Program Manager

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Tallinn, Harju Maakond
Mid level
Fintech • Payments • Financial Services
The Role
The Program Manager will lead cross-functional teams to deliver product initiatives, manage project timelines, resolve blockers, and ensure stakeholder engagement.
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About us

Wallester is a cutting-edge financial technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions for businesses seeking to modernize their payment systems. By offering white-label card issuance platforms, seamless integration with existing infrastructure, and comprehensive support for both digital and physical cards, Wallester empowers companies to enhance their financial services and customer experience. Recognized as a leader in the FinTech space, Wallester has earned a reputation for its state-of-the-art technology, security, and scalability. Whether you are a startup or an established enterprise, Wallester delivers flexible, reliable solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.

About the role

We are looking for a highly driven and assertive Program Manager to join our Product department. This role is critical in ensuring that our quarterly planned epics are successfully delivered, on time, in scope, and with full cross-functional alignment. The Program Manager will own the end-to-end execution lifecycle of product initiatives, from inception through delivery, ensuring that every contributor is aligned, accountable, and progressing steadily toward shared goals.

    Responsibilities:
    • Epic Delivery Ownership: 
      • Lead and drive the execution of product epics from planning to release, ensuring timely delivery in accordance with quarterly goals.
    • Cross-functional Leadership: 
      • Serve as the central communication point between Product Managers, Designers, Developers, QA, and other stakeholders to ensure transparency, alignment, and ownership across the board.
    • Project Planning & Execution: 
      • Organize and facilitate all required meetings: kickoff sessions, alignment check-ins, backlog grooming, and delivery status updates.
      • Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
    • Blocker Resolution: 
      • Detect and resolve project bottlenecks proactively by escalating issues or coordinating solutions among involved teams.
    • Delivery Accountability: 
      • Continuously follow up and push all contributors to keep their commitments and maintain momentum, ensuring deliverables stay on track.
    • Progress Reporting: 
      • Track and communicate status updates, roadblocks, and project health to leadership and relevant stakeholders.
    Requirements
    • Proven track record in project/program management in a fast-paced, cross-functional tech or product organization.
    • Strong grasp of agile, waterfall, and hybrid project management methodologies.
    • Experience working with product development teams, including product managers, UI/UX designers, and software engineers.
    • Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
    • Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
    • Comfortable being assertive when needed and holding others accountable.
    • Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive outcomes.
    • Detail-oriented, self-driven, and highly proactive.
    Nice to Have
    • Experience in fintech or a similarly regulated environment.
    • Knowledge of tools like Jira, Confluence, ClickUp, Notion, Figma, and Slack.
    • Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Prince2, Agile, or Scrum Master).
    • Success in This Role Looks Like
    • Quarterly epics delivered on time, in full scope, with clear stakeholder satisfaction.
    • A culture of accountability and momentum fostered across teams.
    • Reduced delays through effective communication and resolution of blockers.
    • High transparency in epic progress and status reporting.
      We offer
      • Competitive salary 
      • Career opportunities
      • Medical Insurance upon the completion of the probationary period
      • Supportive and caring Leadership
      • A modern office in the center of Tallinn
      • A chance to work as part of a highly motivated and talented team
      • Referral program 
      • Stebby
      • Team building and Company Events
      • Free parking 

      Top Skills

      Agile
      Clickup
      Confluence
      Figma
      JIRA
      Notion
      Slack
      Waterfall
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      The Company
      HQ: Tallinn
      159 Employees
      Year Founded: 2016

      What We Do

      Wallester is an Estonian-licensed financial institution and an official Visa partner since 2018, specialising in innovative digital financial solutions and card issuance. We empower companies across the European Economic Area (EEA) and the UK to streamline payments, launch branded cards, and scale efficiently.

      What we do:

      White-Label Solution with Embedded Finance:
      Our White-Label solution enables businesses to integrate financial services directly into their platforms - a concept known as embedded finance. This allows companies to launch branded payment cards tailored to their specific needs, enhancing customer experiences and opening new revenue streams. We ensure a swift time-to-market with simplified integration and dedicated support from our implementation team.

      Wallester Business: Corporate Expense Management:
      Wallester Business is designed to modernise corporate expense management. It provides companies with instant access to virtual and physical Visa cards, streamlining financial processes through a modern app and comprehensive portal. Features include expense tracking, budget analytics, and seamless integration with accounting systems to enhance financial oversight and efficiency.

      With a diverse team of over 140 professionals located in Estonia, Latvia, France and the United Kingdom, we are dedicated to developing high-quality, profitable products for our clients. Our passion for innovation drives us to improve and adapt to the evolving financial landscape continuously.

      We aim to elevate businesses by providing the most advanced financial technologies, enabling them to reach new heights in efficiency and growth. We are always open to collaboration and eager to assist companies in navigating the future of finance.

      Discover how Wallester can transform your financial operations and drive your business forward. Learn more at www.wallester.com and follow us on Instagram (@wallester_com) or Facebook (@Wallester)

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