Payments Project Manager

Skills

• Strong Payments domain expertise (cards, ACH/RTGS, SWIFT, real-time payments, clearing & settlement)
• Proven project management skills with Agile and Waterfall methodologies
• Solid understanding of payment architectures, APIs, and core banking integration
• Excellent stakeholder communication and leadership abilities
• Strong risk management, problem-solving, and delivery focus

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of banking payments technology projects (cards, real-time payments, clearing & settlement)
• Define project scope, timelines, milestones, and budgets; ensure on-time and on-budget delivery
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (Business, IT, QA, Operations, Compliance, Vendors)
• Manage payment system integrations with core banking platforms, channels, and external networks
• Oversee Agile/Waterfall/Hybrid delivery, including sprint planning, tracking, and change control
• Identify, track, and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies; escalate as needed
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and security standards (e.g., AML/KYC, PCI-DSS, ISO 20022)
• Drive testing, UAT, and go-live readiness; ensure quality and stability
• Provide clear status reporting to senior stakeholders and manage expectations

Qualifications

Bachelor of Computer Science

Benefits

• Discretionary Annual Incentive
• Comprehensive Medical Coverage: Medical & Health, Dental & Vision, Disability Planning & Insurance, Pet Insurance Plans
• Family Support: Maternal & Parental Leaves
• Insurance Options: Auto & Home Insurance, Identity Theft Protection
• Convenience & Professional Growth: Commuter Benefits & Certification & Training Reimbursement
• Time Off: Vacation, Time Off, Sick Leave & Holidays
• Legal & Financial Assistance: Legal Assistance, 401K Plan, Performance Bonus, College Fund, Student Loan Refinancing

Pay

$130,000 - $140,000 a year