Program Manager
Core
Lead large-scale transformation programs and strategic payment initiatives across regions to achieve business benefits and operational success.
Role type
Senior Program Manager (Transformation & Payments)
Builds
Large-scale transformation programs, strategic payment initiatives, and financial market infrastructure projects
Domain
Financial services, payments, banking, and financial market infrastructure
Required skills
Program governance, portfolio management, budget management, risk management, Agile/Waterfall/hybrid methodologies, stakeholder management, team mentoring, regulatory collaboration
Preferred skills
International program management, multi-million-dollar budget management, banking/payments domain expertise, Central Bank/Financial Institution experience
Technologies
ISO 20022, financial messaging standards, payment networks
Responsibilities
Lead and manage large-scale transformation programs and strategic initiatives across multiple regions; Establish and maintain program governance, delivery frameworks, and PMO best practices; Oversee project portfolios to align initiatives with organizational objectives; Manage project scope, budget, resource allocation, timelines, dependencies, and risks; Drive successful program delivery using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies; Develop, implement, and continuously improve project management standards, methodologies, and frameworks; Establish governance structures, reporting mechanisms, KPIs, and performance management processes; Mentor and develop Project Managers, Program Managers, Business Analysts, and PMO teams; Collaborate with industry working groups, regulators, and stakeholders to define and implement strategic payment initiatives, including ISO 20022 migration and financial market infrastructure projects
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
