Project Manager

About the Role

What You Will Do

• Own and manage Zafin One build and implementation projects, to ensure smooth and quality delivery on time.
• Plan, co-ordinate, monitor and ensure the various activities required for the successful completion of the assigned project on schedule & within budget, and manage the project team.
• Provide technical direction for the development, design, and systems integration of Zafin One for client engagements, from definition phase through implementation.
• Manage technical risks throughout the project and balance technical requirements with conflicting customer needs; navigate a technical solution that will work for all parties.
• Create and execute project plans for a successful and smooth delivery experience for Zafin's customers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional virtual teams in planning and execution to deliver on Zafin One implementation objectives.
• Drive governance meetings with stakeholders, both internal and external, and work with the Group Product Manager and Chief Product Officer to deliver to client commitments.
• Review activities on a cross-functional basis to ensure dependencies are identified, tracked, and addressed, and roadblocks removed.
• Review work of the development team; communicate and enforce coding standards.
• Recognize system and technical deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• Develop project-level reports and presentations to help facilitate leadership-level discussions across the organization.
• Develop and maintain the project plan.

What You Need to Succeed

• A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business, or a related field is required; MBA or equivalent preferred but not necessary.
• 5+ years of progressive project or technical project management experience, preferably in banking, financial services, or enterprise SaaS environments.
• Ability to solve complex technical problems and to seek out and generate innovative solutions.
• Working knowledge of software development concepts, data analysis, and system design.
• Knowledge of the practices, procedures, and principles of project management (waterfall, Agile, Scrum).
• Experience working with project management tools (MS Project, PowerPoint, or similar) and digital tools (i.e., JIRA or similar).

Nice to Have

• Domain knowledge in financial services/banking with international clients is preferred.

Additional Job Details

• Expected Salary Range: $103,000 - $130,000.
• Vacancy Status: Open position(s) to be filled.
• Mode of Work: Hybrid.
• This role operates in a fast-paced SaaS banking product environment with customer-facing delivery timelines.
• The candidate should be comfortable working remotely, in office, or in a hybrid model, collaborating across multiple time zones, and traveling onsite as and when required.

About Zafin

What's in it for you

• Joining our team means being part of a culture that values diversity, teamwork, and high-quality work.
• We offer competitive salaries, annual bonus potential, generous paid time off, paid volunteering days, wellness benefits, and robust opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.

Additional Information

• Zafin may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or other forms of automated technology to screen and/or assess applicants for this position.
• Zafin will not utilize AI for conducting interviews and/or making hiring decisions.
• Zafin welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.