Payment Systems Project Manager (for our partner group)
Limassol, Cyprus
Full Time
Mid Level
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payment Systems Project Manager to coordinate projects focused on Visa and Mastercard payment systems - from membership to certification and then operational support and compliance. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of card payment ecosystems, including authorization, clearing, settlement, chargebacks, and compliance mandates from Visa and Mastercard, and an understanding of licensing and membership processes.
You will play a crucial role in the successful implementation, upgrade, or integration of payment systems, working cross-functionally with technical, operational, and compliance teams.
WHAT YOU'LL BE WORKING ON
- Coordinate end-to-end project management for initiatives involving Visa and Mastercard (e.g., memberships, certifications, new product launches, mandate updates).
- Collaborate with payment systems, card processors, payment gateways, and tech teams to ensure complete alignment and timely delivery of projects.
- Manage stakeholder communications, reporting on timelines, risks, dependencies, and budgets.
- Oversee compliance with Visa/Mastercard rules and regulations, including mandates.
- Coordinate certification and testing with Visa and Mastercard (e.g., acquiring, e-commerce, BIN sponsorships).
- Ensure proper documentation, training, and change management for all activities and new systems.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business, Information Systems, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in project management, ideally in the financial services or payment industry.
- Strong understanding of Visa/Mastercard systems, rules, and integration standards.
- Proven experience delivering projects involving acquiring platforms.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
WILL BE A PLUS
- Experience with payment gateway services, processing systems, or payment orchestration platforms.
- Technical understanding of APIs, SDKs, and message formats used in payment switching or processing.
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