Project Manager (Payments)
📍 Central London (Hybrid) | Up to £100,000 base salary depending on experience
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced Project Manager to join a rapidly scaling fintech payments organisation based in Central London. Operating within a highly regulated environment, this role will lead the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional initiatives spanning Product, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance.
This is a high-impact position in a fast-growing business where pace, precision, and strong stakeholder engagement are essential.
Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager (Payments) include:
* Lead the full lifecycle delivery of complex fintech and payments projects
* Coordinate cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance
* Define project scope, timelines, governance, and delivery methodologies (Agile or hybrid)
* Ensure delivery is on time, within budget, and aligned with regulatory requirements
* Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges
* Bridge communication between technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Provide regular reporting to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions
* Drive continuous improvement across delivery processes and governance frameworks
Key Requirements of the Project Manager (Payments) include:
* 3+ years experience as a Project Manager within fintech or payments
* Strong understanding of Agile and/or hybrid delivery approaches
* Proven ability to manage senior stakeholders effectively
* Experience delivering complex, cross-functional programmes end-to-end
* Comfortable working in fast-paced, high-growth environments
* Knowledge of payment systems, card issuing, or regulated financial products is advantageous
* Excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
What’s on Offer
* Competitive base salary up to £100,000
* Opportunity to join a high-growth fintech in Central London
* Exposure to innovative payments technology and regulated financial infrastructure
* High levels of ownership and autonomy
* Collaborative, fast-paced working environment