Cards Systems Project Manager

PayTech Nexus Ltd; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm specializing in cards seeks a Cards Systems Project Manager in Dubai. The successful candidate will oversee digital onboarding projects, ensuring compliance while interacting with stakeholders. With extensive experience in cards technology and project management, you will design project timelines and coordinate teams for successful implementation.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years experience in Cards Technology required.
• 7 years+ experience in project management in banking/payments domain.
• Knowledge of UAE local regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage digital onboarding projects for cards acquisition.
• Act as a liaison between technical teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with SDLC processes and regular updates to management.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in project management or related field

Tools

JIRA

MS Project

Job description

About the job Cards Systems Project Manager

Role- Cards Systems Project Manager

Location- Dubai

Term- 12 months

Division- Cards

Reports to- Head of Cards Technology

Relevant experience- 8-10 years experience in Cards Technology

Mandatory requirements-English (Arabic is a plus), TechnicalCards System & Technology ProjectManagement, Preferred: Knowledge ofUAE local regulations and ConsumerProtection Regulations, particularly inrelation to digital onboarding processes

Tasks

Core Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Design, deliver, and execute projects related to a digital onboarding system for new cards acquisition.
• Act as project manager for strategic projects, interfacing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with relevant SDLC processes including requirement gathering, developing functionalspecifications, process flow mapping, testing, and implementation.
• Resolve bottlenecks by involving relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide periodic updates to client management.
• Act as a bridge between technical team and Product/Business teams to ensure smooth implementation.
• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, and milestones for implementation projects.
• Coordinate activities across technical teams, ensuring smooth execution.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and proactively address issues.

KPIs

• Budget adherence
• Quality of deliverables

Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., project management, engineering, technology)
• 7 years+ of experience in project management, with a focus on end-to end project management of complexdigital technology projects within the banking / payments domain
• Strong experience with Card Management Systems (CMS) and Straight Through Processing (STP)
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintainrelationships with stakeholders
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and manage project risks
• Experience managing schedules, and resources, with a focus on delivering projects on time to the requiredquality standards.
• Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., JIRA, MS Project).
• Strong understanding of the SLDC and operational elements of IT/Release management within a Bankingdomain
• Understand of IT infrastructure and systems integration.
• Understanding of all systems in a Payments architecture Card Management System (CMS), PaymentGateway, Core Banking Fraud Detection, Authorization, Clearing and Settlement and NetworkInfrastructure.
• Experience in coordinating with third-party vendors and IT teams.
• Preferred: Knowledge of UAE local regulations and Consumer Protection Regulations, particularly in relation
  to digital onboarding processes

Mandatory Skills**

• Proficiency in English (Arabic is a plus),
• Domain experience in cards technology (especially straight through processing and virtual cards technology)