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Experience
10 - 15 Years
Job Location
Other - United Arab Emirates (UAE)
Education
Bachelors in Computer Application(Computers), Bachelor of Business Administration, Master of Technology/Engineering(Computers)
Nationality
Any Nationality
Gender
Any
Vacancy
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Roles & Responsibilities
- Lead the end to end implementation of a dedicated Cards Reconciliation Application and Dispute Management Module.
- Lead the full project lifecycle from initiation to closure, including planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closure.
- Define project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with key stakeholders.
- Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, budget management, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage project interdependencies, critical paths, and resource conflicts.
- Track project progress, identify deviations from plan, and implement corrective actions.
- Prepare and present regular project status reports to senior management and stakeholders.
- Leverage deep knowledge of cards and payments processing, including acquiring, issuing, authorization, clearing, and settlement processes.
- Possess a strong understanding of card network rules and regulations eg Visa, Mastercard, UnionPay pertaining to reconciliation and dispute resolution.
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of financial messaging schemas eg ISO 8583, ISO 20022.
- Understand the role and functionality of payment switches.
- Collaborate with business analysts, solution architects, and technical teams to translate business requirements into functional and technical specifications.
- Ensure the designed solution addresses all aspects of card reconciliation daily, weekly, monthly, exception handling, chargeback processing, and regulatory compliance.
- Act as the primary point of contact for all project-related communication with internal stakeholders and external vendors partners.
- Facilitate workshops and meetings to gather requirements, resolve issues, and gain consensus.
- Manage expectations, provide timely updates, and build strong relationships with all project participants.
- Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and issues.
- Implement robust quality assurance processes to ensure the delivered solution meets functional, non-functional, and performance requirements.
- Ensure strict adherence to compliance standards, internal policies, and regulatory guidelines eg PCI DSS, local financial regulations.
- Lead and motivate cross-functional project teams, fostering a collaborative and high performing environment.
- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to team members.
- Conduct performance reviews for project team members where applicable.
- Oversee vendor selection, contract negotiation, and ongoing performance management.
- Ensure vendor deliverables align with project scope, quality standards, and timelines.
Desired Candidate Profile
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
- Master's degree or relevant certifications eg PMP, Prince2, Agile certifications are highly preferred.
- Minimum of 8to10 years of progressive experience in project management, with at least 3 to 5 years in a Senior Project Manager role, specifically within the banking, financial services, or payments industry.
- Proven experience in implementing or significantly enhancing cards reconciliation systems and and or dispute management modules.
- Demonstrated track record of successfully delivering complex, enterprise level IT projects on time and within budget.
- Deep understanding of the entire card transaction lifecycle, including authorization, clearing, and settlement.
- Expertise in payment switch functionalities and their role in card processing.
- Comprehensive knowledge of card scheme rules and regulations Visa, Mastercard, etc. related to chargebacks, retrievals, and reconciliation.
- In depth understanding of financial message formats eg ISO 8583, ISO 20022.
- Familiarity with various reconciliation methodologies eg one to one, batch, algorithmic.
- Knowledge of database schemas, data warehousing concepts, and data integration patterns relevant to financial systems.
- Experience with reconciliation software solutions eg Fiserv, ACI Worldwide, in-house system is a strong plus.
- Proficiency in project management software eg Jira, Microsoft Project, Asana.
- Exceptional leadership, communication written and verbal, and interpersonal skills.
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities with a keen attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
- Excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
- Proactive, self motivated, and results oriented with a strong sense of ownership.
- Ability to influence and drive change across various organizational levels.
Employment Type
- Full Time
Company Industry
- Other
Department / Functional Area
- Site Engineering
- Projects
Keywords
- Project ManagerCards
- Cards Program Manager
- Payments Project Manager
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