The Director of Project Management will lead strategic initiatives, oversee project execution, drive process improvement, and align organizational goals within a fintech environment.
About us:
As a leading provider of business funding, our mission is to empower companies across North America and the United Kingdom by accelerating their access to capital. We leverage an expert team of 850+ financial professionals and cutting-edge technology to deliver customized, flexible solutions to clients in over 80 industries.
Because we are constantly innovating to find better solutions for our company and clients, we need bright minds, enthusiastic advocates, and industry experts. In return, we promise an exciting, challenging, and most of all rewarding experience, so join us and see what the future of finance has in store.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director, Project Management to lead strategic initiatives in our fast-paced fintech environment, driving organizational alignment, process improvement, and performance management aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
Reporting directly to the President, this role carries significant authority to make decisions, drive initiatives, and act as a key representative of the President’s vision in the rapidly evolving financial technology sector.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, exceptional communicator, and proven leader with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects that align with organizational objectives
Key Responsibilities:
At eCapital, we're not just a funding provider—we're a strategic partner built for what's next. Our culture is defined by innovation, scalability, and personalized service. We value:
eCapital values diverse experiences and backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
As a leading provider of business funding, our mission is to empower companies across North America and the United Kingdom by accelerating their access to capital. We leverage an expert team of 850+ financial professionals and cutting-edge technology to deliver customized, flexible solutions to clients in over 80 industries.
Because we are constantly innovating to find better solutions for our company and clients, we need bright minds, enthusiastic advocates, and industry experts. In return, we promise an exciting, challenging, and most of all rewarding experience, so join us and see what the future of finance has in store.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Director, Project Management to lead strategic initiatives in our fast-paced fintech environment, driving organizational alignment, process improvement, and performance management aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
Reporting directly to the President, this role carries significant authority to make decisions, drive initiatives, and act as a key representative of the President’s vision in the rapidly evolving financial technology sector.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, exceptional communicator, and proven leader with a track record of delivering complex, high-impact projects that align with organizational objectives
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of high-priority strategic initiatives to support the company’s fintech-focused vision, such as launching new financial products, enhancing digital platforms, or scaling payment systems.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, timelines, budgets, and resource allocation, ensuring alignment with fintech market trends, customer needs, and strategic priorities.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative solutions that enhance user experience, operational efficiency, and competitive positioning.
- Identify and address misalignments or gaps in processes, resources, or priorities that could impact success in a regulated and fast-moving fintech landscape.
- Design and implement process improvement frameworks, leveraging methodologies like Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile, tailored to the unique demands of fintech workflows.
- Monitor and evaluate process performance, using data-driven insights to drive continuous improvement in areas like transaction speed, security, and scalability
- Develop and implement performance management systems to track progress against KPIs, such as user acquisition, transaction volume, system uptime, or regulatory compliance metrics.
- Resolve complex issues with creativity, sound judgment, and strategic foresight, balancing innovation with compliance
- 7+ years of experience in project management, business operations, strategic initiatives, or a similar function; prior experience in a Chief of Staff, Strategy, or Transformation role preferred.
- Strong understanding of business process design, strategic planning, and cross-functional project execution.
- Experience with business performance measurement and executive reporting.
- Ability to lead through influence, with a strong executive presence and communication skills.
- Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional initiatives with minimal oversight.
- Ability to operate in ambiguity, prioritize ruthlessly, and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
- Familiarity with marketing strategy and/or working alongside Marketing teams is a plus.
- Experience working within or alongside Tech, HR, Finance, and Ops functions.
- Background in transportation, financial services, factoring, or B2B services is a plus but not required.
- Competitive Compensation
- Annual Bonus Incentives
- PTO
- Health, Dental, and Life Benefits
- 401K Matching
- Abundant professional development opportunities at a growing and thriving Fintech company!
At eCapital, we're not just a funding provider—we're a strategic partner built for what's next. Our culture is defined by innovation, scalability, and personalized service. We value:
- Agility: We adapt quickly to changing market conditions and customer needs.
- Relationships: We put our clients' needs at the center of everything we do, and we believe the best results come from diverse teams working together.
- Accountability: We hold ourselves to the highest standards in all aspects of our work.
- Innovation: We constantly push boundaries to create better solutions for our clients.
eCapital values diverse experiences and backgrounds. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Top Skills
Agile
Lean
Six Sigma
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