Technical Project Manager

About Thunes

Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes’ proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 130 countries and more than 80 currencies.

Thunes’ network connects directly to over 7 billion mobile wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 320 different payment methods, such as GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, AliPay, WeChat Pay and many more.

Thunes’ Direct Global Network differentiates itself through its worldwide reach, in-house SmartX Treasury System and Fortress Compliance Platform, ensuring Members of the network receive unrivaled speed, control, visibility, protection and cost efficiencies when making real-time payments, globally.

Members of Thunes’ Direct Global Network include gig economy giants like Uber and Deliveroo, super-apps like Grab and WeChat, MTOs, fintechs, PSPs and banks.

Headquartered in Singapore, Thunes has offices in 14 locations, including Abidjan, Barcelona, Beijing, Dubai, Hong Kong, Johannesburg, London, Manila, Nairobi, Paris, Riyadh, San Francisco and Shanghai.

For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/

About Member Implementation team

As part of the Member Implementation team, this role will bring you great opportunities to work on various projects, collaborating with a diverse range of partners and teams.

The Member Implementation team is responsible for supporting the integration of partners within the Thunes Cross-Border Payment platform. Processing millions of transactions per month and interconnecting hundreds of partners from all around the world, Thunes is continuously growing its coverage and footprint in the industry. A career with Thunes provides invaluable experience in an exciting and rapidly expanding market and an opportunity to be part of a truly global company with various offices worldwide and a workforce that includes dozens of different nationalities.

🚀 Technical Project Manager

Are you ready to drive complex global integrations in the Fintech and Payments space?

We are seeking a highly skilled Technical Project Manager (Integration Consultant) to work with  some of the biggest and most important players in the Fintech, Payments, and E-commerce industries on the implementation of our global network. You will be the hands-on technical expert, translating complex business needs into precise implementation design.

High-Impact Client & Stakeholder Management

This role requires a balanced approach to technical execution and professional client communication:

• Strategic Client Engagement: Serve as the technical interface for key client stakeholders, including external Software Engineers and internal teams.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with proven ability to navigate client conversations, manage expectations, and maintain quality throughout the integration and troubleshooting process.
• Fluency in English is a must. French, other local European and/or African languages are a strong plus.

Key Technical Responsibilities

You will be the expert on how our clients connect to our global payout system, leading the technical solution from concept to launch:

• Integration Ownership: Drive the technical integration lifecycle, from scope analysis and solution design through rigorous UAT and post-launch optimization, helping clients utilize our global network capabilities.
• Technical Troubleshooting: Troubleshoot and resolve complex integration challenges involving data mapping, latency, and system compatibility within a high-volume network.
• Technical Deliverables: Interface between the client’s engineering team and internal developers, translating requirements into detailed technical specifications (e.g., sequence diagrams, data flow maps).
• System Analysis: Use internal logging/monitoring tools (e.g., OpenSearch, LogicMonitor, or other industry standards) to analyze system performance, identify integration bottlenecks, and propose data-driven improvements.
• The role may require the flexibility to adapt to other time zones and to travel abroad occasionally.

Required Technical Qualifications

We require proven, hands-on expertise to manage the complexity and scale of our clients' integrations:

• Experience: 3+ years hands-on experience in a Technical Consultant, Solutions Architect, or Integration Engineer role managing client projects. Prior experience with Fintech/E-commerce/Payments is essential.
• API Proficiency: Strong proficiency with RESTful APIs, Webhooks, and JSON/XML data structures. Must be able to read, write, and test payloads using tools like Postman or Insomnia.
• Technical Literacy: Proven ability to read and interpret code/scripts to understand integration logic (no development required, but comprehension is essential).
• Education: Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent practical technical experience.

Package and Benefits

• Great compensation package, including performance & company bonus
• Private Health insurance for you and your family
• Life insurance
• Mobile allowance 
• Employee wellbeing & support program
• Work-life balance (flexibility and hybrid working policy)
• Great offices (Silicon Oasis)
• Our team is global, you will work with 40+ different nationalities spread across 5 continents