Sr. Project Manager

About Mozaic

Mozaic.io is a fast-growing payments startup focused on facilitating payouts to creators and their collaborators all over the world. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to revolutionizing the way creators get paid. The company has offices in Chicago and Nashville, and aims to make compensation as equally distributed as talent is in the Creator Economy. ​​As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are seeking a dynamic and strategic Senior Project Manager to join our product team.

Location: Nashville, TN 

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager will oversee the end-to-end delivery of projects involving web, API, and mobile app development while also ensuring that security and compliance standards are met, particularly those relevant to the financial services sector. You will manage teams using Agile/Scrum methodologies and Jira, and also lead efforts to ensure that the software meets industry regulations, data privacy standards, and audit requirements.

This is a key role in ensuring that our products not only meet market needs but also align with the stringent security and compliance standards of the financial industry.

Requirements

Agile Project Management:

• Lead project planning, sprint execution, and delivery using Agile/Scrum methodology. Facilitate Agile ceremonies such as stand-ups, sprint reviews, retrospectives, and sprint planning.

Jira:

• Use Jira to manage project backlogs, work items, CI/CD pipelines, and releases, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and collaboration within the team and across multiple teams.
• Be able to create and maintain projects in Jira, including burn down reporting and project field schemas.

Tracking work across multiple teams:

• Be prepared to provide examples of how you helped coordinate work between teams working towards a shared goal.

Security & Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure that all projects meet financial industry security standards, including data privacy, encryption, and compliance with regulatory frameworks (such as PCI-DSS, SOC 2, or GDPR).

Compliance Auditing:

• Lead and manage regular compliance audits for the software, ensuring it meets internal and external standards for security and legal compliance.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work with development teams, QA, product owners, security experts, and financial compliance officers to ensure successful project delivery and audit readiness.

Stakeholder Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, security measures, and compliance adherence.

Risk Management:

• Proactively identify project risks, especially related to security and compliance, and work with teams to implement mitigation strategies.

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Mentor teams on Agile practices, security considerations, and compliance needs, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Budget & Resource Management:

• Manage project budgets, timelines, and resources, ensuring that security and compliance efforts are fully integrated into project plans.

Financial Sector Expertise:

• Utilize industry knowledge to ensure that product development aligns with financial sector best practices and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of project management experience, with at least 5 years managing Agile/Scrum projects in technology development.
  
• 3+ years of experience managing projects in the financial services or fintech sectors, with a deep understanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
  
• Proven experience managing security and compliance aspects of software development projects, including audit preparation, risk assessments, and adherence to industry standards (e.g., PCI-DSS, SOC 2, GDPR).
  
• Extensive experience using Jira for managing projects, backlogs, and release trains.
  
• Hands-on experience in leading security audits, compliance reviews, and managing external auditors or regulatory bodies.
  
• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly around security and compliance.
  
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on proactive risk management.
  
• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, especially within a startup setting.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Agile Certification: Certified Scrum Master (CSM), PMI-ACP, or equivalent certification required.
  
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