Program Manager – Payments (Director, ED level)

TENTEN PARTNERS PTE. LTD; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking experienced Program Managers to lead critical payment modernization initiatives for a global bank in Singapore. Candidates must have a strong background in large-scale banking technology with a focus on payments. This high-impact role offers competitive compensation and flexible working arrangements, suitable for those passionate about transformational banking technology.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package

High-impact leadership role

Collaborative culture

Hybrid working arrangements

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience delivering large-scale banking technology programs.
• 5+ years in wholesale/corporate payments.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-country initiatives over $10M budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of multi-stream, multi-country payment programs.
• Present program updates, risk reports to executive committees.
• Ensure all programs are audit-ready and compliant with global standards.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Engagement

Payments Technology

Risk Management

Agile Methodologies

Communication

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SWIFT

ISO 20022

ACH

RTP

DevOps

Job description

We are partnering with a global bank and they are looking for multiple experienced Program Managers to lead strategic their payments modernisation initiatives within the Wholesale and Corporate Banking space. You will oversee mission-critical technology programs, ensuring alignment with regulatory standards, operational resilience, and future-ready payments architecture.

🔧 What You'll Do

Program Leadership & Delivery

• Lead planning and execution of multi-stream, multi-country payment programs.
• Manage full program lifecycle: scoping, design, build, testing, deployment, and post-go-live stabilisation.
• Establish strong governance, delivery KPIs, and control frameworks.
• Drive collaboration across internal teams, technology vendors, and third-party partners.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with leadership across Transaction Banking, Operations, and Compliance to ensure delivery supports strategic business objectives.
• Present program updates, risk reports, and investment summaries to executive committees.
• Influence cross-functional decision-making to resolve issues and optimize outcomes.

Payments Technology Expertise

• Oversee modernisation of wholesale payment systems (SWIFT, RTGS, ACH, CHIPS, ISO 20022).
• Drive initiatives in real-time payments (RTP), API integration, and payment orchestration.
• Lead system integration with core banking, liquidity management, fraud systems, and reconciliation platforms.

Risk, Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all programs are audit-ready and compliant with MAS, HKMA, PSD2, ISO 20022, and other global standards.
• Identify and mitigate risks across delivery, operations, and technology domains.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and engineering excellence.

✅ What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 10–15 years of experience delivering large-scale banking technology programs, with 5+ years in wholesale/corporate payments.
• Proven track record managing complex, multi-country initiatives (>$10M budget).
• Deep knowledge of payment schemes (SWIFT, ISO 20022, ACH, RTP, CHIPS, etc.) and transaction flows.
• Strong command of Agile / Hybrid methodologies, DevOps practices, and modern software delivery models.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Experience working with global or regional banks, payment networks, or fintechs highly preferred.

💡 Desirable Skills

• Certifications: PMP, PgMP, SAFe, Agile, ITIL.
• Experience in ISO 20022 migration, SWIFT gpi, cross-border payment innovations, and instant payment systems.
• Familiarity with cloud-native architecture, microservices, and API-led integration.

💰 What's on Offer

• Competitive compensation package – salary commensurate with experience
• High-impact leadership role in a global transformation program
• Regional or global exposure across payments modernisation
• Collaborative and innovation-driven culture
• Hybrid / flexible working arrangements depending on location

📩 Apply now and send your cv to [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Statement

TENTEN Partners is an equal opportunity firm and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable laws.