WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Project Coordinator to support and manage customer projects and programs across the APAC region. This role is pivotal in ensuring smooth coordination between our in-country teams, development resources (where bespoke development is required), and our customers.

It is advantageous if the candidates have a functional understanding of payments systems and the payments landscape. Experience with managing Postilion payments projects is preferred.

Key Characteristics We Seek:

• Someone who can “keep things moving” – ensuring momentum and continuity across multiple projects.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple small-scale projects simultaneously, with minimal technical involvement.
• Flexibility to scale up involvement for larger, more detailed project management when needed.
• A collaborative mindset with a focus on productivity and revenue optimisation.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and oversee APAC customer projects and associated resource planning.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, ensuring clear and consistent communication.
• Facilitate regular project updates and reporting, both internally and externally.
• Maintain essential project administration, including monthly billing (via timesheets or reconciliations, depending on contractual terms).
• Schedule and lead meetings within APAC time zones.
• Support the setup and tracking of larger, more complex projects when required, including action logs and project plans.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
• Previous project coordination experience
• Understanding of payments environments
• Results-oriented individual
• Ability to manage and coordinate with many different teams and customers across multiple geographic locations, fostering teamwork
• Excellent timekeeping and self-management skills
• Understanding of project budgets and ability to effectively track and manage this budget
• Ability to positively influence others to achieve results
• Contribute to service delivery and organisational effectiveness
• Must be able to work under pressure and multitask.
• Well organised and attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills (English).

ABOUT US

Established in 2001, Stanchion Payments operates in South Africa, Australia, the UK, the United Arab Emirates and the USA.

Stanchion Payment Solutions is a global payments business that has significant experience with card payments, switching, issuing and acquiring, that is moving towards the development of a payment platform for the financial services and fintech market, integrating the changing needs of the dynamic payments market.