Description
Project Manager – Payments / ATM / Mastercard (Spanish-Speaking)
Location:Toronto, ON (Hybrid)
Job Type:Contract
We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with strong experience in payments systems, ATM networks, and card processing technologies to lead enhancement projects for a Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) platform. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish, possess deep technical understanding, and have a proven track record of end-to-end project delivery in complex financial environments.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead application enhancement projects for the DCC system, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.
- Manage project scope, budgets (typically $500K–$1M), schedules, and deliverables.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with project goals.
- Communicate project status and updates to sponsors and stakeholders clearly and effectively.
- Identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks and issues proactively.
- Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and rollout planning for system enhancements.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reports using MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Drive collaboration in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.
Required Skills & Experience:
- Fluent Spanish language skills (French or Italian also an asset).
- 7+ years of experience in payment product design, build, testing, and release.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 8583, Visa, and Mastercard networks.
- Experience with POS systems and ATM transaction flows.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.
- Experience with project financial tracking and budget management.
- Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure).
- Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (MBA preferred).
- PMP or PgMP certification (preferred).
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Highly organised, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.