Project Manager - Software Development (Fintech)
About Us
Zact is a Fintech innovator dedicated to a singular idea : Organizations need simpler expense and payment management systems that align the spending employee with finance and accounting while providing inherent guardrails and continuous reconciliation with financial systems.
Zact enables all parts of the company to Pay by the Rules.
Position Summary
Lead and deliver complex software projects for financial technology products and services, ensuring successful implementation of digital payment systems, trading platforms, banking applications, and regulatory compliance solutions.
Location
Zact is a global company with multiple locations across US, Europe and India.
We provide 100% Remote Working Option.
Candidates applying for this role should be located in one of the European or Indian Time zones.
Key Responsibilities
Manage end-to-end software development lifecycle for fintech applications, from requirements gathering through deployment and maintenance
Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, UX designers, and compliance specialists
Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and resource allocations while managing stakeholder expectations
Ensure adherence to financial regulations (PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2, GDPR, KYC/AML) and security standards
Facilitate agile ceremonies and maintain project documentation, risk registers, and status reports
Bridge communication between technical teams and business stakeholders including executives, product owners, and external partners
Required Qualifications
10+ years project management experience in software product development.
Should have extensive experience working in software product based companies.
Banking / Fintech domain experience is highly preferred.
Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field
Core Competencies
Data security and privacy awareness
Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and regulatory constraints
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