Strategic Projects Manager

Strategic Projects Manager

About Satispay

Satispay was born to revolutionise everyday payments – making them simple, fair, and accessible to everyone. Now, the focus has moved even further, aiming to shape the future of money.

We're a movement empowering millions of people, driven by a shared purpose to tackle big challenges. And we’re just getting started. We move quickly, think boldly, and trust each other to challenge the norm, learning and growing as we go.

If you’re looking for more than just your next job – if you want to build something impactful with a talented team – you’re in the right place.

What you’ll be doing

As a Strategic Projects Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving Satispay's strategic initiatives and new product launches, contributing to strengthening our market position and driving revenue growth. Working from our Milan HQ as part of the CEO Office team, you'll be the engine of our change and growth across the entire Satispay Group. Here’s what your day-to-day will look like:

• Lead Strategic Initiatives - Spearheading large-scale programs, critical product launches, and complex transformational initiatives, navigating ambiguity and driving clarity.

• Drive Collaborative Planning - Partnering with diverse departmental stakeholders (Finance, Tech & Product, Legal & Regulatory, Marketing, Business Development, etc.) to meticulously craft robust project plans and critical paths.

• Ensure Project Excellence - Proactively identifying, monitoring, and mitigating changes in project scope, issues, and risks to ensure successful delivery and outcomes.

• Oversee Project Portfolios - Providing strategic direction and comprehensive oversight for a diverse portfolio of projects, each with unique timelines and complexities.

• Solve Complex Business Challenges - Tackling intricate business problems by developing innovative, data-backed solutions with a consistent user-first approach.

• Influence & Partner with Leadership - Cultivating strong relationships and effectively influencing C-level stakeholders, ensuring alignment on strategic objectives and project execution.

• Champion Best Practices - Developing and implementing new methodologies, best practices, and frameworks that enhance efficiency and foster a culture of continuous improvement across the company.

• Strategic Thought Partner - Serving as a trusted advisor to leadership on specific strategic domains, including consumer, merchant, employer, and business operations.

• Foster a Culture of Innovation - Promoting cross-departmental collaboration and innovation, ensuring all projects are seamlessly aligned with Satispay's overarching strategic goals.

Expect challenges, collaboration, and the freedom to bring your ideas to life. Things change quickly here, so be ready to adapt, take initiative, and shape your role as we grow.

Who we’re looking for

We need a problem-solver who loves teamwork and gets things done. If you're curious and ready for real ownership, you'll fit in! Does this sound like you?

• Professional Background – A Bachelor's or Master's Degree (e.g., Engineering, Business) combined with at least 2-4 years of experience in top-tier strategy consulting or a fast-growing scale-up. FinTech experience is a strong plus.

• Leadership & Collaboration – Exceptional management and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and build consensus across diverse project teams and departments.

• Analytical & Strategic Mindset – Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid grasp of business economics to develop data-driven, winning strategies.

• C-Level Communication – Superior communication and presentation skills in both Italian and English, with the ability to convey complex ideas persuasively to any audience, including senior executives.

• Organizational Excellence – Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize complex tasks, meet tight deadlines, and manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously.

• Proactive Ownership – A proactive and autonomous mindset, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and take full ownership of challenges in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Don't worry if you don't tick every box. We believe in the power of different viewpoints and strengths. Your unique perspective is important as we build something special. If you're passionate and can make a difference, we truly encourage you to apply.

Our benefits & perks

We believe high commitment, effort, and impact deserve to be highly rewarded and supported. That’s why we created Satispay CareAbout, our way of making sure you’re supported in your well-being, growth, and finances:

👨‍👩‍👧 CareAbout health & well-being

• Unlimited paid time off

• Psychological support & mental health webinars with Serenis

• Flexible working system

• Extended parental leave

• Childcare leave

📚 CareAbout growth & development

• Professional development programmes

• Internal mobility program

• Language classes with Preply

• Internal workshops & training

💰 CareAbout financial support

• Stock Option Plan (with additional grants often provided based on performance)

• International relocation support

• Competitive salary

• Flexible Benefit budget

• Meal vouchers

Equal-Opportunity Employer
At Satispay, we're proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and inclusion, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds. This opportunity is open to everyone, regardless - for instance - of race, colour, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and national origin. Join us in a workplace where everyone belongs!

Learn more about us
Curious if our way of working clicks with yours? Our values and pillars aren’t just fancy words on a page - they really shape everything we do. Explore them here.

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