Special Project Manager

About the role

In this role, you will lead projects aimed at entering regulated markets, ensuring compliance with local standards and overseeing technical implementations. You will collaborate with regulatory bodies and internal teams to align project goals and deliver necessary modifications for certification.

Success in this position involves effective cross-functional coordination, monitoring regulatory updates, and managing testing processes. You will act as the main contact for audits and technical inquiries, ensuring that all aspects of the platform remain compliant with evolving regulations.

Skills that matter here

• project management: This role requires a strong grasp of project management methodologies to lead compliance-related projects.
• Jira: You will use Jira for task tracking and project management throughout the compliance processes.
• MS Project: MS Project will be utilized for planning and scheduling project timelines.
• Confluence: Confluence will aid in documentation and collaboration across teams.
• APIs: A good understanding of APIs is necessary to ensure technical compliance and integration.
• manual testing: You will perform manual testing using tools like Postman to validate integrations and troubleshoot issues.

Who this role suits

• Candidates with a degree in IT or a related field will thrive.
• Individuals who have 1-3 years of project management experience, particularly in compliance or certification projects, are ideal.
• Fluency in Armenian, English, and Russian is essential for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Those who enjoy coordinating across teams and have a proactive approach to process improvement will excel.

From the employer

Responsibilities

• Regulated Market Entry:
• Plan and lead projects for entering regulated markets, ensuring all technical requirements are identified, documented, and implemented effectively.
• Collaborate with regulatory bodies, and consultants to understand market-specific standards and oversee the technical implementation of compliance measures.
• Coordinate across teams to ensure timely delivery of platform and products modifications and integrations required for certification.

• Technical Compliance Management:
• Monitor updates to regulations in existing markets, ensuring all technical aspects of the platform remain compliant.
• Act as the point of contact for audits, renewals, and any technical inquiries from regulatory authorities.

• Cross-Functional Coordination:
• Liaise with internal departments, including development, QA, legal, and compliance, to align project goals and ensure a unified approach.
• Foster strong communication with stakeholders to keep projects on track and within scope.

• Testing and Certification:
• Manage comprehensive testing processes, including internal QA and external certification with regulatory bodies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues identified during testing to meet regulatory deadlines.

• Process Improvement:
• Proactively identify and implement improvements in workflows to enhance the efficiency of compliance-related projects.
• Utilize project management tools and techniques to streamline task tracking and reporting.

• General Responsibilities:
• Carry out other duties assigned by the immediate supervisor, which are in line with the job description and do not contradict the labor code.

Requirements

• Experience in managing compliance or certification projects, with a track record of delivering results.
• Good understanding of APIs, database systems, and regulatory reporting frameworks.
• Ability to perform manual testing using tools such as Postman and other relevant tools to validate integrations and troubleshoot issues.
• Deep knowledge of project management methodologies.
• Experience working closely with C-level executives and leadership teams.
• Fluency in Armenian, English and Russian, both written and verbal.