Project Manager (London Area)

My client is a leading fintech company revolutionising the way people manage their financial needs through innovative technology. They work with cutting-edge financial solutions to streamline processes, improve customer experiences, and drive financial inclusion globally.

They're looking for a dynamic, detail-oriented Internal Project Manager to join their Project Management team. You’ll play a pivotal role in managing internal projects, gathering requirements, and ensuring documentation standards are met to support the successful delivery of fintech solutions.

Key Responsibilities:Project Management & Coordination:

• Oversee and manage internal projects from initiation to completion, ensuring all milestones are met on time and within scope.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, compliance, finance, etc.) to ensure seamless communication and collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create, maintain, and track detailed project plans, schedules, and progress reports.
• Identify project risks and proactively implement risk mitigation strategies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all internal stakeholders regarding project updates, timelines, and documentation.

Requirement Gathering:

• Facilitate and manage requirement gathering sessions with business and technical stakeholders to define project scope and objectives.
• Document business, functional, and technical requirements clearly and concisely, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Collaborate with product managers and other teams to ensure that requirements are well understood and clearly communicated to development teams.

Document Management:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project charters, scope documents, status reports, and post-project evaluations.
• Ensure all project documentation is clear, organized, and stored in accordance with internal processes and regulatory standards.
• Prepare and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and project updates to key stakeholders.
• Review and maintain project management templates to ensure consistency across internal projects.

Internal Communication & Stakeholder Management:

• Foster positive relationships with internal teams, vendors, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth project execution.
• Provide clear, timely updates to stakeholders on project status, potential risks, and dependencies.
• Conduct regular project reviews with stakeholders to ensure alignment on expectations and project progress.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience: 3-5 years of experience as a project manager, ideally in fintech, financial services, or a technology-focused environment.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello, or MS Project). Experience with documentation tools (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Google Docs).
• Project Management: Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid).
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex information in a clear and concise manner.
• Documentation: Strong attention to detail with a focus on maintaining accurate, organized, and comprehensive documentation.
• Problem-Solving: Ability to identify challenges early and propose actionable solutions.
• Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, cross-functional team environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in fintech, payments, or blockchain technology.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the fintech space (e.g., GDPR, PSD2, KYC/AML).
• Certification in Project Management (PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications).
• Strong understanding of software development and technical project management.

This role is hybrid with 3 days a week in my clients central London office and offers a 2 stage interview process.

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