Manager, Certification Projects

Nuvei; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to join their Processing Systems Team. This role is crucial in ensuring timely certification of payment devices and interfaces, enabling clients to adopt the latest technologies. You will manage the certification processes, provide technical support, and collaborate with development teams to align certification roadmaps with business needs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in EMV certifications and payment systems, along with excellent problem-solving and communication skills. Join a dynamic work environment that values diversity and offers comprehensive benefits, including training and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Paid Time Off

Free virtual yoga and fitness classes

Group private medical insurance

Recognition programs

Career advancement opportunities

Modern work environment

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience with EMV certifications and payment systems.
• Strong teamwork and problem-solving abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Manage POS terminal certification processes and ensure compliance.
• Coordinate with stakeholders and maintain testing tools for efficiency.
• Train colleagues and troubleshoot complex processing issues.

Skills

EMV certifications

Payment systems knowledge

Technical problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Equivalent experience in Business

Tools

Testing tools and systems

Job description

Processing Systems Team - Job Description

The Processing Systems team plays a vital role in accelerating payment acceptance at Nuvei and its clients. The team ensures timely certification of devices and interfaces, broadening Nuvei’s solution offerings to enable acquirers, processors, and merchants to adopt the latest technologies. Certifications include compliance with transaction processing specifications, EMV/Chip device standards across various card brands, and host/gateway requirements.

Responsibilities:

1. Manage POS terminal certification processes from intake to Level 3 certification and handover for production pilots.
2. Provide technical certification and development support to POS product providers and payment gateways.
3. Coordinate work streams, schedules, and priorities based on stakeholder input.
4. Maintain testing tools and systems for efficient certification execution.
5. Facilitate onboarding of new solutions for certification according to host and EMV/Chip scheme requirements.
6. Review documentation such as LOAs to ensure validity and compliance.
7. Collaborate with development teams on host specifications and EMV processing.
8. Guide team members through test case execution for card scheme submissions and approvals.
9. Align certification roadmap with business needs and timelines.
10. Train colleagues to ensure high proficiency levels.
11. Maintain tools, licenses, and updates supporting certification activities.
12. Review card scheme mandates to keep test plans and projects compliant.
13. Schedule and oversee certification activities to meet objectives.
14. Identify risks early and develop mitigation strategies.
15. Draft and update standard operating procedures for testing processes.
16. Troubleshoot and resolve complex processing or business issues.
17. Escalate issues to the team for resolution.
18. Participate in the requirements, design, and rollout of new products and services.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business, or equivalent experience.
• 4-7 years of in-depth technical experience with EMV certifications.
• Experience in payments systems and processing solutions, with knowledge of acquirer processing and networks.
• Deep understanding of EMV tags and relevant elements; formal EMV training is a plus.
• Experience with online payment or point-of-sale transaction technologies.
• Knowledge of US and/or Canadian payment processing environments.
• Strong teamwork, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Results-driven, flexible, and self-motivated.

Benefits and Perks:

Nuvei offers comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Paid Time Off, RRSP, and more. Additional perks include:

• Regular training on new systems and platforms.
• Free virtual yoga, meditation, and fitness classes, along with community and social activities.
• Group private medical insurance.
• Additional annual leave based on quarterly performance.
• Recognition programs and career advancement opportunities.
• Modern, dynamic work environment.

Nuvei is committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity, fostering a workplace where employees can be their authentic selves. We look forward to your application.