Senior Project Manager (Payments)

Join Proton and build a better internet where privacy is the default

At Proton we believe that privacy is a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of democracy. Since our inception in 2014 founded by a team of scientists from CERN we have dedicated ourselves to providing free and open-source technology to millions worldwide ensuring access to privacy security and freedom online.

Our journey began with Proton Mail the largest secure email service globally and has since expanded to include Proton VPN Proton Calendar Proton Drive and Proton Pass. These tools empower individuals and organizations to take control of their personal data break away from Big Techs invasive practices and defeat censorship. Our work impacts hundreds of millions of lives from activists on the front lines defending freedom to leaders in governments protecting sensitive some cases Protons services have even been instrumental in saving lives by enabling secure and private communications in high-risk situations.

Proton is a profitable company that does not rely upon VC funding supporting over 100 million user accounts with a growing team of over 500 people from over 50 different countries from the worlds top companies and universities. We value intelligence learning potential and ambition in our hiring process. Adaptability is key as we navigate uncharted territories and redefine how business is conducted online.

Hiring at Proton is highly selective with less than 1% of candidates hired. We believe smaller teams of exceptional talent will always prevail over larger teams with lower talent density. You will have the opportunity work with many of the worlds top minds in their fields ranging from former international math and science olympiad winners to chess champions.

We have a global mindset and big ambitions but remain a start-up at heart. We value empowerment and flexibility and keep our structure flat to keep moving fast and avoid unnecessary politics. Tired of blending into the crowd Join us and do work you can truly be proud our open-source projects here !

What we are looking for

Project & Program Management Expertise

Proven track record in building and executing detailed project plans schedules and risk management frameworks.

Experience driving stakeholder alignment and managing communication with both technical teams and executive leadership.

Strong ability to decompose complex projects into structured actionable workstreams (epics stories tasks bugs).

Technical Tooling & Jira Mastery

Deep expertise in Jira fundamentals including workflow design management and optimization.

Proficiency in writing advanced JQL queries to extract project insights (velocity throughput efficiency).

Experience implementing process improvements within Jira and other workflow / project management tools.

Operational Excellence

Strong background in enforcing operational discipline ensuring meetings result in actionable next steps with ownership and deadlines.

Skilled in rigorous documentation of decisions changes and outcomes to maintain project knowledge continuity.

Proactive risk identification and mitigation with a track record of resolving blockers and maintaining momentum.

Leadership & Collaboration

Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams manage resources and reallocate priorities to meet evolving business needs.

Strong resource management instincts : identifying skill gaps or bandwidth constraints and coordinating solutions.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills adapting messaging for both engineers and executives.

Background & Experience

710 years of project or program management experience in a technology or engineering-driven environment.

• Experience in Payments finance or fintech.

Prior experience managing software development projects preferably within Agile / Scrum frameworks.

Familiarity with scaling project management practices across distributed or fast-growing teams.

Even if you dont meet all the requirements listed above but feel you could still be a great fit please still apply.

What We Offer

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At Proton we believe diversity drives innovation and strengthens our mission to provide privacy as a default for all. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all individuals regardless of race ethnicity gender age sexual orientation physical ability or socio-economic background feel valued and empowered. We strive to create equal opportunities promote open dialogue and support continuous learning to ensure every voice is heard and respected.

If you need any extra support or reasonable adjustments during the hiring process please let your talent partner know.

Candidate Privacy Notice

When you apply for a position refer a candidate or are considered for a role at Proton Technologies AG (Proton we us or our) your information is stored in Greenhouse in accordance with their Service Privacy Policy. This information is used to evaluate your suitability for the posted position. We also retain this information for consideration for future roles that you may apply for or that we believe may align with your background and skills.

If we no longer have a legitimate business need to process your information we will either delete or anonymize it. Should you have any inquiries about how we use or manage your information or if you wish to access correct or delete your data please contact our privacy team at

Proton does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from candidates. We will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from an unsolicited offer even if the candidate is subsequently hired by Proton.

To learn more about our privacy policy please visit our privacy policy page.

Required Experience : Senior IC

Key Skills

Business Development,Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,PMBOK,Waterfall,Wastewater,Construction Management,Project Management,Project Management Software,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,Contracts

Employment Type : Contract

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

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