Senior 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.

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 Azure DevOps, 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Azure DevOps: Use Azure DevOps to manage project backlogs, work items, CI/CD pipelines, and releases, ensuring transparency, efficiency, and collaboration within the team.
• 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.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, or a related degree is required.
• PMP certification is required.
• 5+ years of direct project management experience, with expertise in managing Agile/Scrum projects in technology development.

Financial Sector Expertise:

• 3+ years of experience managing projects in the financial services or fintech sectors, with a deep understanding of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.

Security & Compliance:

• 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).

Azure DevOps:

• Extensive experience using Azure DevOps for managing projects, backlogs, and release trains.

Agile Certification:

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

Audit Experience:

• Hands-on experience in leading security audits, compliance reviews, and managing external auditors or regulatory bodies.

Communication Skills:

• Exceptional communication and leadership skills, with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical stakeholders, particularly around security and compliance.

Problem-Solving:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on proactive risk management.

Leadership:

• Proven ability to lead teams in a high-growth, fast-paced environment, especially within a startup setting.

Preferred Qualifications

Security Certifications:

• Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or equivalent would be an asset.

Financial Compliance Certifications:

• Familiarity with financial compliance certifications or processes (such as ISO 27001, SOC 2, or PCI-DSS).

DevOps Knowledge:

• Familiarity with DevOps practices and using DevOps to manage Scrum, especially in cross-team development environments.

Experience in Mobile App Security:

• Experience managing security for mobile applications is a plus.

Benefits

Mozaic values our employees highly, and to best support them, we offer a wide array of benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage 🩺
• Premiums 100% covered by Mozaic
• EAP Access through Spring Health
• Weekly pay 💲
• 401K 🏦
• Mozaic matches up to 6%
• Immediate vesting of company contributions
• Paid Time Off 🏝️
• Unlimited PTO
• Sick time
• Holiday schedule - and your birthday is a Holiday!
• Continual learning and development opportunities 📓
• Professional organization memberships
• Certifications and / or degree programs
• Learning management systems access
• Conference attendance
• Company-provided technology 💻
• You pick: Mac or Windows?