Senior Technical Project Manager

Key Responsibilities:Project/Program Leadership:- Lead and manage multiple concurrent, complex technical projects or large-scale programs from initiation to closure, ensuring successful delivery within scope, budget, and timeline. - Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope definition, detailed work breakdown structures, resource allocation, and realistic timelines. - Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure project progress and success. - Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues, developing contingency plans and escalating as necessary. - Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among cross-functional teams, including engineering, product, QA, operations, and business stakeholders. - Manage stakeholder expectations and provide regular, transparent updates on project status, progress, and challenges. - Champion and enforce best practices in project management (Agile/Scrum/Kanban) and software development.Technical Acumen:- Possess a strong, hands-on technical background in either Java or .NET. - Understand software architecture, design patterns, and distributed systems, particularly as they apply to high-performance, secure FinTech applications. - Be able to engage in technical discussions with architects and developers, understanding technical challenges and trade-offs. - Guide technical teams in problem-solving and provide strategic input on technical decisions when appropriate. - Ensure that technical solutions align with business requirements, architectural guidelines, and scalability/security needs of FinTech.Team Leadership & Mentorship:- Foster a collaborative, high-performing team environment. - Mentor and coach project team members, promoting continuous improvement and professional growth. - Resolve team conflicts and remove impediments to progress.Qualifications:- Education: Bachelor's degree in computer science Engineering, Information Technology, or a related technical field. Master's degree preferred.Experience:- 10+ years of progressive experience in software development, with at least 6+ years in a dedicated Project Management or Program Management role for technical projects. - Proven experience managing projects/programs specifically within the FinTech or financial services industry (essential). - Demonstrable hands-on technical background with significant experience in either: - Java: Extensive experience with Spring Boot, Microservices, RESTful APIs, related frameworks, and ecosystem tools.OR- .NET: Extensive experience with .NET Core/.NET Framework, ASP.NET, C#, Microservices, RESTful APIs, and related frameworks. - Strong understanding of database technologies (SQL and/or NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP). - Proficient in Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) and experience working in an Agile/DevOps environment. - Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Asana, Trello).Skills:- Exceptional leadership, communication (written and verbal), and interpersonal skills. - Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Ability to influence and negotiate with stakeholders at all levels. - Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively. - PMP, CSM, or other relevant project management certifications are a plus.Qualifications:- Experience with specific FinTech platforms or technologies. - Knowledge of specific regulatory frameworks (e.g., PCI DSS, GDPR). - Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing in a FinTech context. - Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).