Vice President of Project Management
Company Description
Kovra Pay Inc. is building an infrastructure layer within the payments ecosystem, focused on improving trust, control, and reliability in how money moves. The company is dedicated to helping consumers and institutions operate with greater confidence as payments become faster, more digital, and increasingly automated. Kovra Pay is currently operating in stealth mode, collaborating closely with a select group of early partners to refine and validate its platform. Team members have the opportunity to shape foundational products and systems that can influence the future of payment flows and financial operations. Role Description The Vice President of Project Management is a full-time, remote role responsible for leading cross-functional project and program initiatives that support Kovra Pay’s product and infrastructure roadmap. This position oversees the end-to-end lifecycle of complex projects, including scoping, scheduling, resource allocation, risk management, and stakeholder communication across engineering, product, compliance, and operations. The VP will establish and refine project management standards, drive alignment on priorities, and ensure delivery against strategic objectives, budgets, and timelines. Day-to-day, this leader will review project performance data, remove execution bottlenecks, facilitate decision-making forums, and coach project and program managers. The role also involves collaborating with executive leadership on portfolio planning, translating business goals into actionable project plans, and continuously improving processes for operating in a fast-paced, early-stage environment.
Qualifications
Strong project management capabilities, including Project Management and Project Planning skills to lead complex, multi-phase initiatives from inception through delivery. Demonstrated program management experience, with Program Management skills to coordinate multiple related projects and manage dependencies across teams. Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret project metrics, assess risks, and support data-driven decision-making and prioritization. Budgeting expertise to develop, manage, and optimize project and program budgets aligned with organizational goals. Proven leadership experience overseeing project or program management teams in technology, fintech, or payments-related environments. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to translate complex information for diverse audiences and build cross-functional alignment. Track record of establishing or scaling project management frameworks, tools, and best practices in a high-growth or startup setting. Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, finance, or a related field; advanced degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP) are beneficial.