Vice President of Project Management

Role Description The Vice President of Project Management at FINTECH UPDATE is a full-time, remote leadership role responsible for overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives across the organization. This position leads the project management function, setting standards, methodologies, and best practices to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Day-to-day responsibilities include directing program and project teams, prioritizing project portfolios, managing resource allocation, and monitoring progress through metrics and status reports. The VP of Project Management collaborates closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align projects with strategic business goals, mitigate risks, and resolve issues. This role also mentors project managers, drives continuous improvement, and implements tools and processes that enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability.
Qualifications
Strong Project Management and Project Planning skills, with proven ability to lead complex, multi-phase initiatives from inception through completion.
Robust Program Management experience, including coordination of multiple related projects, stakeholder management, and portfolio prioritization.
Demonstrated Analytical Skills and Budgeting capabilities to interpret data, forecast outcomes, manage financials, and support evidence-based decision-making.
Experience establishing and improving project management frameworks, tools, and methodologies (e.g., PMO practices, Agile, hybrid approaches).
Proven leadership experience managing and developing diverse, distributed teams, with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a remote environment, using digital collaboration tools and maintaining clear, timely communication.
Background in fintech, technology, or financial services is highly beneficial, with knowledge of regulatory, security, and compliance considerations.
Bachelor’s degree in business, management, information systems, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, SAFe, PMI-ACP) are a plus.

Work arrangement
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