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Program Manager- Cards and Payment

D4 Insight
Dubai, UAE
fulltime
Mid-Senior
1 months ago
Project Portfolio ManagementStrategic PlanningStakeholder ManagementRisk ManagementBudgeting & Financial ControlLeadership
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Role Overview

We are seeking experienced

Program Manager – Cards & Payments

to lead and deliver strategic initiatives across the

payments domain

.

The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in

card-based payment systems

, along with proven experience in managing large-scale programs within banking or financial services.

This role requires end-to-end ownership of program delivery, ensuring alignment across business, technology, and vendor teams while maintaining governance, timelines, and quality standards.

Program Delivery & Governance

  • Lead end-to-end program delivery for cards and payments initiatives.
  • Define and manage program plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
  • Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, reporting standards, and SLAs.

Payments & Cards Domain

  • Drive initiatives across card issuing, acquiring, tokenization, digital wallets, and payment integrations.
  • Ensure smooth implementation and enhancement of payment platforms and banking systems.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business and regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Act as the central point of coordination between business, IT, vendors, and channel teams.
  • Facilitate communication and ensure seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.
  • Manage vendor deliverables and ensure timely execution of project milestones.

Agile Delivery & Execution

  • Support Agile delivery models, ensuring flexibility and continuous improvement.
  • Manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
  • Monitor program progress and provide regular updates to leadership.

Core Expertise

  • Strong experience in Cards & Payments domain (mandatory)
  • Proven track record in program/project management within banking or fintech
  • Experience in payment systems, integrations, and digital channels

Functional Knowledge

  • Deep understanding of card issuing, acquiring, tokenization, and wallets
  • Familiarity with payment gateways and integration frameworks

Management & Delivery Skills

  • Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
  • Expertise in risk management, governance, and delivery tracking
  • Experience working in Agile environments

Soft Skills

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex programs
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
  • Collaborative mindset with high ownership and accountability
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