Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Technical Project Manager or Program Manager to lead complex software development projects and programs within our organization. The ideal candidate will possess a deep technical understanding of Java ecosystems proven experience in managing the full software development lifecycle (SDLC) in an Agile environment and extensive domain expertise within the financial technology sector. This role requires a strong leader who can bridge the gap between technical teams and business stakeholders drive execution mitigate risks and deliver high-quality scalable FinTech solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
Project/Program Leadership:
Lead and manage multiple concurrent complex technical projects or large-scale programs from initiation to closure ensuring successful delivery within scope budget and timeline.
Develop comprehensive project plans including scope definition detailed work breakdown structures resource allocation and realistic timelines.
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project progress and success.
Proactively identify assess and mitigate project risks and issues developing contingency plans and escalating as necessary.
Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams including engineering product QA operations and business stakeholders.
Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular transparent updates on project status progress and challenges.
Champion and enforce best practices in project management (Agile/Scrum/Kanban) and software development.
Technical Acumen:
Possess a strong hands-on technical background in either Java .
Understand software architecture design patterns and distributed systems particularly as they apply to high-performance secure FinTech applications.
Be able to engage in technical discussions with architects and developers understanding technical challenges and trade-offs.
Guide technical teams in problem-solving and provide strategic input on technical decisions when appropriate.
Ensure that technical solutions align with business requirements architectural guidelines and scalability/security needs of FinTech.
FinTech Domain Expertise:
Deep understanding of core FinTech concepts including but not limited to: Choose relevant areas: payment processing core banking digital lending regulatory compliance (e.g. KYC AML) financial data analytics fraud detection security protocols within finance etc..
Ability to translate complex business requirements from the financial domain into clear actionable technical specifications.
Stay abreast of industry trends emerging technologies and regulatory changes within the FinTech landscape.
Team Leadership and amp; Mentorship:
Foster a collaborative high-performing team environment.
Mentor and coach project team members promoting continuous improvement and professional growth.
Resolve team conflicts and remove impediments to progress.