Cards Consulting Program Lead

Auxo Talent; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxo Talent is seeking a Cards Consulting Program Lead to drive a large-scale transformation for a leading financial services organization in Saudi Arabia. You will lead end-to-end delivery across multiple streams, shape cards strategy for consumer, corporate and SME segments, and ensure successful product launches and digital enablement.

The role requires 12+ years in cards/payments or financial services transformation, strong C-level stakeholder management, and fluency in Arabic and English.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in consulting, cards/payments or financial services transformation.
• Experience leading complex, multi-workstream programs.
• Deep cards expertise across consumer, corporate and SME segments, CVM & portfolio management.
• Experience with product launches, digital banking, analytics and performance optimization.
• Strong C-level stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• Knowledge of SAMA regulations and Saudi payments landscape.
• Arabic and English proficiency is mandatory.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of a complex cards transformation program across multiple workstreams.
• Drive cards strategy across consumer, corporate and SME segments, including CVM and portfolio management.
• Oversee product launches, CVP enhancements, loyalty, digital enablement and customer journey improvements.
• Establish program governance, manage risks, dependencies, issues and executive reporting.
• Develop business cases, analytics, market assessments and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional teams across business, technology, operations, risk, compliance and analytics.
• Manage testing, readiness, go-live, stabilization and benefit realization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and drive measurable commercial, customer and operational outcomes.

Skills

Program leadership

Stakeholder management

Cards/payments domain

Analytics & optimization

Digital banking

Bilingual: Arabic & English

Education

PMP

PRINCE2

Agile / Scrum

Job description

We are looking for a Cards Consulting Program Lead to lead a large scale cards transformation program for a leading financial services and payments organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end to end delivery of a complex cards transformation program across multiple workstreams.
• Drive cards strategy across consumer, corporate and SME segments, including CVM, portfolio optimization, spend growth, activation and profitability.
• Oversee product launches, CVP enhancements, loyalty and rewards, digital enablement and customer journey improvements.
• Establish program governance, manage risks, dependencies, issues and executive reporting.
• Develop business cases, analytics, market assessments and actionable recommendations for senior leadership.
• Lead cross functional teams across business, technology, operations, risk, compliance and analytics.
• Manage testing, readiness, go live, stabilization and benefit realization.
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders and drive measurable commercial, customer and operational outcomes.

Mandatory Requirements

• 12+ years of relevant experience in consulting, cards/payments or financial services transformation.
• Strong experience leading complex, multi workstream transformation or consulting programs.
• Strong cards expertise covering consumer, corporate and SME cards, CVM and portfolio management.
• Experience with product launches, digital banking, analytics and performance optimization.
• Strong C level stakeholder management and consulting skills.
• Knowledge of SAMA regulations and the Saudi payments landscape.
• Arabic and English proficiency is mandatory.
• PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, Scrum or equivalent certification is preferred.