Job Summary
The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing and concluding the
projects. They need to ensure that projects are finished on time, within budget and
meet the expected quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Coordination:
- Assist the Product Manager in defining project scope, goals, and
deliverables.
- Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, resource allocation,
and risk management.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project requirements are
met.
- Product Development Support:
- Collaborate with the Product Manager to gather and document product
requirements from stakeholders.
- Assist in creating and maintaining product roadmaps and backlogs.
- Support the Product Manager in prioritizing features and enhancements
based on business value and customer feedback.
- Execution and Monitoring:
- Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure
successful completion.
- Track project performance, specifically to analyze the successful
completion of short and long-term goals.
- Report and escalate issues to management as needed.
- Stakeholder Management:
- Maintain clear and effective communication with stakeholders, including
team members, clients, and senior management.
- Prepare and present regular status reports, project updates, and
presentations.
- Documentation and Compliance:
- Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, reports,
and records.
- Ensure all projects comply with regulatory requirements and company
policies.
- Product Launch and Post-Launch Support:
- Assist in the coordination of product launches, ensuring all teams are
aligned and prepared.
- Monitor product performance post-launch and gather user feedback.
- Support the Product Manager in analyzing post-launch metrics and
identifying areas for improvement.
- Continuous Improvement:
- Identify areas for improvement in project management processes and
recommend solutions.
- Stay updated with industry trends and best practices in project
management and fintech lending.
- Vendor Management:
- Coordinate with Product Manager in identifying the right set of vendors
for a particular module/feature
- Coordinate with the Business Team in finalizing the pricing of the
vendors
- Coordinate with the Accounts Team in handling invoicing of the vendor.
- Ensuring high availability of product by aligning multiple vendors to
handle the services.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Information
Technology, or a related field.
- 2+ years of experience in project management, preferably in fintech or financial
services.
- Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile,
Scrum, Waterfall).
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Trello).
- Experience in product management or supporting product development teams
is highly desirable.
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
- CAPM, PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.