Senior Project Manager

About Mellifera:

At Mellifera, we develop innovative IT solutions for Payment Service Providers (PSPs), Electronic Money Institutions (EMIs), and neobanking platforms in the European Union and the United Kingdom. Our team combines deep industry knowledge with cutting-edge technologies to ensure the seamless operation of payment systems and compliance with regulatory standards. Our flagship products include multifunctional payment gateways and AI-driven compliance platforms, supporting global expansion and digital transformation in financial services. 

We are an agile, horizontal team within a larger holding company, focused on developing cutting-edge payment gateway solutions and other fintech products. Our team values collaboration, technical excellence, and a results-driven approach, working closely with internal clients who provide banking, acquiring, and electronic money services.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end project leadership: from inception to delivery
• Manage timelines, budgets, risks, scope, and change requests
• Coordinate cross-functional teams 
• Oversee payment integrations: SEPA, SWIFT, card transactions (VISA, Mastercard)
• Building effective processes of interaction between teams and external partners
• Prepare and maintain documentation, procedures, project plans, and reports
• Track progress and maintain visibility
• Ensure alignment with internal standards, security, and regulatory requirements

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience managing projects in fintech or banking environment
• Strong knowledge of SEPA, SWIFT, card transaction processing, and payment infrastructure
• Hands-on experience with VISA and Mastercard integration projects
• Solid understanding of core banking back-office operations and architecture
• Familiarity with compliance and security standards 
• Experience using project management tools 
• Excellent communication and management skills
• Fluent in English and Russian, both written and spoken

Nice to Have

• Experience working with or supporting the Principal Membership application process (VISA / Mastercard)
• Background in integrating with payment gateways, processors, or core banking platforms

What We Offer 

• Opportunity to shape the future of fintech solutions within a growing company 
• Collaborative, horizontal team structure that values your expertise and ideas 
• Continuous learning and development opportunities to enhance your skills and career growth 
• Competitive salary and benefits package 
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance

Salary range:

5000-7000 EUR gross per month