Position Summary
We're seeking a Project Manager to join our team in Brazil, responsible for developing and maintaining customer-facing applications for key finance partners. As a Project Manager, your duties will involve collaborating with our change implementation teams, fine-tuning requirements and specifications, and adeptly addressing technical challenges to deliver cutting-edge, secure applications to our clientele. Success in this role hinges on your background in constructing financial solutions within SaaS platforms.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Project Coordination: Assist in the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
- Client Communication: Act as a point of contact for German-speaking clients, providing regular updates and managing project expectations.
- Documentation & Reporting: Maintain accurate project documentation, prepare status reports, and assist with internal and client-facing presentations.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (development, design, etc.) to ensure project goals are met.
- Risk & Issue Management: Help identify potential project risks and issues, escalating to senior project managers when necessary.
- Continuous Improvement: Assist with process improvements to enhance project delivery and operational efficiency.
Qualifications
- Fluency in English, French is an add on
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in an investment bank or similar financial institutions is preferred
- Demonstrated experience in effectively managing both internal and external stakeholders
- Experience of Project Management techniques
- Proficiency in SaaS platform development and implementation
- Familiarity and understanding of documentation standards
- Knowledge of testing practices
- Understanding of security practices
- Familiarity with working in a regulated environment
- Excellent organisation skills to effectively plan the utilization of resources and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and negotiation skills to manage expectations
- Ability to exercise initiative and make decisions under pressure
Preferred Skills
- Experience with Agile project management methodologies.
- Strong analytical skills for evaluating complex financial data.
WSD is an employer that values diversity. We highly encourage applications from appropriately qualified and eligible candidates irrespective of age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law.