Senior Transformation and Project Manager

Solaris is Europe's leading embedded finance platform. Solaris’ full German banking license and proprietary modular B2B tech stack empowers its partners – from SMEs to large, multinational, non-financial companies – to offer compliant, customer-centric banking services, providing seamless experiences to customers across all industries. Founded in 2016, Solaris pioneered the Banking-as-a-Service market with an unparalleled combination of tech and banking. Solaris is headquartered in Berlin and employs 300 people in Europe.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transformation and Project Manager to work directly with the Chief of Staff and be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of high-profile projects within our financial services portfolio. You will bridge the gap between business and technology, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in strict compliance with German and European financial regulations. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage executive stakeholders, and drive transformation across the organization.

Your Role

• Lead and manage large-scale, complex projects from initiation to closure, encompassing digital transformation, regulatory compliance, or operational efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for C-level executives, department heads, and external vendors. Facilitate steering committee meetings and provide transparent reporting on project status, risks, and KPIs.
• Ensure all project deliverables comply with relevant financial industry regulations and standards (e.g., BaFin requirements, MaRisk, DORA, GDPR, ECB guidelines).
• Allocate resources effectively across multiple workstreams. Forecast, track, and manage project budgets, ensuring maximum ROI.
• Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues. Develop robust contingency plans to ensure seamless project execution.
• Champion best practices in project management. Apply the appropriate methodologies tailored to the specific needs of the project.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and leadership to junior project managers, business analysts, and project team members.

We'd love to see 

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities and scope of role will range. We don’t care much about fancy titles, but rather about real personal and professional development, as laid out in our learning framework. Let’s figure together out how you can contribute to our team.

• Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 7-10 years of project management experience, with at least 5 years specifically within the financial services sector (banking, asset management, insurance, or fintech).
• Ability to distill complex, technical, or regulatory information into clear, actionable insights for C-level executives and steering committees.
• Exceptional presentation skills with the confidence to deliver difficult news or status updates transparently and constructively.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and drive accountability in cross-functional teams without formal disciplinary authority; A collaborative leadership style that fosters a culture of psychological safety, continuous improvement, and open feedback.
• Emotional intelligence (EQ) and the ability to remain calm, focused, and objective in high-stakes, high-stress situations.
• Proven ability to navigate complex matrix organizations and align stakeholders with competing priorities (e.g., balancing the demands of IT, Business, and Compliance/Legal); Strong negotiation skills to secure necessary resources, manage scope creep, and reach consensus without compromising project integrity or regulatory standards.
• Comfortable operating in an environment of ambiguity, particularly when navigating shifting market conditions or sudden regulatory changes.
• Active certification in standard project management frameworks (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, IPMA Level B/C) and Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe).
• Business fluent in both German and English language skills.
• Comfortable working with AI tools, thinking critically about AI outputs, and contributing to a culture of responsible AI use. We expect you to demonstrate comfort with AI-assisted workflows and a willingness to continuously develop their AI capabilities as the technology evolves.

Benefits 

• Home office budget.
• Learning & development budget of €1000 per year and a transparent growth framework to support your career goals.
• Competitive salary and a variable remuneration program.
• Monthly meal allowance.
• Deutschland ticket subsidy.
• 28 vacation days, increasing by 2 days after 2 years and 3 days after 3 years with Solaris.
• Opportunity to work abroad for up to 12 weeks per year.

While job ads usually paint an ideal picture of a candidate, studies show that most applicants meet an average of 60% of the criteria. Unfortunately, many promising candidates tend to apply only if they meet all the criteria. So if you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single item in the job description, please contact us anyway. We'd love to talk with you and find out if you might be a good fit for us.

At Solaris, we are committed to nurturing an inclusive environment, where all Solarians feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a diverse workforce that reflects the diversity of our communities. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of color, ethnicity, religion, sex, origin, disability, marital status, citizenship, or gender identity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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