Project Manager
TLDR
Deliver complex software projects for banks and securities firms by coordinating multi-vendor integrations and managing project delivery end-to-end for client satisfaction.
- 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
Benefits
Flexible Work Hours
Flexible hours, async teamwork (we respect your focus time)
Home Office Stipend
Work equipment support
Learning Budget
Allowance for Certification & Skill Development
Personal coaching sessions
Career growth with personal coaching sessions
Paid Time Off
22 paid leaves from your 5th year - take a full month off
Qode is a technology-driven platform that transforms how recruiters and candidates connect by leveraging data and automation. Our solutions streamline the hiring process through machine learning, creating private talent pools and automating workflows, ultimately enhancing the quality of candidate evaluation and decision-making. With our no-code tools, we empower organizations to develop tailored recruitment strategies without needing extensive technical skills.
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services