Remote Senior FinTech Project Leader

Placements24; East London; Remote; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager for a remote-first FinTech leadership role. You will spearhead the development and implementation of new financial products, services, and platforms, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality standards and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams across global locations, driving Agile practices, managing complex programs, and ensuring successful launches while navigating financial regulations and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of project management experience.
• At least 5 years in the FinTech sector.
• Proven track record delivering complex FinTech projects.
• Strong knowledge of financial services and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end management of complex FinTech projects, including product development, platform integrations, and regulatory compliance initiatives.
• Develop comprehensive project plans with scope, objectives, deliverables, timelines, and resources.
• Manage project budgets and track expenditures to meet financial objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, product managers, compliance officers, and marketing specialists.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, especially regulatory and cybersecurity concerns.
• Ensure adherence to POPIA, FICA, and other compliance throughout the lifecycle.
• Facilitate clear communication with stakeholders and regular progress updates.
• Drive adoption of Agile methodologies and best practices within teams.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party integrations as needed.

Skills

Project management

FinTech knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Agile methodologies

Stakeholder management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager for a remote-first FinTech leadership role. You will spearhead the development and implementation of new financial products, services, and platforms, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with top-quality standards and regulatory compliance.

You will lead cross-functional teams across global locations, driving Agile practices, managing complex programs, and ensuring successful launches while navigating financial regulations and