Project manager / Scrum master (located in Prague)

Middle/Middle+

Full time

Position overview

We are looking for a project manager who will join us to build, monitor, and control processes and team results.

Project description An innovative fintech platform transforms how consumers manage finances and purchases using BNPL. It offers seamless payment solutions, integrating online and in-store shopping with various merchants. It provides its users with flexible payment options, real-time spending insights, and robust security measures, enhancing their financial management and shopping experiences.

Client’s mission To challenge the status quo of everyday finances via exceptional customer experience by being at the forefront in delivering cutting edge technology.

Client’s values RESPECT: We respect each other, our clients and partners; we are fair and professional; we behave to others in the same way we want them to behave to us. We can slow down, if needed. We don’t play hardball, it’s not our style. Project has been active in EU since 2014

Currently, there are 3 squads that manage product features with total number of 30 engineers. A project manager is going to start working with 1 squad only.

Your Squad unites PM (you), BA, Tech Lead, 3 BE Engineers, 2 QA, 2 FE Engineers, DevOps

YOUR BACKGROUND

A minimum of 3 years of commercial experience as a Project manager / Scrum master;
Project manager in software development projects (preferable in Fintech);
Strong knowledge of every phase of software development;
Experience with Jira, Confluence and project management software;
Ability to prioritize and to control the deadlines;
Ability to set up the processes and guide the Agile team;
Lean development focus;
Critical thinking;
Ability to plan and manage releases;
Risk analysis and risk management.
B2 (Upper-Intermediate) or higher

Skills that will be a plus:

Experience with Fintech and Banking domains
Technical background
PM or SM certifications

Responsibilities

Leading and guiding project teams using Agile methodologies according to project needs
Collaborating with stakeholders to form and prioritize backlog for your team
Planning predictable releases and meeting the agreed deadlines
Ensuring that project documentation (product and technical) is consistently updated and maintained
Communicating with the team, making sure everyone is moving according to set goals

BEFORE WE CONSIDER YOU, PLEASE ANSWER 3 QUESTIONS:

What was your biggest failure on a project and what lessons did you learn from it?
Are you a client, company, or team-oriented Project manager? Why?
Share some of your achievements as a project manager with numbers