Project Management Officer

We are seeking an experienced PMO professional with a strong background in payments to support and drive project governance, execution, and strategic initiatives for a leading bank.

Mandatory Skill(s)

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Technology, or a related field;
• 2+ years of experience in a PMO role, preferably within the payments or fintech industry;
• Must have experience in payments systems, transaction processing, and industry regulations (e.g., PCI-DSS, PSD2, SWIFT, RTP);
• Proven experience in project governance, risk management, and stakeholder engagement;
• Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills;

Desirable Skill(s)

• PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications;
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, MS Project, Asana, etc.);

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage payments-related projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and budget;
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including product, technology, compliance, and operations, to ensure seamless execution;
• Monitor and report on project progress, risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies;
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the PMO function to optimize project delivery;
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance standards in the payments domain;
• Provide senior management with strategic insights and recommendations for improving payments operations and efficiencies;
• Maintain and manage project documentation, status reports, and key performance indicators (KPIs);
• Support resource allocation and financial tracking for payments-related initiatives.

If you are interested in this role, click on the “Apply to this job” button below or you could also write in with your CV to Gunjan Arora at gunjan.a@sciente.com quoting the job title.