Lead Project Manager - Financial Services Technology

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Executive coaching

Health, dental, vision insurance

Retirement plan

Stock options

Executive development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a seasoned Lead Project Manager specialized in Financial Services Technology for a fully remote role. You will oversee a portfolio of critical technology projects, guiding teams, managing integrations, and ensuring robust, secure, scalable solutions across the financial sector.

This senior role requires 10+ years in project management, deep fintech knowledge, and PMP/Prince2 certification. A Master's degree is highly advantageous.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, especially in financial services tech.
• Proven track record leading large, high-risk technology programs in finance.
• Strong knowledge of fintech regulations and security standards.
• Experience managing remote or distributed teams.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is required.
• Master's degree is highly advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of a portfolio of technology projects within the financial services domain.
• Manage project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high performance and successful delivery.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with strict financial regulations, data security standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendor partners to define project requirements and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project management processes and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Risk management

Budgeting & financial acumen

Remote team leadership

Education

Master's degree

PMP/Prince2 certification

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a seasoned Lead Project Manager with a specialization in Financial Services Technology for a fully remote role. This leadership position will oversee a portfolio of critical technology projects, driving innovation and efficiency within the financial sector. You will guide project teams, manage complex integrations, and ensure the delivery of robust, secure, and scalable solutions. This is a premier opportunity for a senior professional to leverage their expertise in a remote capacity, impacting a leading financial services organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic planning and execution of a portfolio of technology projects within the financial services domain.
• Manage project teams, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure high performance and successful delivery.
• Oversee budget management, resource allocation, and risk mitigation for all assigned projects.
• Ensure compliance with strict financial regulations, data security standards, and industry best practices.
• Collaborate with business stakeholders, IT leadership, and vendor partners to define project requirements and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within project management processes and methodologies.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, with a significant portion focused on financial services technology.
• Proven experience leading large, complex, and high-risk technology projects in the financial sector.
• Deep understanding of fintech trends, regulatory compliance (e.g., POPIA, FICA), and security protocols.
• Exceptional leadership, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Demonstrated success in managing remote or distributed teams.
• PMP or Prince2 certification is required.
• A relevant Master's degree is highly advantageous.

Benefits

• Highly competitive executive-level salary and bonus structure.
• Fully remote work arrangement with flexibility in working hours.
• Premium health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous retirement plan and stock options.
• Access to executive coaching and continuous professional development programs.