Project Manager (Visa Independent Candidates Only)

 

 

We are seeking a Project Manager to support a technology engineering team by driving execution discipline, delivery transparency, and governance rigor. Thi milestones, maintain JIRA hygiene, and support audit and compliance activities. The Project Manager will be accountable for ensuring work it well-structures

 

Project Planning & Execution

Own and maintain end-to-end project plans, including scope, timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deliverables

Translate high-level initiatives into actionable tasks and milestones aligned with team capacity and priorities

Actively track execution progress and proactively identify risks, issues, and dependencies, driving mitigation plans

Run regular project status cadence (weekly bi-weekly), ensuring leadership has clear visibility into progress and blockers

 

Manage and maintain JIRA boards to ensure:

Epics, stories, and tasks are clearly defined, sized, prioritized, and assigned

Status, acceptance criteria, and dependencies are accurate and up to date

Sprint and milestone tracking reflects actual delivery progress

Partner with engineering leads to improve workflow efficiency, reporting accuracy, and delivery predictability

Produce and present JIRA-based metrics (velocity, burndown, milestone progress, risks.

 

Define and track key milestones across multiple initiatives

Coordinate cross team dependencies and anzure alignment on delivery commitments.

Escalate milestone risks early and clearly, with data and recommended actions.

 

Support audit, risk, and compliance activities by Maintaining clear project documentation, artifacts, and evidence

Ensuring delivery artifacts (plans, approvals, traceability) meet governance expectations

Partnering with control, fisk or audit teams to respond to inquiries efficiently

Drive adherence to technology delivery standards, SDI C processes, and documentation requirements

 

Serve as a central pout of coordination between engineering, product, leadership, and external partners

Provide concise, executive ready updates on project health, timeline, and delivery naka

Ensure clarity on ownership, decisions, and next steps

 

Ensuring delivery artifacts (plans, approvals, traceability) meet governance expectations

Partnering with control, risk, or audit teams to respond to inquiries efficiently

Drive adherence to technology delivery standards, SDLC processes, and documentation requirements

Stakeholder Communication

Serve as a central point of coordination between engineering, product, leadership, and external partners

Provide concise, executive-ready updates on project health, timeline, and delivery risks.

Ensure clarity on ownership, decisions, and next steps.

 

4 5+ years of Project or Program Management experience supporting technology or software delivery teams.

Strong hands-on experience with JIRA (issue management, reporting, workflows)

Proven ability to manage complex timelines, milestones, and dependencies across multiple streams of work

Experience supporting audit, governance, or compliance efforts in a regulated environment.

Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skill

 

Experience working with Agile, Scrum, or hybrid delivery models.

Familiarity with SDLC controls, risk management, or technology governance frameworks

Background supporting engineering or platform teams in financial services of similarly regulated environments

PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification (preferred, not required)