Lead Project Manager - Fintech

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Berlin, DEU
Hybrid
Senior level
Information Technology
The Role
Lead complex, cross-functional technical projects within the FinTech department, overseeing planning, scope, timelines, resources, risks, budgets, and delivery. Collaborate with engineering, product, data, compliance, and operations teams to develop financial technology capabilities, including payments, wallets, and credit solutions. Use data and KPIs to guide decisions, measure outcomes, and improve operational efficiency.
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Company Description

As the world’s pioneering local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in around 65 countries worldwide, powered by tech, designed by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, headquartered in Berlin, Germany, Delivery Hero has been listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2017 and is part of the MDAX stock market index. We push hard, learn quickly and stay human along the way. It’s this wonderful mix of high performance and real community that makes Delivery Hero a place where ambition and belonging grow side by side. If you’re curious, collaborative and ready to dive deep into meaningful work, you’ll fit right in.

Job Description

We are on the lookout for a  Lead Project Manager to join the Fintech team on our journey to always deliver amazing experiences.

Be part of building the financial backbone of Delivery Hero. You’ll develop products that empower millions of customers and merchants, from seamless payments to innovative financial solutions like wallets and credit. Your work will support our path to profitability by creating financial flexibility for users and enabling smooth transactions across our markets.

As a Project Manager for Delivery Hero Fintech you will be responsible for leading and coordinating various technical initiatives to enhance our financial technology systems and capabilities. 

You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineers, product managers and data analysts, to deliver high-impact projects that drive growth and improve operational efficiency within the Fintech domain. If you are a self-driven and results-oriented individual with a passion for delivering successful projects, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our diverse and dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth and success of our globally operating food delivery platform.

  • Project Leadership: 

    • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex cross-team technical projects within the Fintech Department. 

    • Collaborate with stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, and timelines. Interface with engineering managers and engineers to estimate work efforts, define milestones and manage people/resource allocation

    • Monitor progress, identify and mitigate risks, and ensure projects are completed successfully.

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: 

    • Foster effective communication and collaboration among different teams, including Engineering, Product, Compliance, and Operations. 

    • Build strong relationships to drive collective success and deliver integrated solutions.

  • Data-Driven Decision Making: 

    • Leverage data and analytical insights to inform project decisions and measure project change success. 

    • Utilize relevant metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project performance and make data-driven improvements.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of proven experience in project management within the e-commerce, FinTech or similar industry.

  • Solid technical aptitude and an ability to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks. Engineers enjoy working closely with you.

  • Experienced in risk management for projects led and data-driven decision making.

  • Demonstrated success in leading and delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills; the ability to translate data for different audiences.

  • Growth mindset with demonstrated commitment to learning & development of self and others.

Nice to have 

  • Project management certification (e.g. PMP) is a plus.

Additional Information

Ensuring you and all our Heroes are looked after, happy, and healthy is always on the menu. Because if you’re in good shape, then we’re in good shape.

  • Make the most of our hybrid working model and join the team for face-to-face connection and collaboration in our beautiful Berlin campus 2 days a week

  • We offer 27 days holiday with an extra day on 2nd and 3rd year of service

  • We will support you in developing yourself and your career growth opportunities: 1.000 € Educational Budget, Language Courses, Parental Support and access to the Udemy Business platform to explore a variety of online courses.

  • Get moving and release those wonderful, mind-boosting endorphins: Health Checkups, Meditation & Gym. 

  • Cash. Dough. Cheddar. Whatever you call it, we’ll help you with it: Employee Share Purchase Plan, Sabbatical Bank,  Public Transportation Ticket Discount, Life & Accident Insurance, Corporate Pension Plan

  • The power of getting together over some food is unrivaled. Here are a few ways to help you do that. All the yum: Digital Meal Vouchers and Food Vouchers. 

  • Wondering what relocating to Berlin is like? In this article, we’ve put together 10 things you should know about moving to Berlin  and how Delivery Hero can support you. You can also visit our relocation hub and check out more information about moving to Berlin.

  • Ready to prepare for your interview? Check out the list of the 5 most common interview questions and answers created in collaboration with our recruiters.

Ready to join our team? If you’re excited to grow, collaborate and be part of the world’s leading delivery platform, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today!

We believe diversity and inclusion are key to creating not only an exciting product, but also an amazing customer and employee experience. Fostering this starts with hiring - therefore we do not discriminate on the basis of racial identities, religious beliefs, color, national origin, gender identities or expressions, sexual orientations, age, marital or disability statuses, or any other aspect that makes you, you.

We encourage you to let us know if you need any accommodations or specific accessibility support to ensure a smooth interview experience—just let us know with an email to our Inclusion Officer at [email protected].

Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given preferential consideration.

You're welcome to share your pronouns (he/she/they) right from the start so we can address you respectfully from our first contact.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years of project management experience within e-commerce, FinTech, or a similar industry
  • Solid technical aptitude and ability to understand technical designs, challenges, and risks
  • Experience with project risk management and data-driven decision-making
  • Demonstrated success leading and delivering complex technical projects on time and within budget
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and presentation skills
  • Ability to translate data for different audiences
  • Growth mindset and commitment to personal and others' learning and development
  • Project management certification such as PMP

Delivery Hero Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Delivery Hero and has not been reviewed or approved by Delivery Hero.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and everyday support include on-site gym access in Berlin, discounted sports memberships, commuter help, and food vouchers, with hybrid flexibility enhancing day-to-day experience. Feedback suggests these lifestyle perks meaningfully bolster the total package for many corporate roles.
  • Healthcare Strength — Mental health and preventive care are emphasized through an Employee Assistance Program, a Headspace subscription, and on-campus health check-ups, with guidance for navigating healthcare in Germany. Some locations also highlight private health insurance, adding depth to the health offering.
  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Ownership programs feature an employee stock purchase plan with a matching component, and equity is common across corporate roles. Feedback suggests this accessible equity can be a notable part of total compensation in key hubs.

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The Company
HQ: Berlin
32,902 Employees

What We Do

As the world’s leading local delivery platform, our mission is to deliver an amazing experience, fast, easy, and to your door. We operate in over 70+ countries worldwide, powered by tech but driven by people. As one of Europe’s largest tech platforms, we enable ambitious talent to deliver solutions that create impact within our ecosystem. We move fast, take action and adapt. No matter where you’re from or what you believe in, we build, we deliver, we lead. We are Delivery Hero

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