Role Summary
We are looking for a Lead Project Manager to lead the Project Management Office and enforce delivery standards across product teams. Operating within a matrix structure, this role ensures consistent execution, rapid time-to-market, and full transparency for executive stakeholders.
What you’ll be doing
- Lead and expand the PMO function, managing a team of 10+ project managers
- Establish performance standards, conduct evaluations, and provide structured feedback
- Drive professional development through coaching, calibration, and career pathing
- Own initiative intake, prioritization, and planning using RICE, WSJF, and related frameworks
- Align the project portfolio with business strategy and manage cross-team dependencies
- Implement quarterly and PI planning cycles, maintain a unified release calendar and RAID register
- Enforce stage-gate governance across Discovery, Build, Launch, and Scale phases
- Facilitate steering committees, quarterly business reviews, and change control processes
- Define and monitor delivery metrics including DORA, Flow, On-Time, On-Budget, and Predictability
- Ensure data integrity and executive visibility through structured reporting and dashboards
- Standardize delivery artifacts including Charters, RAID logs, DoR/DoD, and postmortem templates
- Drive automation and integration across Jira, Linear, Advanced Roadmaps, BigPicture, Tempo
- Ensure linkage with GitHub/GitLab, CI/CD pipelines, test automation, and monitoring systems
- Lead capacity planning and resource allocation across PMs and engineering teams
- Manage CapEx/OpEx budgets, vendor relationships, and Statements of Work
- Define and uphold PM competency models, onboarding programs, and knowledge-sharing practices
- Promote continuous improvement and enforce delivery discipline across all project streams
What we’re looking for
- Minimum 5 years of experience in IT project management, including at least 2 years in a leadership role
- Proven track record of managing teams of 10 or more professionals
- Direct experience in FinTech or Blockchain/Crypto projects
- Strong understanding of crypto-processing systems including payment gateways, wallets, AML/KYC
- Demonstrated success in scaling Agile methodologies in high-growth environments
- Proficiency in Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence)
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and stakeholder management capabilities
Nice to have:
- Technical background in software development, QA, or DevOps
- Professional certifications such as PMP, PSM II, SAFe, or LeSS
- Experience managing distributed and remote teams
Location and Work Model
This position is based in either Limassol, Cyprus or Warsaw, Poland. A hybrid work model is available, with regular in-office presence required for leadership and coordination purposes.
What we offer
- Competitive salary
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development
- A collaborative team and a supportive working environment
- Work in a dynamic, international, and multicultural company
- An ambitious team building a meaningful and exciting product
- Reimbursement for educational books and courses - we support your growth and development
- Company-paid sports activities - we care about your physical well-being
If you are a strategic leader with a passion for delivery excellence, eager to shape the future of crypto payments and thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - we’d love to meet you.