About the role

Project Manager - Software Development (Fintech)

About Us

Zact is a Fintech innovator dedicated to a singular idea : Organizations need simpler expense and payment management systems that align the spending employee with finance and accounting while providing inherent guardrails and continuous reconciliation with financial systems.

Zact enables all parts of the company to Pay by the Rules.

Position Summary

Lead and deliver complex software projects for financial technology products and services, ensuring successful implementation of digital payment systems, trading platforms, banking applications, and regulatory compliance solutions.

Location

Zact is a global company with multiple locations across US, Europe and India.

We provide 100% Remote Working Option.

Candidates applying for this role should be located in one of the European or Indian Time zones.

Key Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end software development lifecycle for fintech applications, from requirements gathering through deployment and maintenance

Coordinate cross-functional teams including developers, QA engineers, UX designers, and compliance specialists

Develop and maintain project plans, budgets, and resource allocations while managing stakeholder expectations

Ensure adherence to financial regulations (PCI-DSS, SOC 1/2, GDPR, KYC/AML) and security standards

Facilitate agile ceremonies and maintain project documentation, risk registers, and status reports

Bridge communication between technical teams and business stakeholders including executives, product owners, and external partners

Required Qualifications

10+ years project management experience in software product development.

Should have extensive experience working in software product based companies.

Banking / Fintech domain experience is highly preferred.

Experience with agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban) and project management tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Finance, or related field

Core Competencies

Data security and privacy awareness

Excellent communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences

Ability to work under pressure with strict deadlines and regulatory constraints

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Interview prep

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Executive

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Likely questions

Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Project Manager - Software Development (Fintech) role.
How would you approach your first 30 days at Zact?
Which of Accounting, Finance and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
How have you led people, improved a process, or made a hard decision in a previous role?
How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Finance and Project Management.
One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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What would success look like in the first 90 days?
What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
What does a normal working week look like for this role?

Practice line

I am interested in the Project Manager - Software Development (Fintech) role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Finance and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Zact needs from this hire.