Project Manager (Payments)

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

City of London

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-05-2026

Profession type

Accountancy

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English