right method depending on the project needs.
• Experience handling technical initiatives involving APIs, integrations, backend services, or digital financial products.
• Proficiency with tools such as Jira, Confluence, Asana, Monday, or similar project management platforms.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage expectations across multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Certifications such as PMP, Prince2, or an Agile certification are an advantage, but not required.