Program Manager - Payments & Cards (Banking Domain)

GSSTech Group

Employer Active

Posted 1 hrs ago

Experience

10 - 12 Years

Job Location

Dubai - United Arab Emirates

Education

Any Graduation

Nationality

Any Nationality

Gender

Not Mentioned

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of payments and cards-related programmes across issuing, acquiring, tokenisation, wallets, and integrations
  • Define programme roadmap, execution strategy, and delivery plans aligned with business objectives
  • Manage multiple projects/workstreams simultaneously, ensuring delivery within scope, timeline, and budget
  • Drive stakeholder alignment across business, IT, operations, channels, and third-party vendors
  • Establish strong governance, reporting structures, and risk management frameworks
  • Track programme progress, identify risks/dependencies, and proactively resolve issues
  • Ensure compliance with banking regulations, security standards, and internal policies
  • Support agile delivery methodologies and ensure coordination across cross-functional teams
  • Drive clear and structured communication with senior leadership and stakeholders

What Success Looks Like

  • Programmes delivered on time, within budget, and with zero major escalations
  • Strong alignment between business and technology teams
  • Clear visibility and control over risks, dependencies, and delivery milestones
  • Measurable impact on payment platform performance, scalability, or customer experience

Desired Candidate Profile

Required Skills & Experience

  • 10+ years of experience in programme/project management within banking or financial services
  • Strong hands-on experience in cards and payments domain (issuing, acquiring, tokenisation, wallets)
  • Proven track record of delivering large-scale, complex banking/payment programmes
  • Experience working with payment platforms, switches, and integrations (e.g., Visa, Mastercard, APIs)
  • Strong stakeholder management and vendor coordination experience
  • Solid understanding of SDLC, Agile, and hybrid delivery models
  • Experience in risk management, governance, and regulatory compliance within banking
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience working with leading banks or financial institutions in the UAE or GCC
  • PMP, Prince2, or Agile certifications
  • Exposure to digital payments, fintech integrations, or modern payment ecosystems

Company Industry

Department / Functional Area

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GSSTech Group

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