Payments Project Manager

About the role

Our client, a leading organization in the financial technology sector, is seeking a Payments Project Manager to join their team. As a Payments Project Manager, you will be part of the Strategic Payments Innovation Department supporting cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and a proactive mindset, which will align successfully in the organization. Location: Charlotte, NC (On-site).

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a strategic payments technology initiative focused on integrating next-generation payments platforms with SWIFT's ledger technology.
• Coordinate project planning, execution, governance, and risk management to ensure timely and successful project delivery.
• Partner closely with engineering, architecture, product, and business teams to develop and implement innovative payment solutions.
• Facilitate technical discussions, ensuring alignment between business objectives and engineering efforts.
• Manage functional and technical requirements, track project milestones, dependencies, risks, and deliverables, and communicate progress to stakeholders.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience managing enterprise technology projects, particularly in the payments domain.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies.
• Experience managing application development projects with engineering teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple workstreams and drive projects independently.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on innovative projects at the forefront of payment technology.
• Collaborate with talented professionals in a dynamic environment.
• Engage in professional growth and development within a forward-thinking organization.
• Contribute to impactful initiatives shaping the future of digital payments.
• Be part of a diverse and inclusive team committed to excellence.

Upon completion of waiting period, consultants are eligible for:

• Medical and prescription drug plans
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health savings account
• Health flexible spending account
• Dependent care flexible spending account
• Supplemental life insurance
• Short term and long term disability insurance
• Business travel insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Weekly pay