Project Manager

Job Description

<p>Project Manager – Payments / ATM / Mastercard (Spanish-Speaking)</p><p>Location:Toronto, ON (Hybrid)</p><p>Job Type:Contract</p><p><br></p><p>We are seeking a highly skilled Project Manager with strong experience in payments systems, ATM networks, and card processing technologies to lead enhancement projects for a Dynamic Currency Conversion (DCC) platform. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Spanish, possess deep technical understanding, and have a proven track record of end-to-end project delivery in complex financial environments.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Lead application enhancement projects for the DCC system, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery.</li><li>Manage project scope, budgets (typically $500K–$1M), schedules, and deliverables.</li><li>Coordinate cross-functional teams and ensure alignment with project goals.</li><li>Communicate project status and updates to sponsors and stakeholders clearly and effectively.</li><li>Identify, mitigate, and resolve project risks and issues proactively.</li><li>Oversee User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and rollout planning for system enhancements.</li><li>Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations and reports using MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li><li>Drive collaboration in a fast-paced, change-driven environment.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Required Skills & Experience:</p><ul><li>Fluent Spanish language skills (French or Italian also an asset).</li><li>7+ years of experience in payment product design, build, testing, and release.</li><li>Strong knowledge of ISO 8583, Visa, and Mastercard networks.</li><li>Experience with POS systems and ATM transaction flows.</li><li>Proficiency in MS Project, Visio, PowerPoint, and Excel.</li><li>Experience with project financial tracking and budget management.</li><li>Familiarity with Agile, Waterfall, and cloud technologies (e.g., Azure).</li><li>Bachelor’s degree in a technical field (MBA preferred).</li><li>PMP or PgMP certification (preferred).</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.</li><li>Highly organised, adaptable, and capable of thriving in a dynamic environment.</li></ul><p></p>