Program Manager - Payments
Summary
Contract Program Manager in Sydney leading a large-scale cards & payments transformation program, coordinating workstreams across payments, cards, testing (SIT/UAT), migration and technology teams. Focus on delivery governance, dependency/risk management and stakeholder engagement in a banking/financial services environment.
Salary: Attractive Day Rate
📍 Sydney | Contract Opportunity
Are you an experienced Cards & Payments Program Manager who thrives in complex environments and enjoys rolling up your sleeves to drive delivery? We are seeking a hands-on leader to join a major transformation program, coordinating multiple workstreams across payments, cards, testing, migration and technology teams.
This is a highly visible role where you'll work across a large and complex application landscape, ensuring successful delivery through effective stakeholder engagement, planning, governance and execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and coordinate delivery across a large-scale Cards & Payments transformation program.
Manage and oversee testing activities, including SIT, UAT and related environments.
Coordinate migration and implementation activities across multiple business and technology teams.
Drive delivery across key domains including payments, cards and accounts.
Manage dependencies and risks across a complex ecosystem.
Support governance processes, financial reporting and program tracking.
Work closely with Product Owners, business stakeholders and technology teams to ensure successful outcomes.
Identify and resolve delivery challenges, ensuring milestones are achieved.
About You
Proven experience delivering large-scale payments and/or cards programs within banking or financial services.
Strong understanding of payments operations, payment routing, cards, accounts and related technology platforms.
Experience leading complex testing, migration and implementation activities.
Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills.
Comfortable working across both business and technology teams.
A proactive, delivery-focused mindset with the ability to get into the detail when required.
Resilient, adaptable and able to navigate fast-paced transformation environments.
What You'll Bring
✅ Deep Payments & Cards expertise
✅ Strong Program Delivery experience
✅ Excellent stakeholder engagement skills
✅ Hands-on approach with a willingness to get stuck in and solve problems
Please apply below to find out more!