Project manager (with Fintech exp.)

DOU Polska; Województwo mazowieckie; Remote; PLN 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 billable days off

Fair compensation

Friendly team

Clear business processes

Management Q&A updates

Flexible schedule

Remote work mode

Vacation carryover

Job summary

DOU Polska is seeking a Strong Middle Project Manager to join our software development team. You will independently manage end-to-end delivery, coordinate distributed cross-functional teams, and act as the primary link between client expectations and internal execution in FinTech projects.

You will lead engagements, ensure alignment with objectives and budgets, manage risks and releases, and work closely with the Delivery Manager to scale delivery; remote-friendly Poland-based role with a focus

Qualifications

• 3+ years of PM experience in FinTech software projects.
• Strong knowledge of all SDLC phases.
• Ability to set up processes and guide the team.
• Prioritize work and manage deadlines.
• Accurate scope management and risk analysis.
• Plan and manage releases.
• Experience with Jira and Confluence.
• Excellent client and team communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from initiation to closure.
• Serve as main client contact; maintain proactive communication.
• Identify, document, and approve scope changes; handle Change Requests.
• Forecast budgets; monitor project profitability and margins.
• Identify risks early and implement mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate across engineering, QA, BA, product, and other stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate releases with dependencies and timelines.
• Coordinate onboarding and resource planning with team leads and HR.
• Drive continuous delivery process improvements.

Skills

Fintech PM

SDLC knowledge

Process setup

Deadline management

Scope management

Risk management

Release planning

Lean development

Stakeholder communication

Value delivery

Team collaboration

Jira/Confluence

English (B2/C1)

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Position Overview

We are looking for a Strong Middle Project Manager to join our software development team. This role is ideal for someone who can independently manage end-to-end delivery, work with distributed cross-functional teams, and serve as the key link between client expectations and internal execution. You will lead client engagements, ensure operational alignment, and support both financial health and long-term relationship growth. Most of the projects you will manage will be in the FinTech domain, requiring high attention to detail, security, and compliance standards.

Position Overview

We are looking for a Strong Middle Project Manager to join our software development team. This role is ideal for someone who can independently manage end-to-end delivery, work with distributed cross-functional teams, and serve as the key link between client expectations and internal execution. You will lead client engagements, ensure operational alignment, and support both financial health and long-term relationship growth. Most of the projects you will manage will be in the FinTech domain, requiring high attention to detail, security, and compliance standards.

Example of the projects New projects are coming, so we are looking for a PM to join several of them. These can include discovery phases, outsourced FinTech projects built from scratch, or solutions based on our DashDevs product — FintechCore, a configurable white-label FinTech platform. Depending on project size and complexity, you will typically manage 2–3 projects simultaneously. As a PM, you will work closely with the Delivery Manager, who will support you in aligning project delivery with strategic project and company goals.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• A 3+ years of commercial experience as a Project Manager in Fintech software development projects
• Strong knowledge of every phase of the software development lifecycle
• Ability to set up the processes and guide the team
• Ability to prioritize and control the deadlines
• Accurate Scope management
• Risk analysis and risk management
• Ability to plan and manage releases
• Lean development focus
• Confident communication skills that help to build relationships with both clients and teams
• Focus on value delivery and continuous improvement
• Experience with Jira, Confluence and project management software
• English — B2/C1 (Upper-Intermediate+)

Skills That Will Be a Plus

• BA experience
• Engineering experience or education
• Experience in the pre-sales process
• Technical background
• PM or Scrum Master certifications

Responsibilities

• Project Management & Delivery: Manage the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, ensuring scope, timelines, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Stakeholder & Client Management: Act as the main point of contact for clients, maintain proactive communication, align expectations, manage challenging situations, and build long-term relationships.
• Change & Scope Management: Identify, assess, and document scope changes; prepare Change Requests, coordinate client approvals, and negotiate billing, timeline adjustments, or scope reprioritization when necessary.
• Financial & Margin Management: Track project financials, forecast and control budgets, monitor project profitability and margins, and ensure delivery remains aligned with commercial agreements.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks early, assess their potential impact, and develop and execute mitigation strategies.
• Integration & Process Management: Ensure smooth coordination across engineering, QA, BA, product, and other project stakeholders; establish and improve delivery processes.
• Release Management: Plan and coordinate releases while ensuring dependencies, scope, risks, and timelines are properly managed.
• Team Collaboration & Resource Planning: Work with Team Leads and HR to coordinate onboarding, resource allocation, capacity planning, and overall team well-being.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve delivery processes, project transparency, and client communication.

WE OFFER

• 20 billable days off in the first year of cooperation, all next years — 25 billable days off
• Fair and competitive compensation
• Friendly team and enjoyable working environment
• Clearly described business processes in the company that really work
• Regular updates on company news, Q&A sessions with top management
• Flexible work schedule
• Remote work mode
• Ability to transfer unused vacation to the next year