Project Manager - Payments | €78/hour

Project Manager

• Location: Hybrid, 2 days/week in Amsterdam office
• Duration: 6-months initial (possible extensions)
• Rate: €78 per hour (40 hours per week)

A leading international financial services programme is seeking a Level E Project Manager to support change initiatives within the payments domain. This role will focus on delivering enhancements to bank transfer processes used for partner payments. The position is initially for 6 months, with the possibility of extension.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver payment-related change initiatives, with a focus on bank transfer processing.
• Operate within a hybrid Agile/Waterfall project environment.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and cross-functional teams.
• Manage project tasks and ensure alignment with timelines, governance, and reporting standards.
• Support senior project managers with planning, tracking, and programme reporting.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management experience.
• Experience managing cross-functional or multi-team projects.
• Ability to understand and communicate moderately technical concepts.

Key Skills & Competencies

1. Strong understanding of Agile and hybrid project management methodologies.
2. Proven end-to-end delivery of projects.
3. Ability to work confidently with technical content and technical stakeholders.
4. Strong stakeholder management across distributed teams and geographies.
5. Clear communication, documentation, and reporting skills.

First Two Weeks – What to Expect

• Full handover if covering an existing role.
• Introduction to programme scope, stakeholders, governance, and roadmaps.
• Review of project processes, upcoming deliverables, and payment-flow systems.
• Expected to begin contributing to planning and delivery activities by week three.

Additional Programme Context

• The programme manages regulated payment flows, partner onboarding, KYP/FCRM processes, and financial governance. The role includes both replacement headcount and additional capacity to support programme expansion.

Apply today for immediate consideration!