Payments Project Manager

Overview

As Payments Project Manager for Quant Capital’s client, you lead client implementation projects from planning to close in a fast-paced fintech/SAAS setting. You collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build and roll out APIs aligned to the company’s vision. You apply a risk-based approach to planning and decision-making to ensure successful delivery and stakeholder satisfaction. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on management in a globally distributed environment, with a relaxed, open culture and performance-driven outcomes.

Pay / Benefits

• remote work
• bonus scheme
• occasional in-person meetings across Europe
• relaxed, open culture
• open dress code
• dynamic fintech environment

Responsibilities

• Formulate and manage project plans within budget and timeline
• Lead execution across project stages, from ideation to deployment
• Maintain schedule discipline and resolve derailments through effective communication
• Develop and manage project budget and track financials
• Assess, report and mitigate project risks throughout lifecycle
• Manage client delivery relationships and align expectations with stakeholders
• Communicate milestones, issues, decisions, and change controls to all parties
• Coordinate with globally dispersed teams and vendors to ensure project success

Key requirements

• 2:1 degree in Computer Science, Maths, Physics or Chemistry from a UK or EU university (Red Brick)
• Recognised Project Management certification (PMP/Prince2/CAPM/CPM/CSM/MPM/Agile)
• 7-10 years’ experience in delivering high-profile, business-critical projects
• Comprehensive knowledge of PM lifecycles: planning, design, configuration, coding, testing, deployment, documentation, controls and measurement
• Proven track record with top-tier financial services clients and strategic projects
• Clear communication, questioning skills, and conflict resolution
• Ability to work with globally dispersed teams and report to business stakeholders

• clear communication
• stakeholder management
• problem solving
• project management lifecycles
• risk assessment and mitigation
• budgeting and cost control

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