Job Title:
Lead Technology Initiatives
This position is ideal for a seasoned project manager looking to lead technology-driven initiatives in the finance and banking sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute project plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives and technical architectures.
* Manage cross-functional teams, including business analysts, developers, testers, and external vendors.
* Oversee vendor management, ensuring deliverables are met and budgets are optimized.
* Prepare and present status updates, executive reports, and steering committee materials.
* Identify and mitigate project risks, dependencies, and constraints proactively.
* Drive continuous improvement in project governance, agile/hybrid delivery models, and cross-team collaboration.
* Ensure all initiatives comply with regulatory and security standards relevant to the financial industry.
Requirements:
* Minimum 5 years of experience managing projects in the finance, banking, or fintech sectors.
* Proven track record in technology-driven initiatives, such as system integrations, digital banking platforms, data migrations, or core banking implementations.
* Solid understanding of financial products and operational processes.
* Strong technical acumen, enabling discussion of architecture, APIs, integrations, and data models with developers.
* Experience managing multi-disciplinary teams.
About Us:
Randstad operates in Portugal and worldwide as a leader in human resources across various sectors. The Digital division focuses on IT, offering unique opportunities for professional development.