Principal Consultant - Payments Modernization Program Manager

Infosys LTD•New York, NY

65d

About The Position

Infosys Consulting's Financial Services practice is seeking a seasoned Program Manager to lead a strategic Payments Modernization initiative focused on High-Value Payments (HVP) for a Tier-1 financial institution. This is a high-impact role involving the replacement of legacy systems with a COTS product, and the forward engineering of a rail-agnostic capabilities on an microservices platform with suitable agentic AI interventions that supports future-ready payment flows. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in high-value payments, strong program leadership experience, and a proven track record of delivering complex transformation programs in regulated environments.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in payments domain, with at least 5 years in program management roles.
Strong understanding of High-Value Payments, ISO 20022, SWIFT, Fedwire, and CHIPS.
Experience with COTS product implementations in financial services (e.g., FIS, Finastra, Volante, ACI).
Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation programs in complex environments.
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
Familiarity with rail-agnostic architecture principles and modern payment ecosystems.
PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
Candidates authorized to work for any employer in the United States without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with North American banks or securities firms.
Exposure to cloud-native payment platforms and API-led modernization.
Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of the Payments Modernization program, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.
Drive the legacy platform replacement with a scalable, secure, and compliant COTS solution.
Architect and oversee the development of a rail-agnostic payment capability that supports SWIFT, RTP, ISO 20022, and emerging rails.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, compliance, and client stakeholders.
Manage program governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication across multiple geographies.
Ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and future-proofing of payment capabilities.
Track KPIs, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery with high quality.