Project Manager, R&D Team

We are looking for a project management professional to manage CoinsPaid's portfolio of R&D projects and initiatives, including internal innovation and AI-driven initiatives. The ideal candidate should have proven management experience in the fintech industry, preferably cryptocurrency experience, and be comfortable operating in a research-and-development environment with evolving scope and technical uncertainty.

Responsibilities:

• Development and implementation of full life cycle R&D projects and initiatives

• Planning and control of project timelines, budget, risk management, and stakeholder interactions (including expectation management, feedback gathering)

• Engaging with cross-functional teams to gather, clarify, and document requirements for R&D and AI initiatives

• Organizing and standardizing processes for AI-related projects (workflows, frameworks, best practices, tooling)

• Coordinating with legal/compliance stakeholders to ensure R&D and AI initiatives account for relevant regulatory requirements

• Development and approval of project documentation (plans, technical documentation, etc.)

• Project team management, coordination and interaction with multiple stakeholders

• Detail-oriented task management, quality and deadline control, acceptance of results

• Preparation of presentation and reporting materials, providing detailed performance analysis and development recommendations

Requirements:

• 5 to 8 years of experience managing technology projects, ideally including R&D or innovation-driven initiatives

• Knowledge and experience in the fintech and cryptocurrency industry

• Experience gathering requirements from technical and non-technical stakeholders in fast-evolving environments (e.g., AI/ML initiatives)

• Familiarity with regulatory considerations relevant to fintech/crypto and AI projects (e.g., data protection, compliance frameworks)

• Strong communication and organisational skills, managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

• Strong process orientation and a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies, and best practice

• Operational, analytical mindset and ability for continuous improvement

• Fluent English (speaking, writing)

Nice to have:

• PMI certifications (preferred)

• Exposure to AI governance or AI-related regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU AI Act)