Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects in the Cards domain (Credit, Debit, Prepaid, Payments, Loyalty, etc.).

• Drive end-to-end project lifecycle – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.

• Collaborate with business, operations, technology, and vendor teams to ensure smooth execution.

• Ensure compliance with European banking regulations, risk management, and security standards.

• Manage project budgets, timelines, resources, and risk mitigation plans.

• Coordinate with card networks (Visa, MasterCard, Amex, etc.) for certification and compliance activities.

• Facilitate workshops with stakeholders to gather requirements and define scope.

• Prepare and present project plans, dashboards, status reports, and executive updates.

• Manage dependencies across core banking, digital channels, fraud management, and payment gateways.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and compliant solutions aligned with business goals.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 8–12 years of overall experience, with at least 5+ years in project management within the banking/cards domain.

• Strong knowledge of cards lifecycle (issuance, authorization, settlement, reconciliation, chargebacks, disputes).

• Proven experience in Payments and Card Management Systems (CMS).

• Familiarity with EMV, PCI DSS, ISO 8583 messaging, tokenization, and contactless payments.

• Strong expertise in project management methodologies – Agile, Waterfall, or Hybrid.

• Experience with project management tools (MS Project, JIRA, Confluence, etc.).

• Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills.

• PMP / PRINCE2 / CSM certification preferred.