Payments Project Manager – 6 Months Contract

Key Responsibilities:

Coordinate and manage multiple projects across the LATAM region, ensuring alignment with business objectives
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies
Track project progress, identify bottlenecks, and drive resolution of blockers
Facilitate communication between regional teams, stakeholders, and global headquarters
Prepare and deliver status reports, dashboards, and executive summaries
Support resource planning and capacity management across projects
Ensure adherence to project management best practices and methodologies
Manage vendor relationships and coordinate with external partners as needed

Required Qualifications:

• Fluent in English & Spanish (written and spoken)
• 1+ years of project management or PMO experience
• Payment, Banking, or Fintech industry background required
• Proven track record of managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects
• Experience working in or with Latin American markets
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication abilities
• Proficiency with project management tools (Jira, Asana, MS Project, or similar)
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment
• Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail
• Comfortable working across different time zones

Preferred Qualifications:

Portuguese language skills (advantageous for Brazil operations)
PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certifications
Experience with card issuance, payment processing, or digital banking products
Previous experience in contract or consulting roles