Project Manager - Cards Platform - Onsite
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong background in handling Cards-related projects in the banking and financial domain. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of delivering complex projects on time and within scope, with expertise in payment systems, credit/debit card platforms, and card issuance/acquisition processes.
Key Skills : Cards Domain, Issuing, Good to have TSYS Prime Exp.
- Project Planning and Execution: Lead the end-to-end project management lifecycle, including project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure. Develop comprehensive project plans, defining project scope, goals, deliverables, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Stakeholder Management: Identify and engage stakeholders from various departments and business units. Establish clear communication channels, manage stakeholder expectations, and ensure effective collaboration throughout the project lifecycle.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, analysts, testers, and infrastructure specialists, to ensure smooth project execution. Foster a collaborative and results-oriented environment to drive successful project outcomes.
- Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and control project risks throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and minimizing the impact on project timelines, budget, and quality.
- Quality Assurance: Implement effective quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements. Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to define and execute appropriate testing and validation activities.
- Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and resource utilization. Optimize resource allocation to maximize project efficiency while ensuring that project goals are met within allocated resources.
- Project Reporting: Generate regular progress reports, highlighting project status, key metrics, risks, and issues. Provide accurate and timely updates to stakeholders and senior management, facilitating informed decision-making and ensuring transparency.
- Change Management: Effectively manage project changes, assessing their impact on scope, schedule, and resources. Work closely with stakeholders to manage change requests, evaluate their feasibility, and implement approved changes while minimizing disruption.