Senior Project Manager

We are QUALCO, the technology arm of Qualco Group, with over 25 years of experience in delivering innovative solutions to the financial sector. We serve clients in over 30 countries, helping banks and other financial institutions manage credit and loans effectively while ensuring full regulatory compliance. Our advanced software leverages analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital technologies to support every stage of the credit and lending lifecycle, remaining at the forefront of fintech innovation.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager to lead complex, client-facing software implementations at Qualco Technology, with a focus on banking, fintech and collections. Based in Athens, you will manage multiple projects and work with clients, delivery teams and partners to deliver agreed outcomes on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. 

Key responsibilities 

• Own delivery from initiation through go-live, post-launch stabilisation and handover to support. Agree the scope, deliverables, acceptance criteria and success measures with the client;

• Build and maintain an integrated plan covering milestones, resources and dependencies. Adapt Agile, Waterfall or hybrid delivery practices to the project and its contractual commitments;

• Manage project budgets, track actual effort and forecast the cost to complete. Assess the impact of scope changes and secure approval before committing to revised timelines or costs;

• Lead cross-functional teams and coordinate external partners across requirements, development, integration, migration, testing and deployment, as applicable;

• Identify risks early, resolve issues and escalate decisions with clear options and recommendations. Coordinate user acceptance testing and confirm readiness for go-live;

• Lead client governance meetings and steering committees. Report progress, financial performance and decisions to senior stakeholders, and apply PMO standards and relevant quality and compliance requirements;

• Coach project team members and use lessons learned to improve delivery practices across the PMO;
• Ensure that all activities and duties are carried out in full compliance with regulatory requirements and supporting the continued implementation of the Group Anti-Bribery and Corruption Policy. 

Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience managing software delivery projects, with a track record of delivering complex implementations in banking, fintech or collections;

• A university degree, preferably in computer science, engineering or a related field;

• Strong knowledge of the software delivery lifecycle, project planning and reporting tools, and practical experience with Agile and Waterfall delivery;

• Strong client-facing communication and negotiation skills, with experience leading distributed teams and presenting to senior business and technical stakeholders;

• Excellent written and spoken English. 

Desirable qualifications 

• Experience implementing banking platforms or collections solutions;

• A recognised project management or Agile certification, such as PMP or PRINCE2;

• Proficiency in French and/or Spanish is an asset. 

Benefits

Your Life @ Qualco Group

As a #Qmember, you'll embody our values every day, fostering a culture of teamwork & integrity, passion for results, quality & excellence, client focus, and agility & innovation. Within a truly human-centred environment built on mutual respect and trust, your dedication to our shared vision will not only be recognized but also celebrated, offering boundless opportunities for your personal and professional growth.

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Join the #Qteam and enjoy:

💸 Competitive compensation, Meal vouchers, and annual bonus programs. 

💻 Cutting-edge IT equipment, mobile phone, and data plan. 

🏢 Modern facilities, free coffee, beverages, indoor parking, and in-house restaurant.

👨‍ Private health insurance, occupational doctor, workplace counselor and nutritionist. 

🤸‍ Onsite gym, wellness facilities, and ping pong room. 

💡 Career and talent development tools. 

🎓 Mentoring, coaching, personalized annual learning, and development plan. 

🌱 Employee referral bonus, regular wellbeing, ESG, and volunteering activities. 

At Qualco Group we value diversity and inclusivity. Your race, gender identity and expression, age ethnicity or disability make no difference in Qualco. We want to attract, develop, promote, and retain the best people based only on their ability and behavior.

Application Note: All CVs and application materials should be submitted in English.

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