Debit Program Manager Sr. Lead

FIS; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 126,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Inclusive culture

Professional growth

Community involvement

Job summary

FIS is seeking a Debit Program Manager Sr. Lead in Milwaukee to provide strategic leadership for large-scale programs in fintech and debit operations. You will guide end-to-end delivery, manage risk, budgets, and cross-functional teams to achieve client success and business goals.

The role requires executive communication, stakeholder management, and deep knowledge of payments processing. You will influence across technology, operations, and finance, driving continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise leading large, complex programs in financial services or fintech environments.
• Advanced knowledge of program management methodologies, governance models, and delivery frameworks.
• Strong experience managing budgets, timelines, scope, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple workstreams.
• Ability to analyze complex financial, operational, and performance data to drive strategic decisions.
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across all organizational levels.
• Deep understanding of debit processing, payments, banking operations, or related fintech domains.
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and lead high-visibility business transformation initiatives.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale programs from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery against strategic objectives.
• Establish and execute program plans, governance structures, and operational frameworks to achieve outcomes.
• Drive executive-level stakeholder engagement and maintain alignment across business, technology, operations, and client teams.
• Provide senior-level oversight of program execution, managing risks, dependencies, issues, and escalation paths.
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for decisions.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships throughout program execution and migrations.
• Ensure adherence to delivery commitments, budget controls, regulatory requirements, and standards.
• Champion best practices in program management, change management, and continuous improvement.
• Mentor teams and drive collaboration across cross-functional organizations.

Skills

Program management leadership

Budget & timeline management

Executive communication

Debit processing knowledge

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PMP

PgMP

Agile

Scrum

Job description

Type Of Hire

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired

Bachelor of Commerce/Business

Position Type

Full time

Job Description

At FIS, our technology and our people are moving forward. We advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. We believe in building inclusive, diverse teams. Together, we innovate to help our colleagues, clients and communities succeed. If you’re ready to grow your career and make an impact in fintech, we have one question~ Are you FIS?

About The Role

As a Debit Program Manager Sr. Lead, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight for large-scale, complex programs that drive business transformation and client success. You will manage the full program lifecycle, ensuring alignment to scope, timelines, budgets, and business objectives while mitigating risk and optimizing delivery outcomes. Success in this role depends on strong executive communication, trusted client partnerships, and the ability to influence cross-functional teams. Your expertise in financial technology and debit domain operations will help guide critical initiatives, migrations, and continuous improvement efforts.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead large-scale programs from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery against strategic objectives
• Establish and execute program plans, governance structures, and operational frameworks to achieve business outcomes
• Drive executive-level stakeholder engagement and maintain alignment across business, technology, operations, and client teams
• Provide senior-level oversight of program execution, managing risks, dependencies, issues, and escalation paths
• Develop and implement process improvements that increase efficiency, quality, scalability, and operational effectiveness
• Analyze complex financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that support business decisions
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships throughout program execution, migration activities, and post-implementation support
• Ensure adherence to delivery commitments, budget controls, regulatory requirements, and organizational standards
• Champion best practices in program management, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Mentor teams and drive collaboration, innovation, and accountability across cross-functional organizations

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise leading large, complex programs in financial services or financial technology environments
• Advanced knowledge of program management methodologies, governance models, and delivery frameworks
• Strong experience managing budgets, timelines, scope, risk, and stakeholder expectations across multiple workstreams
• Ability to analyze complex financial, operational, and performance data to drive strategic decisions
• Strong executive communication, negotiation, and influencing skills across all organizational levels
• Deep understanding of debit processing, payments, banking operations, or related financial technology domains
• Proven ability to build trusted client relationships and lead high-visibility business transformation initiatives
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of relevant education, professional training, and practical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading large client migration, conversion, or transformation programs
• Program or project management certification such as PMP, PgMP, Agile, Scrum, or equivalent
• Knowledge of risk management, operational excellence, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working within highly regulated financial services environments
• Advanced proficiency with program portfolio management and reporting tools
• Experience leading geographically distributed and cross-functional teams

What We Offer You

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $125,850.00 - $213,950.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer~ In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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