Project Manager

Maverick Payments•Calabasas, CA

15d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Reporting to the SVP, Operations the Project Manager supports and delivers internal initiatives within our payments acquiring operations by executing defined projects, coordinating cross‑functional partners, and ensuring milestones are met on time and within scope. This is an individual contributor role focused on day‑to‑day project execution, coordination, and problem‑solving rather than people management or portfolio oversight. This role partners closely with internal stakeholders across Product, Risk, Compliance, Underwriting, Operations, Legal, and Business Development to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, compliantly, and in alignment with departmental and company objectives.

Requirements

3–5 years of project management or operations experience in Fintech, payments, or financial services
Direct exposure to payments acquiring, merchant processing, or related payment operations
Working knowledge of the payment lifecycle, including authorization, settlement, chargebacks, and disputes
Experience using project tracking and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Confluence, Smartsheet, Monday.com)
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Ability to translate operational, technical, or regulatory requirements into actionable project plans.
Detail‑oriented with the ability to see broader process and business impacts.
Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced, evolving payments environment.
High degree of ownership and accountability.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams with competing priorities.
Strong written, verbal, and organizational skills.
Execution‑focused with strong attention to detail.
Clear communicator able to coordinate across technical and non‑technical teams.
Comfortable working in structured but evolving environments.
Solution‑oriented with sound judgment on when to escalate.
Reliable follow‑through and ownership of assigned work.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting high‑risk merchant portfolios or regulated payment verticals
Familiarity with underwriting, enhanced due diligence, or chargeback monitoring processes
Prior collaboration with Risk, Compliance, or Legal on operational initiatives
Exposure to acquiring banks, processors, gateways, or sponsor bank relationships
Project management certification (PMP, Agile, Scrum) is a plus, not required

Responsibilities

Execute assigned projects from intake through completion, managing tasks, timelines, dependencies, and deliverables
Coordinate closely with internal teams including Product, Engineering, Risk, Compliance, Underwriting, Operations, Legal, and Business Development.
Serve as the primary project liaison across internal teams to drive alignment and accountability
Lead initiatives related to: Merchant onboarding, activation, and lifecycle workflows; Acquirer, processor, and sponsor bank requirements; Risk, fraud, compliance, and monitoring programs; Internal tooling, platform enhancements, and process improvements
Develop and maintain project documentation, status updates, and reporting for departmental leadership
Identify and proactively mitigate risks, particularly those impacting acquiring operations or regulated/high‑risk verticals
Ensure projects adhere to internal controls as well as card network, acquiring, and regulatory expectations
Support continuous improvement efforts by refining project management practices and standards within the department

Benefits

Competitive Salary, Bonuses and Incentives.
Comprehensive employer sponsored health, vision, and dental insurance programs.
Paid time off, Paid Sick and Paid Holidays.
401K plan with up to a 4% matching contribution.
Commitment to Career Development and Advancement.
Employee Recognition Programs & Company Sponsored Events
Vibrant Office Culture, Team Building, Birthdays, Work Anniversaries, Snacks, and more!

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