Project Manager

Main Job Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Define and execute a comprehensive and proactive partnership strategy for a portfolio of Fintech partners.
• Manage all aspects of the partnership including prioritization of key focus areas, evaluation of new initiatives, and ongoing partner management while acting as a liaison between Evolve teams with the intent to communicate or advance partner initiatives and requirements.
• Gather, organize, and present KPI data on partners to provide Executive Leadership with a clear picture into relationship status and partnership value.
• Elevate Evolves influence and positioning by facilitating joint product development and/or partnership expansion opportunities.
• Conduct business reviews on a regular cadence demonstrating ROI and driving partnership direction.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders such as Legal and Compliance to ensure alignment and to drive adherence to contractual obligations as part of key strategic initiatives.
• Develop deep understanding of relevant use case as part of partnership roadmap and end-to-end customer experience.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to assess partnership risk and mitigating controls.
• Provide support and resourcing for team members in connection with bank operations.
• Create and/or maintain reference documentation related to the partnership to facilitate understanding and communication.
• Lead as point of escalation for internal partnership and strategic operations management to drive completion of high impact initiatives, as needed
• Ability to travel occasionally, approximately 30%.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree or equivalent from a four-year college or university preferred.
• Minimum of five years related work experience.
• Knowledge of Open Banking Operations.
• Knowledge of Fintech or payments industry.
• A self-starter who can operate comfortably and independently while navigating ambiguity within a complex environment.
• An understanding of regulatory requirements for financial institutions.

Key Competencies:

• An elevated level of professionalism, especially regarding relationship management.
• Forward-thinking team member with exceptional problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience and confidence interfacing with C-level Executives.
• Agile thinker with an aptitude for solving complex partnership challenges and excelling in a results-driven environment.
• Strong work ethic and a positive attitude.