IT project manager in banking payments and cards

At Aubay Portugal, we work daily with some of the largest organisations across sectors such as banking, insurance, telecommunications and energy, helping to build and evolve critical systems that support millions of users. We have been in Portugal since 2007 and are part of an international group with a presence in several European countries. More than technology, we build close relationships and deliver real-impact projects.

• Manage all project phases, from initial scoping through to production deployment, ensuring timely delivery;
• Assess project impacts, workloads, and required resources, establishing comprehensive project plans and timelines;
• Gather, analyze, and formalize business requirements, contributing to the definition of technical solutions and detailed specifications;
• Define testing strategies, oversee test execution, and coordinate defect resolution, ensuring quality of deliverables;
• Ensure effective communication and coordination between business (MOA), IT (MOE) teams, and senior management.

• Proven senior experience in IT project management, ideally within the banking or financial services sector;
• Strong functional expertise in banking payments and cards, including a good understanding of card payment flows and transaction lifecycles;
• Solid business analysis skills, encompassing requirements gathering, impact analysis, and coordination between business (MOA) and IT (MOE) teams;
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Jira, MS Project (planning), Confluence (documentation), Excel (budget/reporting), and test management tools (e.g., ALM/Quality Center);
• Practical experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban or equivalent) is required;
• Fluent in French and proficient in English, both written and spoken;
• Alignment with our corporate culture and a commitment to integrity and ethics are highly valued;
• Strong customer focus, teamwork, task prioritisation, and daily commitment are highly appreciated.

• Continuous growth through our Training Academy, with technical and soft skills training, mentoring, tech communities, workshops and in-person meetups;
• Close support with regular feedback and a structured career advancement model;
• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage, as well as access to a mental health platform and well-being initiatives;
• Team-oriented environment, including events and initiatives to promote connection and team spirit;
• Personal and family life support, from the moment your children are born and throughout their educational path;
• Access to a language platform with conversational classes in multiple languages;
• Project-tailored work model: hybrid (2-3 times a week).
• A close-knit and informal environment, where direct communication is preferred and people are valued;
• Recognition of your contribution, with initiatives that celebrate meaningful moments;
• Freedom to be yourself, without unnecessary formalities;
• Teams where knowledge sharing, collaboration and joint growth are a reality.