Junior Project Manager (Fintech)

Job Description

• Fintech • Innovative project • Leading digital transformation We are hiring a Junior Project Manager to support the Project/Programme Manager by owning delivery cadence, driving backlog execution, and removing blockers across multiple workstreams. This role is suited to someone with strong delivery discipline, DevOps-oriented practices, and an automation-first mindset, helping teams shift from task tracking to reliably delivering outcomes with quality and control. Key Responsibilities • Backlog & Delivery Execution (Core Accountability) • Maintain a healthy, prioritised delivery backlog (features, user stories, defects, technical debt, automation items). • Run day-to-day delivery ceremonies and routines, including: • Daily stand-ups • Sprint planning and backlog refinement • Sprint reviews and retrospectives • Kanban replenishment (where applicable) • Track and drive execution of committed work, including scope, dependencies, risks, blockers, actions, and decisions. • Proactively escalate issues early, providing clear options and recommendations. • Maintain delivery visibility for stakeholders through concise and accurate reporting: • Progress tracking • Burn-up / burn-down charts • Milestones and release readiness • RAID logs • DevOps Ways of Working & Automation • Support implementation of practical DevOps delivery practices, including: • Definition of Ready / Definition of Done • Release and deployment planning • Change control alignment • Quality gates and environment readiness • Identify and drive automation opportunities, such as: • Test automation • CI/CD pipeline improvements • Repeatable deployment steps • Automated reporting and workflow/ticketing • Help teams improve throughput and predictability by reducing manual effort and rework through: • Root cause analysis • Continuous improvement and lean delivery practices • Backlog hygiene • Delivery Governance, Controls & Documentation (Security Context) • Ensure delivery artifacts are complete, accurate, and audit-ready, including: • Delivery plans and schedules • Requirements traceability • Test evidence • Change records • Cutover and go-live plans • Operational handover documentation • Coordinate cross-team dependencies with: • Infrastructure and platform teams • Endpoint, network, messaging, and application teams • SOC, risk and compliance teams • External vendors and partners • Support security and risk management processes, including approvals, exception tracking, control validation, and alignment with regulatory governance expectations. • Stakeholder & Vendor Coordination • Act as the delivery glue across internal teams and third parties—aligning timelines, clarifying ownership, and ensuring actions are closed. • Translate delivery progress and issues into clear, audience-appropriate updates for: • Technical teams • Management and leadership • Risk, compliance, and control functions Show More