Technical Program Manager (Fintech)

Location: Hybrid, preferably 1 day per week in the Warsaw or Cracow office, Poland.

Company

Build a fintech platform from the ground up as part of a large-scale international financial services ecosystem.

What you will do

• Lead cross-functional programmes covering security, operational resilience, compliance, and new business initiatives.
• Build and maintain programme roadmaps aligned with engineering plans and organisational priorities.
• Manage dependencies, risks, issues, milestones, programme reporting, delivery visibility, and executive communication across multiple teams.
• Define and promote ICT security and resilience standards across the technology platform.
• Support digital operational resilience initiatives, business continuity testing, and incident management.
• Oversee third-party technology and security providers and translate regulatory requirements into actionable technology and delivery plans.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience leading complex technical programmes involving multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Experience in programme planning, dependency management, risk management, and executive reporting.
• At least 3 years of experience related to ICT security, resilience, or governance.
• Practical experience with DORA, NIS2, or similar regulatory frameworks.
• Understanding of third-party risk management and vendor oversight processes.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive outcomes without direct line management authority.
• Active use of modern digital and AI tools to improve programme management, communication, planning, reporting, and productivity.
• English proficiency at B2 level or higher.

Nice to have

• Experience in fintech, payments, banking, e-money, or crypto-related organisations.
• Experience supporting regulated entities and compliance-driven technology programmes.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS and payment services security requirements.
• Experience with cloud security and operational resilience frameworks.
• PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2, SAFe, CISSP, CISM, CISA, ISO 27001, or similar certifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time contract of employment.
• Modern engineering environment focused on autonomy, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Collaboration with experienced product, engineering, and business teams.
• Access to event-driven architectures, cloud-native solutions, and other cutting-edge technologies.
• Opportunity to shape technical standards, mentor others, and influence platform evolution.
• Ownership of business-critical products operating at scale.