Role: Director of Project Management (Payments)
Location: Central London (hybrid)
Base Salary: Up to £150,000 + bonus
A leading payments firm are offering the opportunity for a Director of Project Management to lead large-scale, complex initiatives across its growing payments portfolio. This role will oversee a portfolio of strategic programs spanning payment processing, fintech integrations, regulatory change, and platform transformation.
You’ll be responsible for building and leading a high-performing PMO, driving delivery excellence, and partnering with senior stakeholders across product, engineering, compliance, and commercial teams.
Key Responsibilities of the Director of Project Management include:
- Build, hire, and lead a high-performing team of project and programme managers, setting clear expectations and supporting their growth
- Create a strong, collaborative delivery culture, introducing practical frameworks, tools, and best practices where needed
- Oversee delivery of key payments initiatives (e.g. integrations, platform improvements, regulatory changes), ensuring steady progress and alignment
- Work closely with stakeholders across product, engineering, compliance, and commercial teams to prioritise and deliver effectively
- Keep projects on track in terms of timelines, scope, and outcomes, with a focus on pragmatic execution
- Identify, manage, and communicate risks and dependencies in a clear and proactive way
- Contribute to evolving project management practices, helping the team scale in a sustainable way
- Support initiatives across payment systems and partners, with an understanding of the broader payments landscape
Key Requirements of the Director of Project Management include:
- 6+ years in project/program management, with significant leadership experience
- Strong background in payments, fintech, or financial services
- Proven track record delivering large-scale, cross-functional programs
- Deep understanding of payment systems, infrastructure, and regulatory landscape
- Experience building and leading PMO functions
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience with digital transformation or platform modernization
- Exposure to APIs, open banking, or embedded finance
- Professional certifications (PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, etc.)
If you have the necessary experience, please apply for immediate consideration!