Card Development Delivery Manager

Job description / Role

Description

The Card Development Delivery Manager plays a critical role in leading and overseeing the delivery of card technology solutions within the bank. This includes managing the end-to-end implementation of credit, debit, and prepaid card systems, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the delivery of card-related technology initiatives including new product launches, system upgrades, integrations, and enhancements.
• Act as the bridge between business, operations, and IT teams to ensure card solutions meet functional and technical requirements.
• Manage relationships with card scheme partners (e.g., Visa, Mastercard), card processors, and third-party vendors.
• Oversee integration of card systems with core banking, mobile banking, internet banking, fraud systems, and settlement engines.
• Ensure project delivery complies with banking regulations, PCI-DSS, and card scheme rules.
• Monitor and report on delivery timelines, budgets, risks, and dependencies to senior management.
• Implement best practices in project management and agile delivery within the cards domain.
• Lead cross-functional teams including developers, QA, business analysts, and external partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in IT or digital banking, with a strong focus on card systems delivery.
• Proven track record managing large-scale projects related to debit/credit card issuance and processing.
• Strong understanding of card technologies including EMV, ISO 8583, tokenization, and card scheme certifications.
• Experience with card management systems (e.g., Cortex).
• Knowledge of banking architecture and integration points with card platforms.
• Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills.

Preferred Certifications:

PMP certification is considered an asset.