Job Posting for Senior Project Manager at Forsyth Barnes
Title: Senior Project Manager
Industry: FinTech
Location: Frankfurt
Salary: Up to €100,000
We are looking for an experienced Implementation Project Manager to lead complex, multi-stream projects within the financial technology sector. In this role, you'll oversee end-to-end delivery, from design and configuration to testing, training, and handover, ensuring seamless coordination across teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management, preferably within financial services, and thrives in dynamic, client-facing environments. If you're passionate about driving successful implementations and making an impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
Overseeing all aspects of the implementation process across products and services, including requirements clarification and design, configuration, data migration, system integration, testing, and training
Managing multiple workstreams by identifying tasks, dependencies, and resource/time estimates, while providing regular status updates
Coordinating smooth transitions from presales to onboarding, and from onboarding to operational handover
Leading workshops to gather and refine business requirements
Contributing to the development and documentation of global best practices for implementation projects in collaboration with the Global PMO
Creating and maintaining essential project documentation, including project plans, reports, RAID logs, and change requests
Monitoring client feedback and ensuring timely reporting
Proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
Motivating the project team and promoting continuous improvement
Requirements
We're looking for someone who is excited about the responsibilities outlined above and eager to contribute meaningfully. You should be confident in several of the areas below and ready to quickly build expertise in the others:
Demonstrated success in managing complex, multi-stream projects
Certification in PMI, PRINCE2, or an equivalent project management framework
Background in Investment Management, Asset Management, or Financial Services is highly desirable
Experience with implementation-focused projects in the Financial Technology space is a plus
Willingness to travel occasionally to client sites
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