Principal - Fare Collection/Smart Mobility

Fime; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Fime seeks a Principal consultant to grow Consult Hyperion’s practice in the Americas, based in the USA. You will advise clients with technical expertise in smart mobility and payments, lead consulting teams, and support sales with innovative solutions across diverse engagements.

You will work across regulated sectors, build client relationships, manage risk, and contribute to thought leadership through blogs and industry panels.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in technical aspects of Smart Mobility or Payments.
• Experience in technical or business consulting.
• Vendor experience delivering fare collection or tolling services.
• Experience with mobile wallets in fare collection systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead client engagements and delivery of consulting services in Smart Mobility and Payments.
• Provide technical guidance on business strategy and decision-making.
• Build and lead consulting teams and mentor junior staff.
• Support sales and presales activities with client-ready proposals.
• Develop innovative solutions addressing client challenges and opportunities.
• Represent the company at industry events and thought leadership activities.

Skills

Technical consulting

Smart Mobility

Payments

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering

Job description

Fime is a globally recognised international player providing deep expertise across digital payments, mobility services, and digital identity. We work with leading organisations worldwide to solve complex challenges, identify emerging opportunities, and future-proof their strategies.

Our team of 900+ experts operates in over 20 locations around the globe, delivering solutions that support millions of transactions every day, across global markets. What sets us apart is our values: we are curious, creative, and highly collaborative, with a strong commitment to integrity - we do the right thing for our clients, our people, and our shareholders.

At Fime, the work is varied and intellectually stimulating. No two days are the same, and you will be surrounded by smart, engaged colleagues who value learning and continuous improvement.

Consult Hyperion – Consulting by Fime:

Following the acquisition of Consult Hyperion in 2024, the consulting arm of Fime is now Consult Hyperion. Consult Hyperion’s mission is to provide subject matter expertise in the fields of Payments, Smart Mobility and Digital Identity – aligning with Fime’s existing services.

Today, Consult Hyperion is providing technical expertise to clients around the world through its team of more than 100 consultants and contractors.

Move. Pay. Trust.

Where identity, money, and movement connect.

Mission:

Fime has been expanding Consult Hyperion globally and we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Principal, based in the USA, to grow the business and deliver exceptional consultancy services to our clients across the Americas and beyond.

The Principal will advise clients with technical expertise, focused on smart mobility and transport technologies, business strategy and decision-making, lead consulting teams, support sales teams in sales and presales activities and develop innovative solutions to complex business challenges.

ACTIVITIES

• Conduct in-depth analysis of clients’ business operations, strategies, and objectives.
• Provide technical consulting services to our clients in Smart Mobility.
• Develop comprehensive, tailored solutions to address identified challenges and opportunities.
• Build and lead a team of consultants.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients to ensure their needs and expectations are met.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership during projects, including risk management and decision-making.
• Communicate complex information clearly and effectively to clients and stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress and make necessary adjustments to ensure successful delivery.
• Support business development activities, including proposal development and client presentations.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and changes to ensure advice and solutions remain current and relevant
• Provide thought leadership, writing blog posts, represent the company presenting and participating in expert panels at payments conferences and industry forums

JOB EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in technical aspects of Smart Mobility or Payments. Experience across digital identity or tolling is an advantage
• Solid experience in technical consulting, business consulting, or certification and testing
• Experience as a vendor delivering and deploying fare collection or tolling services.
• Experience of the use of mobile wallets in fare collection systems
• Demonstrated expertise working within regulated industries and/or the public sector
• Strong track record in team management
• Hands-on experience in both sales and presales activities

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• University degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business or related field
• Deep knowledge on payment technologies and standards
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present documentation and influence decision making.
• Strong analytical skills with a structured problem-solving approach