Payments Project Manager

We’re looking for a Payments Project Manager with expertise in payments infrastructure and core banking systems. Join our payments team and help clients deliver smart, future-ready solutions across the payments landscape. We are Projective Group, a leading financial services consulting firm where innovation and technology meet business. Our focus on the financial sector enables us to develop comprehensive solutions within the Payments, Risk & Compliance, Data and Transformation practices. With our Payments practice, we support Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks, financial market infrastructures, stock exchanges, and payment service providers worldwide. We help them navigate the rapidly evolving payments landscape by translating strategic challenges into actionable solutions. Your skills and qualifications Excellent knowledge of business English and fluency in Dutch or French 4+ years of experience managing projects or workstream within payments or financial services Experience delivering payments-related initiatives within a consultancy, bank or payment services provider Good understanding of payment systems and technologies Familiarity with Agile, Prince2, PMBOK or similar project delivery methodologies Excellent communication, coordination and stakeholder management skills Knowledge of one or more payments domains, such as Core Banking, Instant Payments, SWIFT, Cards & Digital Payments, Open Banking, Embedded Finance or Digital Currencies, is a strong plus. What will you do? As a Payments Project Manager, you will help clients deliver payments projects and transformation initiatives. You will coordinate stakeholders, manage risks and dependencies, and drive successful project delivery across the payments ecosystem. Your key responsibilities: Develop and manage project plans, ensuring the successful delivery of payments-related projects from initiation through implementation. Coordinate stakeholders across business and IT teams, facilitating collaboration and alignment throughout the project lifecycle. Monitor project progress, risks, dependencies and issues, providing regular reporting and proposing mitigation actions where needed. Support programme governance activities and collaborate with project sponsors, initiative owners and senior stakeholders. Coordinate contributions from multiple teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of project outcomes. Assist in capacity planning, resource coordination and project budgeting. Support the implementation of new payment capabilities, processes and operating models in line with business objectives. Contribute to client engagements by sharing insights on payments trends, market developments and industry best practices. What can you expect from us? At Projective Group, we believe in rewarding ambition and supporting growth—both professionally and personally. From a competitive benefits package to a vibrant company culture, we make sure you have everything you need to thrive. A competitive salary topped with a daily net allowance, meal - and eco vouchers. A flexible FIP budget for bike leasing, multimedia, or mobility expenses. A company car with charging setup. Prefer something else? Switch it up with a mobility budget, your call. €5.000 annual training budget to boost your growth. You choose how to invest it. A yearly company bonus, with additional referral and sales incentives. A hybrid work setup with flexible hours and part-time remote options. Regular fun events (from game nights to padel tournaments and everything in between) and a yearly group offsite abroad. A modern office in Diegem featuring a stocked bar, darts, a pinball machine and pool table. An international setting with plenty of growth opportunities, serving top clients in the financial sector. A scale-up spirit with a can-do mentality, all within a solid and established corporate framework. For more information, visit projectivegroup.com At Projective Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions, and abilities.