Program Manager- Cards And Payment

Location: Dubai

Experience: 8+ Years

Role Overview

We are seeking experienced Program Manager – Cards & Payments to lead and deliver strategic initiatives across the payments domain. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in card-based payment systems, along with proven experience in managing large-scale programs within banking or financial services.

This role requires end-to-end ownership of program delivery, ensuring alignment across business, technology, and vendor teams while maintaining governance, timelines, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Program Delivery & Governance

• Lead end-to-end program delivery for cards and payments initiatives.
• Define and manage program plans, timelines, risks, and dependencies.
• Ensure adherence to governance frameworks, reporting standards, and SLAs.
  
  

• Drive initiatives across card issuing, acquiring, tokenization, digital wallets, and payment integrations.
• Ensure smooth implementation and enhancement of payment platforms and banking systems.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align solutions with business and regulatory requirements.
  
  

• Act as the central point of coordination between business, IT, vendors, and channel teams.
• Facilitate communication and ensure seamless collaboration across all stakeholders.
• Manage vendor deliverables and ensure timely execution of project milestones.
  
  

• Support Agile delivery models, ensuring flexibility and continuous improvement.
• Manage multiple priorities and drive execution in a fast-paced environment.
• Monitor program progress and provide regular updates to leadership.
  
  

• Strong experience in Cards & Payments domain (mandatory)
• Proven track record in program/project management within banking or fintech
• Experience in payment systems, integrations, and digital channels
  
  

• Deep understanding of card issuing, acquiring, tokenization, and wallets
• Familiarity with payment gateways and integration frameworks
  
  

• Strong stakeholder and vendor management skills
• Expertise in risk management, governance, and delivery tracking
• Experience working in Agile environments
  
  

• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and complex programs
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities
• Collaborative mindset with high ownership and accountability