Project Management Officer
Athens, Greece (hybrid)
On behalf of our client - a leading company in the interbanking systems sector, offering services such as credit transfers, instant credit transfers (including IRIS payments), direct debits, card payments, check processing, and ATM transactions - we are seeking to hire a PMO professional.
Role Purpose
The position holder directly supports Management in monitoring, organizing, and executing the Company’s strategic projects and initiatives.
They act as a key liaison between internal departments and Management, ensuring that decisions are implemented in a timely and accurate manner and in alignment with the Organization’s strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Monitors the Organization’s project portfolio and coordinates the flow of information to the CEO.
Supports the preparation of reports, dashboards, and presentations for Management meetings.
Collects and synthesizes data from internal sources as well as international trends in payments, fintech, and the banking sector.
Collaborates with teams across all Departments to track KPIs, deadlines, and priorities.
Prepares concise briefings and briefing notes on policy, economic, and regulatory matters relevant to the Company’s activities.
Supports the preparation and organization of the CEO’s meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
Undertakes ad hoc analyses or projects as assigned by Management, leveraging data analysis and artificial intelligence tools where appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Business Administration, Political Science, or Information Technology.
5–8 years of experience in a PMO, Project Coordination, Strategy, or Consulting role, ideally within a financial or technology environment.
Proficiency in BI and productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Power BI, Notion, AI assistants).
Good knowledge of the payments ecosystem and fintech trends.
Excellent organizational, communication, and information synthesis skills.
Excellent command of English (written and spoken).
High level of professionalism, confidentiality, and adaptability.
Nice-to-Have Qualifications
PMP certification or equivalent experience in project governance.
Experience in reporting and presentations to senior Management.
Familiarity with productivity and task management tools (Notion, Asana, Jira, etc.).
Postgraduate studies or experience in strategy or business transformation.
Candidate Profile
Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
Analytical, well-organized, and reliable.
Independent, proactive, and comfortable working in high-demand environments.
Operates with discretion and effectiveness in close collaboration with the CEO and other executive functions.