Remote Senior Project Manager - FinTech Solutions

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home office stipend

Flexible working hours

Performance-based bonuses

Remote work culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead critical FinTech product development and implementation projects. This fully remote role allows you to work from anywhere in South Africa, guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative financial technology solutions.

You will manage the product roadmap, ensure integration with existing systems, and collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and compliance to drive on-time, high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7+ years in project management with FinTech/financial services focus.
• Proven track record delivering complex software projects in a remote setting.
• Knowledge of Agile and Scrum; certifications (CSM, CSPO, PMP) valued.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, payment systems, or blockchain.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with Jira, Confluence, and Trello.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex FinTech projects from inception to launch.
• Define scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Champion agile development methodologies within teams.
• Facilitate clear communication among distributed teams and vendors.
• Identify and manage project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of FinTech solutions that meet market needs.
• Collaborate with engineering, design, marketing, and compliance teams.
• Provide regular progress reports to senior leadership.

Skills

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Leadership

Remote leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Finance/Business

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Trello

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a fast-growing FinTech company, is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead critical product development and implementation projects. This role is fully remote, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere in South Africa. You will be instrumental in guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative financial technology solutions, manage the product roadmap, and ensure seamless integration with existing systems. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of financial services, software development, and agile methodologies, combined with exceptional leadership and communication skills. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape from the comfort of your home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex FinTech projects from inception to launch.
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and deliverables in collaboration with product owners and stakeholders.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Implement and champion agile development methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) within project teams.
• Facilitate clear and consistent communication among distributed teams, stakeholders, and third-party vendors.
• Identify, assess, and proactively manage project risks and dependencies.
• Ensure the quality and timely delivery of FinTech solutions that meet market needs.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, design, marketing, and compliance teams.
• Provide regular progress reports and strategic updates to senior leadership.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• A minimum of 7 years of project management experience, with a significant focus on FinTech or financial services product development.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex software projects in a remote setting.
• In-depth knowledge of agile and Scrum methodologies; relevant certifications (e.g., CSM, CSPO, PMP) are highly valued.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, trading platforms, payment systems, or blockchain technology.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Trello.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.
• Experience working independently and collaborating effectively in a fully remote team environment.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers an attractive salary, substantial performance-based bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package including private health insurance, a retirement savings plan, and life assurance. Our client is committed to employee growth, providing access to specialized FinTech training, workshops, and opportunities for professional certifications. Employees enjoy the flexibility and autonomy of remote work, coupled with a dynamic and innovative company culture. We also offer a home office stipend, flexible working hours, and regular virtual team-building activities to foster camaraderie.