Debit Tap-to-Pay Project Manager

Pivotal Consulting; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Pivotal Consulting is seeking a Banking Project Manager to lead a complex Tap to Pay debit program in Seattle. You will coordinate card processors, networks, technology teams, operations, risk, and marketing to ensure a successful planning, launch, and stabilization.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in project/program management and 3+ years in banking/payments, with EMV and contactless experience. Hybrid Seattle-based role offering W2 with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business, finance, IT, or PM.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience.
• 3+ years in banking, payments, card services, or financial services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full delivery of the Tap to Pay debit card program from initiation through rollout and stabilization.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, dependencies, milestones, and risk logs.
• Coordinate work across business, technology, vendor, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Establish program governance and deliver regular reporting to executive leadership.
• Manage issue resolution, escalation paths, and decision tracking throughout the project.
• Oversee implementation activities related to contactless debit card issuance, EMV, and mobile wallet enablement.

Skills

Banking domain

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

EMV

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/IT/Finance

Tools

Jira

MS Office

Job description

Banking Project Manager, Debit & Tap-to-Pay

Seattle, WA (Hourly W2; Hybrid)

Applicants must live in Washington state and be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The employer may not have resources available to support STEM OPT training requirements. No C2C - Pivotal does not accept unsolicited applications or resumes from third-party recruiters/agencies.

Why clients choose Pivotal Consulting

We are a technology management consulting firm helping Fortune 500 companies improve their performance – we specialize in making People, Process, and Technology work together! Our clients count on us to deliver excellence and seek our guidance on business and technology strategy, technology modernization, and cloud transformation initiatives. Simply put; by listening to our clients closely and focusing on delivering quality, we bring them peace of mind.

After guiding and helping numerous clients from global enterprises to mid-market firms to non-profit organizations, we are now experiencing breakthrough growth!

What we are looking for

Pivotal Consulting is looking for an accomplished Project Manager to lead a complex, end-to-end rollout of Tap to Pay debit card capabilities across a debit card portfolio. This role will coordinate a broad, cross-functional program involving card processors, payment networks, technology teams, operations, fraud, risk, compliance, marketing, and customer support to ensure a smooth implementation from planning through launch and stabilization.

The ideal candidate will bring strong experience in banking and payments, with a background in card issuing, EMV, contactless payments, digital wallet integrations, or debit card modernization initiatives. This person will oversee the program lifecycle, including strategy, planning, certification, deployment, customer communications, and post-launch support.

What you will do

• Lead the full delivery of the Tap to Pay debit card program from initiation through rollout and stabilization.
• Build and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, dependencies, milestones, and risk logs.
• Coordinate work across business, technology, vendor, and regulatory stakeholders.
• Establish program governance and deliver regular reporting to executive leadership.
• Manage issue resolution, escalation paths, and decision tracking throughout the project.
• Oversee implementation activities related to:
• Contactless debit card issuance.
• EMV and contactless card technology.
• Card processor enhancements.
• Mobile wallet enablement.
• Card manufacturing and personalization.
• Network certification and compliance requirements.

• Work with payment networks such as Visa, Mastercard, and Discover to support certification and launch readiness.
• Support testing strategy, user acceptance testing, and production readiness activities.
• Partner with third-party vendors, card processors, personalization bureaus, and manufacturers to track deliverables and timelines.
• Collaborate with Risk, Compliance, Legal, Information Security, and Fraud teams to address regulatory and operational requirements.
• Drive operational readiness activities such as contact center training, branch training, process updates, customer communication, and continuity planning.
• Serve as the main point of contact between internal teams, external partners, and executive sponsors.

What makes you a good fit

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience.
• 3+ years of experience in banking, payments, card services, or financial services.
• Experience leading customer-facing banking product implementations.
• Experience managing multi-vendor technology projects.
• Experience with debit card, credit card, or payment processing programs.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong understanding of debit card issuing, EMV chip technology, contactless payments, payment network operations, digital wallet ecosystems, and card lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with banking regulatory, fraud, risk, and information security requirements.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent executive communication and presentation abilities.
• Ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-moving environment.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience leading contactless card implementations, EMV migration efforts, debit card portfolio modernization, or digital wallet deployments.
• Experience with card processors such as Fiserv, FIS, TSYS, or Jack Henry.
• Familiarity with Visa or Mastercard certification processes.
• Knowledge of PCI DSS and card network operating rules.
• Experience using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid delivery methods.
• Certifications such as PMP, PMI-ACP, SAFe Agilist, SAFe Program Consultant, or SAFe Scrum Master.

Why our employees love working at Pivotal

We believe our strength comes from our differences, and as a Certified Minority-Owned Business (MBE) and a majority women-led firm, we are committed to fostering and promoting a culture of diversity and inclusion. We believe our team and our community are our greatest assets and we strive to promote both daily.

From providing our employees with the time to pursue company-sponsored certifications, to supporting and partnering with multiple non-profit organizations brought forth by our employees (such as Food Lifeline, United Way, and the Seattle Humane Society), we are proud to support both our fellow Pivotalites and the causes close to their hearts.

Four Core Values

• Be Engaged – We are present, committed, and accountable to our clients and to each other.
• Consistently Deliver – We are dedicated and reliable by consistently delivering excellence.
• Always Better – We continuously evolve, inspired to drive beyond the everyday norm.
• Do Happy – Be passionate and bring fun and creativity into everything you do.

Compensation, Diversity and Benefit Information

The pay range for this position in Washington is $50-$65/hr. W2 plus benefits; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, candidate location, and experience.

Pivotal Consulting is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive team and serving all communities. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.

Pivotal Consulting offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental and vision insurance, and 401k.