Position: Project Manager
Company: Art2Hire
Category: Project Manager
Experience required: 5y
English level: upper

Our Client - is a Cyprus-based, established financial service provider, is now looking for a Project Manager to join the team.

Location: Limassol, Cyprus
Type: Full-time 
Start date: ASAP
About Company:

The company has been in operation since 2001. It`s one of the first brokers to offer an actual online trading experience. This included an intuitive web trading platform and online funding instead of lengthy bank transfers. The company`s pioneering spirit has helped bring the clients innovations like Bitcoin Base Currency Accounts. This type of account allows Bitcoin traders to hold their crypto-funds but also use them for trading 200+ instruments (without transferring Bitcoin to FIAT currencies) and withdraw Bitcoin back to their wallet, all without needing a cryptocurrency exchange. Negative balance protection, free guaranteed stop loss, and take profit have been standard features on all accounts since its founding in 2001. 

About the Role:

We are looking for a Project Manager to join the team on a full-time basis.

This role will cover both managing Software Development Projects and implementing Technology Department initiatives. This position is an ideal opportunity for individuals looking to develop a career in Project Management or IT Management within a highly respected and well-established Organization. For the right candidate, there is also the option to lead the small PM Team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong customer focus and 4+ years of experience in project management, as well as having worked in the fields of online trading or financial services. They will contribute greatly to the day-to-day development processes of the team, including but not limited to assisting with the planning, coordination, and execution of company projects. Ideally, they will be able to stand-in for the CIO and conduct department-wide activities if circumstances necessitate it.

As an employer, the company offers excellent career growth opportunities; exposure to multiple product and business lines; alongside a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, and a great working environment.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Manage Projects for all business streams - Marketing, Sales, Retention, Customer Support, Risk-Management, Finance and Compliance, and the Technology Teams – IT, and Operations
Work with the business to create high-quality and mature requirements for development
Prioritize, plan, and define both projects and tasks to achieve business goals
Maintain and improve sprint planning, making sure that deliverables satisfy business needs
Oversee the task management processes and procedures of the department
Coordinate technology resources (Mobile, Web, Application, QA, Operations, and the DB team) for the flawless execution of projects
Coordinate release management - confirming scope, managing expectations, identifying dependencies, and communicating with stakeholders and technology
Support the technology teams to deliver high-quality products on time and achieve the project goals

Requirements:
4+ years of working experience as a Project Manager
A certification in Project Management (PMP, Prince2)
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field
Experience in the Forex Industry, or Financial Services/Fintech is required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience with project & task management systems such JIRA or Redmine
Strong Organizational skills are a must
Time Management Skills as required to manage multiple priorities and deliver quality results on time
Must be able to work both independently and in coordination with other team members
A certification in Development Management, or IT Service Management, would be beneficial
English - Upper Intermediate +
The company offer:

Opportunities for professional development/learning and development opportunities
Fun and dynamic work environment
20 days of annual leave days, which increases every two years (capped at 23 days)
Discretionary performance bonus at the end of the year
Benefits such as quarterly team building activities, free Weekly lunches and monthly team outings
Strong culture promoting work-life balance and flexible hybrid working