Project Manager

Volante Technologies; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Volante Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of complex initiatives within the Payments domain. This role requires strong execution skills and collaboration with engineering teams to navigate modern payment platforms in regulated, high-availability environments.

You will own end-to-end project delivery, build and manage plans, and partner with Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Payments Operations to drive execution.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the SDLC and collaboration with engineering/QA teams.
• Experience managing projects with APIs, microservices, databases, and messaging systems.
• Delivery experience with high-volume transactional systems, preferably in Payments/financial services.
• Hands-on experience with Agile/Scrum or hybrid delivery models.
• Payments domain experience, including transaction lifecycles and system integrations.
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory standards relevant to Payments.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with payment rails (Cards, Real-Time Payments, ACH, Cross-Border, Merchant Payments).
• Exposure to performance, scalability, or resiliency initiatives on critical platforms.
• Familiarity with CI/CD and release management in regulated environments.
• Experience on regulatory, audit, or compliance-driven projects.
• Project management certifications (PMP, SAFe, CSM or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project delivery from planning through release and stabilization.
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and governance.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Payments Operations to drive execution.
• Manage projects involving payment transaction flows, integrations, and processing platforms.
• Track delivery metrics, provide status updates, and elevate issues proactively.
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements.
• Facilitate delivery ceremonies and promote strong documentation and operational readiness.

Skills

SDLC understanding

APIs & microservices

Payments expertise

Agile / Scrum

Security & compliance

Stakeholder management

Payment rails

CI/CD pipelines

Regulatory/audit projects

PM certifications

Job description

Volante Technologies is the leading global provider of low-code cloud Payments as a Service solution for financial businesses. We are disruptors and innovators and we are growing fast. For the last three years, we have been the #1 seller of wholesale payment systems worldwide. At Volante, we are all about revolutionizing the world of Payments.

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead delivery of complex initiatives within the Payments domain. This role requires strong execution skills, deep collaboration with engineering teams, and the ability to navigate modern payment platforms in a regulated, high-availability environment.

What You’ll Do (Key Responsibilities)

• Own end-to-end project delivery from planning through release and stabilization
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, dependencies, risks, and governance
• Partner with Product, Engineering, QA, DevOps, and Payments Operations to drive execution
• Manage projects involving payment transaction flows, integrations, and processing platforms
• Track delivery metrics, provide clear status updates, and elevate issues proactively
• Ensure adherence to security, compliance, and regulatory requirements
• Facilitate delivery ceremonies and promote strong documentation and operational readiness

What You Bring (Skills & Qualifications)

• Strong understanding of the SDLC and experience working closely with engineering and QA teams
• Experience managing projects involving APIs, microservices, databases, and messaging systems
• Delivery experience with high-volume transactional systems, preferably in Payments or financial services
• Hands-on experience with Agile / Scrum or hybrid delivery models
• Payments domain experience, including transaction lifecycles and system integrations
• Working knowledge of security, compliance, and regulatory standards relevant to Payments
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and coordination skills
• Experience with specific payment rails (Cards, Real-Time Payments, ACH, Cross-Border, Merchant Payments)
• Exposure to performance, scalability, or resiliency initiatives on critical platforms
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and release management in regulated environments
• Experience working on regulatory, audit, or compliance-driven projects
• Project management certifications (PMP, SAFe, CSM or equivalent)

Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Volante Technologies, we believe diversity drives innovation and inclusion fuels success. We are committed to creating a performance driven workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to bring their authentic self to work. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and ensure equitable opportunities for growth. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other factor protected by law. Together as ONE TEAM, we celebrate differences and foster collaboration, creativity, and belonging.