Remote FinTech Project Leader - Agile, Impact, Growth

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote salary

Stock options

Medical insurance

PD allowance

Flexible hours

Home office setup

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead FinTech initiatives from concept to launch. You will manage software development, platform integration and product delivery with distributed teams across South Africa.

The role requires 7+ years in FinTech PM, strong Agile practices, Jira/Confluence proficiency, and solid remote leadership with stakeholder management. Remote work is supported with flexible hours and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in project management with FinTech or financial services IT projects.
• Strong remote leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Familiarity with financial regulations (FICA/POPIA) and security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end FinTech projects, including software development and platform integration.
• Develop project plans with scope, milestones, budgets and resources.
• Lead remote project teams and facilitate Agile ceremonies in a distributed setup.
• Communicate progress, risks and decisions to stakeholders regularly.
• Mitigate risks and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

Skills

Agile/Scrum

Jira/Confluence

Remote leadership

Stakeholder mgmt

Risk management

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Project Manager to lead FinTech initiatives from concept to launch. You will manage software development, platform integration and product delivery with distributed teams across South Africa.

The role requires 7+ years in FinTech PM, strong Agile practices, Jira/Confluence proficiency, and solid remote leadership with stakeholder management. Remote work is supported with flexible hours and competitive compensation.