Project Manager Lead

FIS•US WI MKE 4900, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager Lead, you will provide strategic leadership for large, complex initiatives across the debit payments ecosystem. You will lead cross-functional programs focused on debit processing platforms, card management applications, client onboarding, product implementations, and operational transformation efforts. The role requires knowledge of debit payment networks, card lifecycle management, and client delivery processes, along with the ability to drive successful outcomes in regulated, client-facing environments. You will guide complex onboarding and implementation programs that help clients adopt and expand payment solutions. Your leadership will influence client experience, operational excellence, and the delivery of strategic initiatives across the debit payments ecosystem.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Typically, at least 8 years of experience within the debit payments ecosystem, including debit/card processing, transaction authorization, network interfaces, card lifecycle management, and technology solutions.
Experience implementing or managing card management applications and supporting end-to-end client onboarding, conversions, or platform migrations.
Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while coordinating cross-functional teams, vendors, and client stakeholders.
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, risk management practices, budget oversight, and executive-level stakeholder communication.

Nice To Haves

Experience with debit network integrations, fraud programs, ATM and EFT transaction processing, card issuance platforms, or digital payment solutions.
Familiarity with payment industry standards, regulatory requirements, and emerging trends affecting debit and card processing services.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and advanced skills with project management software.

Responsibilities

Lead large-scale debit processing and card management projects from initiation through implementation, ensuring alignment with scope, timelines, budgets, quality standards, and business objectives.
Partner with clients, product teams, technology teams, operations, and third-party stakeholders to deliver onboarding and conversion programs for new and existing debit processing customers.
Manage implementation activities across the debit ecosystem, including card management applications, authorization processing, settlement processes, network connectivity, card issuance support, and related operational workflows.
Develop and maintain project plans, and manage risks, dependencies, resource requirements, stakeholder communications, and executive reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
May mentor and/or train junior project managers and support staff.