Project Manager – Fintech / Payments
📍 Cambridge (Hybrid) | 💰 Up to £100,000 base salary
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join a fast-growing fintech payments business operating in a highly regulated environment. You will be responsible for leading end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects across product, engineering, operations, and compliance.
This is a high-impact role within a scaling organisation where speed, precision, and strong stakeholder management are critical.
Key Responsibilities of the Project Manager include:
* Lead full lifecycle delivery of complex payment and fintech projects
* Manage multiple cross-functional stakeholders across Product, Engineering, Operations, and Compliance
* Define project scope, timelines, governance, and delivery frameworks (Agile / hybrid)
* Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to regulatory standards
* Proactively manage risks, dependencies, and issues across delivery streams
* Drive alignment between technical and non-technical stakeholders
* Report progress to senior leadership and support strategic decision-making
* Continuously improve delivery processes and project governance
Key Requirements of the Project Manager include:
* Proven experience as a Project Manager in fintech, payments, or regulated financial services
* Strong understanding of Agile and/or hybrid delivery methodologies
* Excellent stakeholder management at senior level
* Experience delivering end-to-end complex, cross-functional programmes
* Strong ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments
* Knowledge of payment systems, card issuing, or regulated financial products (desirable)
* Strong communication, leadership, and organisational skills
What’s on Offer
* Salary up to £100,000
* Opportunity to work in a high-growth fintech environment
* Exposure to cutting-edge payments technology and regulated financial infrastructure
* High level of ownership and autonomy
* Collaborative and fast-moving culture