Tap-to-Pay Debit Program Lead

Pivotal Consulting; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; 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

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.