Principal Project Manager

Capgemini; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 142,000 - 203,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k)

Life and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Other benefits as provided by local政策

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a Principal Project Manager to lead enterprise payment transformation programs from strategy to delivery in Chicago. You will guide multi-disciplinary teams across business, technology, operations and finance, driving modernization roadmaps and ensuring regulatory and security compliance.

You will influence executive stakeholders, establish KPIs, and manage complex vendor ecosystems. The role requires senior leadership experience in payments, strong communication, and a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Finance, IT, Engineering, or related field.
• 20 years of experience in large-scale program management, payment transformation, or payment technology implementations.
• Proven experience leading enterprise payment transformation initiatives in banking, financial services, or insurance.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprisewide payment transformation programs from strategy through implementation and operational stabilization.
• Develop and execute payment modernization roadmaps aligned with business and technology objectives.
• Oversee implementation of payment solutions including digital payments, ACH, RTP, card payments, claims disbursements, and payment processing platforms.
• Drive program governance, budgeting, risk management, and executive reporting.
• Partner with business, technology, operations, finance, compliance and vendors to ensure successful delivery.
• Manage multiple workstreams, dependencies and third-party vendors across complex initiatives.
• Own governance and delivery of target-state architecture, operating models, and business processes.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, security requirements and payment standards.
• Lead organizational change management, stakeholder communication, training and adoption.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Payments domain expertise

Program governance

Vendor management

Risk & issue management

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Team leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Finance Information Technology Engineering or related field

Job description

Principal Project Manager

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you’d like, where you’ll be supported and inspired bya collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you’ll be able to reimagine what’s possible. Join us and help the world’s leading organizationsunlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enterprisewide payment transformation programs from strategy through implementation and operational stabilization
• Develop and execute payment modernization roadmaps aligned with business and technology objectives
• Oversee implementation of payment solutions including digital payments ACH RTP card payments claims disbursements premium collections and payment processing platforms
• Drive program governance budgeting risk management and executive reporting
• Partner with business technology operations finance compliance and vendor teams to ensure successful program delivery
• Manage multiple workstreams dependencies and thirdparty vendors across complex transformation initiatives
• Owns the governance and delivery of targetstate architecture operating models and business processes ensuring alignment to business objectives transformation outcomes and program roadmap
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations security requirements and payment standards
• Lead organizational change management stakeholder communication training and adoption activities
• Establish KPIs and performance metrics to measure program success and business outcomes
• Provide executive leadership and strategic direction to program managers project managers architects and delivery teams

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Business Finance Information Technology Engineering or related field

20 years of experience in largescale program management payment transformation or payment technology implementations

Proven experience leading enterprise payment transformation initiatives in banking financial services or insurance organizations

Demonstrated success in deploying modern payment solutions and platforms from planning through production rollout

Strong expertise in

• Digital Payments
• ACH Wire Payments
• RealTime Payments RTP
• Payment Processing Platforms
• Claims Payments and Disbursements
• Premium Collection Systems
• Payment Operations and Reconciliation

Extensive experience managing multimilliondollar programs and large crossfunctional teams

Strong executive communication and stakeholder management skills

Experience with Agile Waterfall and hybrid delivery methodologies

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience leading payment transformation programs within the insurance industry

Knowledge of claims payment modernization premium billing platforms and customer payment journeys

Experience working with payment technology vendors and fintech solution providers

PMP SAFe or similar program management certifications preferred

Experience with cloudbased payment platforms and digital transformation initiatives

Key Competencies

• Executive Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Payments Domain Expertise
• Insurance Industry Knowledge
• Program Governance
• Vendor Management
• Risk Issue Management
• Change Management
• Financial Budget Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Team Leadership and Mentoring"

The base compensation range for this role in the posted location is 141546 - 203155

Capgemini provides compensation range information in accordance with applicable national, state, provincial, and local pay transparency laws. The base compensation range listed for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation Capgemini, in good faith, believes it may pay for the role at the time of this posting. This range may be subject to change as permitted by law.

The actual compensation offered to any candidate may fall outside of the posted range and will be determined based on multiple factors legally permitted in the applicable jurisdiction.

These may include, but are not limited to: Geographic location, Education and qualifications, Certifications and licenses, Relevant experience and skills, Seniority and performance, Market and business consideration, Internal pay equity.

It is not typical for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the posted compensation range.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for additional compensation such as variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions, depending on the position and applicable laws.

Capgemini offers a comprehensive, non-negotiable benefits package to all regular, full-time employees.

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

Important Notice

Compensation (including bonuses, commissions, or other forms of incentive pay) is not considered earned, vested, or payable until it becomes due under the terms of applicable plans or agreements and is subject to Capgemini’s discretion, consistent with applicable laws. The Company reserves the right to amend or withdraw compensation programs at any time, within the limits of applicable legislation.

Disclaimers

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging inclusion in the workplace. Capgemini also participates in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations (PAIR) program which supports meaningful engagement with Indigenous communities across Canada by promoting fairness, accessibility, inclusion and respect. We value the rich cultural heritage and contributions of Indigenous Peoples and actively work to create a welcoming and respectful environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.

This is a general description of the Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications required for this position. Physical, mental, sensory or environmental demands may be referenced in an attempt to communicate the manner in which this position traditionally is performed. Whenever necessary to provide individuals with disabilities an equal employment opportunity, Capgemini will consider reasonable accommodations that might involve varying job requirements and/or changing the way this job is performed, provided that such accommodation does not pose an undue hardship. Capgemini is committed to providing reasonable accommodation during our recruitment process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please reach out to your recruiting contact.

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Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-­servicesand solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fueled by its market leading capabilities in AI, generative AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem.

Capgemini is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender identity/expression, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law.