Payments Project Manager (Banking Payments and Cash Management)

• Minimum 6 years of experience in project management within the financial sector, specifically in the field of bank payments and Cash Management.
• Proven experience in digital transformation and in the migration of legacy platforms (COBOL/CICS/DB2) toward modern service-oriented architectures and BPM processes.
• Deep knowledge and practical experience in the implementation of international payment and SEPA solutions.
• Mastery of different types of payment operations: national and international transfers, direct debits, direct debits (domiciliaciones), cross-border payments, and handling of SWIFT financial messaging.
• Experience leading complex projects in multinational banking environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage migration and modernization programs for payment systems.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented and proactive attitude.
• English level [Specify Level - e.g., High, Fluent] (desirable, given the multinational nature of many projects).

• Opportunity to join a leading company in financial digital transformation.
• Participation in strategic and high-impact projects.
• Dynamic and collaborative work environment.
• Professional development and growth opportunities.

We are looking for a Payments Project Manager (Bank Payments and Cash Management) with a solid track record and proven experience to join our team in Spain. The ideal candidate will be a professional with at least 6 years of experience in managing transformation projects within the bank payments field, with deep knowledge of the latest trends and technologies in the financial sector.

This role is fundamental to leading complex, large-scale projects focused on the modernization of payment infrastructures, the migration of legacy systems, and the implementation of cutting-edge solutions for both national and international markets.

• Lead and comprehensively manage transformation projects in the bank payments area, from conception to final delivery, meeting established deadlines, budgets, and quality objectives.
• Design, plan, and execute strategies for the migration of legacy payment platforms toward modern service-oriented architectures and Business Process Management (BPM) processes.
• Supervise the implementation of international and SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) payment solutions, ensuring compliance with current regulations and standards.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Identify and mitigate project risks, implementing effective contingency plans.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (including financial entities, technology providers, and business teams) to ensure project alignment and success.
• Ensure the correct implementation and functioning of key functionalities such as national and international transfers, SEPA payments, direct debits, direct debits (domiciliaciones), cross-border payments, and SWIFT financial messaging.
• Stay up to date on the latest trends in the payments market, regulations, and emerging technologies.
• Monitor and control project Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Actively participate in defining the technological roadmap for the payments area.