Project Manager

Apata is one of Ireland’s fastest-growing fintech companies and a global leader in 3DS authentication services. It was founded and is led by serial entrepreneurs, Niall Hogan and Shekinah Adewumi, whose previous company, Touchtech Payments, was acquired by Stripe in 2019.

Based in Dublin 2, the 30-strong Apata team design, build, and sell modern 3DS products to traditional banks, digital banks, issuer processors, and fintech issuers globally

.Today, the Apata platform is used by Nubank, Wise, Galileo, Thredd and over 200 other issuers worldwide, authenticating hundreds of millions of ecommerce transactions every year

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What You’ll

• DoDrive the planning and delivery of software projects primarily, ensuring teams deliver what’s agreed within the timefram
• e.Facilitate estimation and planning sessions with the engineering team to ensure work is well-defined and commitments are realisti
• c.Proactively identify dependencies, risks, and blockers and ensure they’re resolved quickl
• y.Maintain visibility on progress through well-structured tracking and communicatio
• n.Run retrospectives and other regular team check-ins to identify and implement process improvement
• s.Work closely with the Product team to balance priorities, clarify requirements, and manage scope change
• s.Ensure the engineering team has everything they need - resources, context, and decisions to move efficientl
• y.Encourage a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvemen
• t.Keep delivery predictable and transparent across all stakeholder
• s.Planning & delivery of other ad hoc projects across the company as required from time to tim

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What we’re looking

• for4+ years of experience managing software projects or technical tea
• ms.Solid understanding of software development processes, CI/CD and release cycl
• es.Strong organisational and communication skills - concise, assertive, and cle
• ar.Experience working directly with a range of functions, particularly engineering and product teams. Familiarity with agile methodologi
• es.Hands-on experience with project tracking tools like Jira, Trello, or simil
• ar.A mindset focused on outcomes, not ritu

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What We O

• fferCompetitive base sa
• laryEquity in a fast growing com
• panyPen
• sionGenerous annual leave (25 d
• ays)Private Health Insur
• anceWork-from-home flexibility (2 days per w
• eek)Office in the heart of Dublin City Ce