Project Manager I

About Zeta

Zeta is a Next-Gen Banking Tech company that empowers banks and fintechs to launch banking products for the future. It was founded by Bhavin Turakhia and Ramki Gaddipati in 2015.

Our flagship processing platform - Zeta Tachyon - is the industry’s first modern, cloud-native, and fully API-enabled stack that brings together issuance, processing, lending, core banking, fraud & risk, and many more capabilities as a single-vendor stack. 15M+ cards have been issued on our platform globally.

Zeta is actively working with the largest Banks and Fintechs in multiple global markets transforming customer experience for multi-million card portfolios.

Zeta has over 1700+ employees - with over 70% roles in R&D - across locations in the US, EMEA, and Asia. We raised $280 million at a $1.5 billion valuation from Softbank, Mastercard, and other investors in 2021.

Learn more @ www.zeta.tech, careers.zeta.tech, Linkedin, Twitter

About the Role

We are looking for a highly passionate and resilient Release Train Engineer to drive the monthly releases of our Tachyon Credit platform.

This role demands active collaboration with multiple cross-cluster teams, both upstream and downstream.

The candidate should be self-motivated, love taking accountability, be metric-driven, believe in the servant leadership philosophy, and be ready to embrace their vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• We are seeking a (experienced and) motivated Project Manager to join our dynamic banking tech company.
• The Project Manager responsibilities are as follows :
• Project Planning: Spearhead Monthly & Quarterly project Planning, collaborating seamlessly with Cross-Cluster teams.
• Agile Execution: Drive Agile Execution in coordination with Cross-Cluster teams, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Cadence Facilitation: Facilitate Daily/Weekly Cadences, including Daily Scrum Stand-ups and Scrum of Scrums, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Defect Triage Leadership: Lead Defect Triage meetups both internally and externally with the client, actively contributing to issue resolution.
• Governance Meetings: Actively contribute to Weekly Governance Meetings, both internal and external, providing insights and updates.
• SDLC Process Adherence: Adhere to and reinforce SDLC processes, ensuring consistency and compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Project Retrospectives: Drive Release Retrospectives Meetups, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Risk Management: Proactively identify and amplify risks, enabling decision-makers in effective Risk Mitigation strategies.
• Collaborative Leadership: Foster collaboration and coordination with cross-functional teams, ensuring a unified approach to project objectives.
• Client Engagement: Engage externally with clients, ensuring their active involvement in decision-making processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seek opportunities for process improvement, efficiency enhancements, and innovative solutions.
• Decision Support: Provide decision support by presenting comprehensive insights and data to key stakeholders.
• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate documentation of release-related activities and provide regular reports to stakeholders.

Skills

• Program Milestones: Ability to define strategic program milestones, providing a clear roadmap for execution and achievement.
• Execution Oversight: Ensure effective execution of program milestones, maintaining a focus on project objectives and timelines.
• Multiple Project Management: Experience in managing multiple projects concurrently, demonstrating excellent multitasking and organizational skills.
• Agile Knowledge: Knowledge of Scrum and Agile methodologies will be a significant advantage, contributing to efficient project delivery.
• Customer Liaison: Ability to build strong relationships and successfully engage with customers, ensuring alignment with project goals and expectations.
• Program Management Tools: Proficiency in program management tools, with a preference for experience with Jira.
• Agile Collaboration: Demonstrated experience in breaking down problems, organizing work, planning activities, and delivering programs, particularly in liaison with TPMs (Technical Program Managers) in agile delivery models.
• Independent Operation: Demonstrated ability to operate with independence and autonomy, showcasing leadership and decision-making capabilities.
• Communication Skills: Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, to convey complex program details and updates effectively.
• Agility and Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing circumstances, ensuring flexibility in program management approaches.
• Analytical Thinking: Possess a strong analytical mindset, with a demonstrated ability to break down complex problems into manageable components.
• Process Enhancement: Drive continuous improvement in program management processes, identifying areas for optimization and efficiency.
• Results Orientation: Maintain a results-driven approach, ensuring the successful delivery of programs aligned with organizational objectives.

Experience and Qualifications

• Experience Landscape: 2-3 years of experience in Project Management.
• Education/ Pedigree: B.Tech

Equal Opportunity

Zeta is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and communities to apply and believe that a diverse workforce is key to our success.