Project Manager

WhiteTech; New York (NY); Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

CET-friendly

Job summary

WhiteTech is seeking a proactive Project Manager to join our remote-first team and own day-to-day coordination and delivery of one of our fintech projects. You will work with developers, QA, analysts, designers, and stakeholders to keep the project on track, define milestones, manage risks, and ensure effective communication across the team.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and quality delivery, leveraging Jira and Confluence for planning and tracking.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a product or technology-driven company.
• Understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience with requirements gathering, task clarification, and project documentation.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented approach.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the team and more senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects with milestones, timelines, and deliverables.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities and ensure tasks progress as planned.
• Maintain project plans, documentation, and delivery schedules.
• Work within Agile/Scrum processes and facilitate regular team ceremonies.
• Gather and clarify business requirements and translate into actionable tasks for the development team.
• Maintain project documentation and ensure requirements are communicated clearly.
• Coordinate collaboration between development, QA, design, analytics, and business teams.
• Track scope, timelines, risks, and delivery progress.

Skills

Project management

Agile / Scrum

Communication

Organizational skills

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

At WhiteTech, we empower businesses in the financial ecosystem with cutting-edge white-label and SAAS solutions. Our comprehensive suite of tools is tailored for EMI, PSP, e-commerce, and open banking platforms. With WhiteTech, clients gain access to a platform designed for flexibility, scalability, and seamless integration.

Our mission is to help businesses unlock their full potential in a rapidly evolving financial landscape. Whether scaling your PSP, enhancing your EMI services, or diving into open banking,

WhiteTech is your partner for innovation and growth.

We are a remote-first technology company and welcome applications from candidates across Europe, including the EEA, the UK, Switzerland, and other non-EEA European countries such as Ukraine, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia, Montenegro, Turkey, and the Western Balkans. We also consider applicants from different locations who can work within Central European Time (CET).

Project Manager

to join our team and take ownership of the day-to-day coordination and delivery of one of our projects. In this role, you will work closely with developers, QA engineers, analysts, designers, and business stakeholders to keep the project on track, coordinate priorities, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure effective communication across the team.

Your Key Responsibilities

Project Planning & CoordinationSupport project planning and define clear milestones, timelines, and deliverables.Coordinate day-to-day project activities and ensure tasks are progressing according to plan.Maintain project plans, documentation, and delivery schedules.Work within Agile/Scrum processes and facilitate regular team ceremonies.Requirements & Task ManagementGather and clarify business requirements together with stakeholders and team members.Help translate business needs into clear and actionable tasks for the development team.Maintain project documentation and ensure requirements are communicated clearly.Support backlog management and prioritization in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.Cross-functional CollaborationCoordinate collaboration between development, QA, design, analytics, and business teams.Ensure teams have the necessary information and context to complete their work.Facilitate communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders.Help resolve blockers and dependencies affecting project delivery.Project Execution & DeliveryTrack project scope, timelines, dependencies, risks, and delivery progress.Identify potential delays or bottlenecks and elevate them when necessary.Coordinate scope changes and ensure they are properly communicated and documented.Monitor project progress using Jira, Confluence, and other project management tools.Support timely and high-quality delivery of project milestones and releases.Team & Stakeholder CommunicationAct as a point of contact for day-to-day project-related communication.Provide regular updates on project progress, risks, blockers, and dependencies.Facilitate project meetings, sprint planning, retrospectives, and status meetings.Build effective working relationships with team members and stakeholders.Support a culture of transparency, accountability, and collaboration.Quality Assurance & Post-Launch SupportCoordinate with QA and development teams to ensure deliverables meet agreed requirements.Support release planning, testing, and validation activities.Coordinate post-release activities and follow up on identified issues.Maintain up-to-date project documentation and ensure knowledge is properly shared within the team.

Requirements & Skills:

2+ years of experience as a Project Manager in a product or technology-driven company. Good understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies. Experience working with cross-functional software development teams. Experience with requirements gathering, task clarification, and project documentation. Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira and Confluence .Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a dynamic environment. Strong communication and organizational skills. Ability to identify risks, dependencies, and blockers and elevate them when necessary. Proactive, responsible, and solution-oriented approach. Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the team and more senior stakeholders.

Nice to Have:

Experience working with distributed or remote teams .Experience in FinTech, Payments, E-commerce, or SaaS projects .Basic understanding of payment systems and financial products. Technical background or good understanding of software development processes. Agile/Scrum or other project management certifications.

Our Hiring Process:

Application ScreeningInterview Stages (2-3 weeks)Prescreening CallTechnical InterviewFinal Interview3.

Job Offer & Background Check

• Competitive compensation package (commensurate with your experience)
• 19 business days of flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Fully remote work with flexible hours (within the CET time zone) from any location of your choice
• Values-driven culture with a friendly and supportive work environment
• Opportunity to regularly participate in conferences and community events as both a participant and contributor
• Matrix organizational structure designed to streamline communication, remove barriers, and promote efficiency
• Embrace the opportunity to develop your skills in a cutting-edge fintech environment.