Project Manager

• Own delivery of assigned projects: scope control, schedule, budget, quality, and risk.
• Lead integration work with multiple external vendors (core banking, market data, payment gateways, cloud providers).
• Represent client interests when negotiating with vendors (pricing, SLAs, funding programs such as AWS).
• Manage subcontractors: selection, onboarding, performance monitoring, and invoices.
• Run regular client governance (status, escalations, acceptance criteria, UAT).
• Produce and maintain project artefacts: plans, RAID logs, integration specs, cutover plans.
• Ensure compliance with client security and regulatory requirements relevant to banking/securities.
• Coach and coordinate cross-functional engineering teams and BAs.

• 5+ years project management in IT; at least 2 projects delivered for banks or securities firms.
• Proven experience managing multi-vendor integrations (APIs, batch feeds, middleware).
• Strong vendor negotiation experience (cloud providers, data vendors, third-party SI).
• Excellent stakeholder management - able to interact confidently with bank CTOs/PMOs.
• Experience managing subcontractors and remote teams.
• Structured communicator: clear project documentation and status reporting.
• Professional English (reading/speaking) for vendor/partner discussions.
• Familiar with Agile and Waterfall; able to pick the right approach for the client.

• Certifications: PMP, Prince2, or Certified ScrumMaster.
• Background in securities market data, FIX protocol, or core banking systems.
• Prior experience with AWS commercial programs and cloud migration projects.
• Behavioral competencies
• Client-first mindset and commercial judgement.
• Decisive under ambiguity; strong at prioritization and escalation.
• Negotiation-oriented, pragmatic, and detail-oriented.

• Successful handover and steady delivery on 1 large integration project (on time & within agreed defects).
• Vendor negotiations that reduce client costs or secure support (documented).
• <5% scope creep due to missed requirements on PM’s watch.
• Positive client satisfaction (CSAT) ≥ target.

• Attractive salary range and we are open to negotiate if you're a strong fit.
• Hybrid friendly culture, work where you grow best!
• Flexible hours, async teamwork (we respect your focus time)
• Work equipment support
• Allowance for Certification & Skill Development
• Year-end bonus & performance-based rewards
• 22 paid leaves from your 5th year - take a full month off
• Career growth with personal coaching sessions
• Open, collaborative team culture - no micromanagement, only trust
• Tools & AI-powered workflows that make remote work easier

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