- Location
- Limassol
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- CareersPage
Description
On behalf of our client, a Fintech Group, we are seeking an experienced Head of Projects to join their expanding team in Limassol, Cyprus.
About the Company:
Our client is a well-established and internationally regulated financial services provider operating across the trading and investment sector, offering clients access to a wide spectrum of asset classes and derivative products. With a substantial global workforce spread across multiple offices in Europe and beyond, the organisation has built a strong reputation for reliability, high standards, and a forward-thinking approach to its markets.
About the Role:
Reporting closely to senior leadership, the Head of Projects will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering the organisation's project portfolio. Responsibilities include:
- Leading and developing the Project Management team, and establishing project governance frameworks, methodologies, and best practices across the organisation.
- Acting as a trusted right hand to the COO / CIO, supporting and progressing the wider team's activities.
- Overseeing the successful delivery of strategic projects and programmes, ensuring alignment with business objectives, budgets, timelines, and resource availability.
- Driving continuous improvement of delivery standards, tools, and methodologies, with a strong focus on Agile and hybrid delivery models.
- Providing leadership, mentoring, and performance management to Project Managers and cross-functional delivery teams.
- Partnering with senior leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable project roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
- Establishing and maintaining executive-level reporting on project health, risks, dependencies, and resource utilisation.
- Managing relationships with key stakeholders, executive leadership, and third-party vendors.
- Fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and delivery excellence.
What You'll Need to Succeed:
- A minimum of 8 years' experience in Project Management, including at least 3 years as a Head of Projects or in a similar leadership capacity.
- A proven track record of managing complex project portfolios and leading cross-functional teams in technology-driven environments.
- Experience within FinTech, Financial Services, Gaming, or other highly regulated industries is considered a strong advantage.
- Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
- Strong expertise in project governance, portfolio management, resource planning, budgeting, and risk management.
- A solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and technology project delivery.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and communicate effectively at executive and board level.
- Experience with project management and collaboration tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
- The ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while driving strategic change and operational excellence.
What's on Offer:
- An attractive remuneration package based on qualifications and experience (Salary in the range of EUR 90,000 gross/year), including a 13th salary and additional discretionary performance bonuses
- Medical insurance cover, including outpatient, inpatient, and dental care
- Participation in a provident fund savings scheme
- Regular team events and quarterly/semestrial company activities
- Birthday and loyalty benefits
- Collaboration with SportBenefit
- A unique opportunity to build a career within a global, fast-growing organisation
- Ongoing learning and growth through a structured Employee Training & Development programme
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