Job Description

Soar is a global fintech startup that specializes in financing and investment. Currently headquartered in Saudi Arabia, Soar is growing throughout the region with a mission to help people achieve their financial goals with innovative financial and property investment solutions and tools through its multi-purpose platform, designed to offer a simple and seamless user experience. Role Summary :We are seeking an experienced Delivery Manager to lead critical fintech projects from inception to successful deployment. The ideal candidate will orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between internal development teams and external partners while ensuring strict adherence to financial industry compliance requirements. This role serves as the central coordinator responsible for removing obstacles, streamlining processes, and maintaining clear communication channels with all stakeholders through regular, detailed reporting mechanisms .Key Responsibilitie sProject Managemen tLead the end-to-end delivery of complex fintech integration projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget completio nImplement and optimize agile methodologies tailored to fintech development requirement sCreate and maintain comprehensive project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and dependencie sMonitor project health using appropriate KPIs and take proactive measures to address potential issue sManage scope changes effectively while maintaining project integrity and compliance standard sStakeholder Management & Reportin gEstablish and maintain productive relationships with internal teams, third-party vendors, financial partners, and regulatory bodie sLead negotiation efforts with third-party vendors and integration partners to secure favorable term sDesign and deliver detailed weekly and monthly reports for various stakeholder groups, including :Executive summaries for C-level stakeholders highlighting critical metrics, risks, and decisions neede dCompliance status reports tracking regulatory requirements and certification processe sTechnical delivery updates for development teams with sprint metrics and productivity analysi sIntegration partner scorecards measuring performance against agreed SLA sFacilitate regular stakeholder meetings and prepare presentations that effectively communicate project status, risks, and achievement sCreate data visualizations that translate complex technical information into accessible insights for non-technical stakeholder sTechnical Coordinatio nCollaborate with technical leads to design efficient integration architectures between internal systems and external partner sCoordinate API development and integration efforts, ensuring proper documentation and testing processe sFacilitate technical discussions to resolve integration challenges and compatibility issue sGain sufficient understanding of fintech technologies to effectively communicate between technical and business stakeholder sCompliance & Risk Managemen tEnsure all deliverables meet regulatory requirements (e.g., PCI DSS, KYC, AML, GDPR) and industry standard sWork closely with compliance teams to incorporate regulatory requirements into project planning from inceptio nImplement risk management frameworks appropriate for financial technology project sDocument compliance processes and maintain auditable records of regulatory adherenc eAnticipate potential compliance issues and develop mitigation strategie sObstacle Resolution & Process Improvemen tProactively identify and remove project blockers through creative problem-solvin gAnalyze delivery processes to identify inefficiencies and implement improvement sFacilitate resolution of conflicts between teams or competing prioritie sEstablish feedback loops to continuously improve delivery methodologie sCreate escalation paths for critical issues requiring urgent attentio nRequired Qualification sBachelor’s degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related fiel d5+ years of experience in project/delivery management roles, with at least 3 years specifically in fintech or financial service sDemonstrated expertise in managing complex integration projects with third-party vendors and partner sStrong understanding of financial industry regulations and compliance requirement sExperience with agile methodologies and tools (Jira, Confluence, etc. )Proven track record of stakeholder management and executive reportin gExcellent negotiation and conflict resolution skill sBasic understanding of API development, system integration patterns, and financial technology architecture sOutstanding written and verbal communication skills, with ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audience sPMP, Scrum Master, or equivalent project management certification preferre dDesired Skills & Experienc eExperience with regulatory frameworks specific to payments, banking, or lendin gKnowledge of data security protocols and privacy regulations in financial service sExperience with dashboard creation and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc. )Understanding of cloud infrastructure and deployment practice sPrior experience implementing fintech solutions in regulated environment sFamiliarity with contract management and vendor governanc ePerformance Indicator sOn-time project delivery while meeting all compliance requirement sStakeholder satisfaction scores from both internal and external partner sQuality and timeliness of status reports and stakeholder communication sEffectiveness in removing delivery obstacles and minimizing delay sSuccess rate of third-party integration sTeam productivity and velocity metric sCompliance audit performanc eProcess improvement contributions