Project Manager - Core Banking & Payments

GFT Technologies·Sant Cugat del Vallès, Spain

What they offer

  • Full-time hours

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    GFT Technologies doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak native-level Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Sant Cugat del Vallès

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 10+ years of experience

    Senior-level role.

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About the role

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager - Core Banking & Payments with extensive experience in managing complex banking projects, leading strategic initiatives related to core banking, retail banking products, and payment systems, in a demanding international corporate environment.

The selected candidate will be responsible for end-to-end project planning and execution, leading multidisciplinary teams and acting as the main point of contact with various stakeholders, ensuring compliance with deadlines, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.

What you'll do

  • Plan, execute, and oversee end-to-end projects in the areas of core banking, retail products, and payment systems.
  • Lead multidisciplinary teams (business, technology, operations, compliance) of 5 to 20 people.
  • Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and risks.
  • Act as the primary liaison with internal stakeholders (management, business, IT) and external parties (vendors, regulators).
  • Coordinate with Business Analysis, architecture, and development teams to ensure accurate translation of business needs.
  • Identify, escalate, and manage risks and impediments throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Facilitate decision-making and conflict resolution within the team.
  • Prepare executive reporting and communicate project status to management.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards in the project scope.
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the teams under your responsibility.

Nice to have

  • PMP (PMI), PRINCE2, or equivalent certification.
  • Experience with agile methodologies at scale: SAFe, LeSS, or Scrum of Scrums.
  • Knowledge of banking regulations: Bank of Spain, ECB, PSD2, AML/KYC, GDPR.
  • Experience in core banking migration or implementation projects.
  • Experience leading projects in multinational or offshore environments.
  • Knowledge of organizational change management.

About the company & team

GFT is a pioneering company in digital transformation. We design business solutions centered on artificial intelligence (AI-Centric), modernize IT infrastructures, and develop next-generation core systems for leaders in the banking, insurance, and industrial sectors. In close collaboration with our clients, we push boundaries to help them reach their full potential.

Desired requirements

  • Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Project Manager, with at least 5 years in the banking or financial sector.
  • Demonstrated experience managing technical and functional teams.
  • Knowledge of core banking systems and their lifecycle (account opening, maintenance, product settlement).
  • Experience with retail banking products: loans, mortgages, accounts, cards, and deposits.
  • Knowledge of the payment ecosystem: SEPA, transfers, instant payments, PSD2, card schemes (Visa/Mastercard), and clearing systems.
  • Certified C1 level of English. Experience working with international teams or vendors.
  • Proficiency in project management tools: JIRA, Confluence, MS Project, Smartsheet, or similar.
  • Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

Personal competencies

  • Natural leadership and ability to inspire and unite teams.
  • Strong results orientation and effective management under pressure.
  • Strategic thinking combined with attention to operational detail.
  • Ability to manage ambiguity and make decisions with incomplete information.
  • Clear and assertive communication at all levels of the organization.
  • Empathy and ability to resolve conflicts constructively.

Additional information

At GFT, we consider diversity to be one of our fundamental pillars and we promote an inclusive work environment based on cooperation and mutual respect. We offer equal opportunities to all individuals regardless of race, cultural origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or religious beliefs.

GFT has and has registered an Equality Plan that outlines the measures to be adopted with the aim of achieving equal treatment and opportunities between women and men within the company and eliminating, if any, discrimination based on sex.

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GFT Technologies

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