Implementation Project Manager – Mobile Payments recruitment
The key objective of the an Implementation Project Manager – Mobile Payments position is to ensure the successful project implementation of a Visa Mobile product with a specific UK member bank. The main focus of the role is to co-ordinate all of the Visa supported activities to ensure a successful commercial roll out of all mobile payment projects for a specific Visa member.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the delivery of Visa mobile products to this partner including project definition, multiple stakeholder management and overall delivery of mobile initiatives. The market focus of the role is the UK where multiple Visa Issuers are moving to define their strategies, approach and involvement in the emerging mobile contactless payment ecosystem.
The Implementation Project Manager – Mobile Payments position is a 12 month contract based in Paddington, London but will require some travel to other UK locations and will be paying a competitive daily rate.
Requirements
- Track record of delivering complex projects using proven project management methodologies e.g. PRINCE 2 and/or AGILE (or equivalent)
- Strong payments industry knowledge
- Understanding of mobile industry as well as the basics of SIM card and/or smart card technology (eg. EMV).
- Strong people and relationship building/management skills, capable of interacting with both internal and external stakeholders
- Excellent organisational, written and oral communication skills
- Capable of working cross-divisionally and breaking down barriers
Visa Europe is a membership association - an organisation owned and operated by its 4,500 European member banks. In October 2007, Visa Europe became independent of the new global Visa Inc., with an exclusive, irrevocable and perpetual licence in Europe. As a dedicated European payment system it is able to respond quickly to the specific market needs of European banks and their customers – cardholders and retailers, and to meet the European Commission’s objective to create a true internal market for payments. Visa enjoys unsurpassed acceptance around the world. In addition, Visa/Plus is one of the world’s largest global ATM networks, offering cash access in local currency in over 170 countries.