Payments Project Manager

Do you have experience in Payments strategies, processes or technology, and you are ready for the next step in your career?

Projective Group Belgium is looking for an Project Manager in the Financial Sector with a focus on Payments.

We are Projective Group, a leading financial services consulting firm where innovation and technology meet business. Our focus on the financial sector enables us to develop comprehensive solutions within the Data, Risk & Compliance, Pensions & Insurance, Payments, Transformation and Talent practices. We value entrepreneurial spirit and a solution-oriented mindset. Our collaborative culture makes it easy to connect with the right people and drive impactful projects.

What will you do?

You will be involved in designing and delivering the future of our clients' payments strategy, operating models, architecture and customer journeys.

Your work will be about supporting our clients in the transformation of Payments operations to keep up with new customer behaviour and technology innovation. You will help to improve the capabilities of payment market infrastructures and financial institutions, and players across value chain (Payment Service Providers, Fintech, Retail).

Your responsibilities will include:

As a Project Manager in Payments, you'll drive critical initiatives, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes. Your responsibilities include:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, guiding payment-related projects from concept to completion.

• Contribute to robust program governance, effectively managing stakeholders and collaborating with initiative owners and Business Program Managers.

• Oversee project delivery, including monitoring, reporting, and adapting agile methodologies for efficient execution.

• Coordinate contributions from diverse teams to achieve end-to-end delivery of payment solutions.

• Proactively assess risks and manage issues, ensuring smooth program progression and mitigating potential roadblocks.

• Handle capacity planning and resource management, optimizing team performance and project timelines.

• Assist with financial management, overseeing budgets and supporting the development of strong business cases for payment initiatives.

Your skills and qualifications

• 7 years’ experience with demonstrated experience in managing complex projects or programs

• Previous experience in Payments-related initiatives within a Consultancy, a Bank or a Payment services provider

• In-depth knowledge of payment systems and technologies

• Strong knowledge Project Management methodologies (Agile, Prince2, PMBok,…)

• Proven leadership and excellent communicator

• Diplomatic and strong stakeholder management skills

• Structured approach and goal-oriented

• Fluency in English (Dutch or French is a strong plus)

• Passion for Payments: A dedication to driving innovation and operational excellence in the payments industry, with up-to-date knowledge of market trends, emerging technologies and regulatory developments.

  
  

Strong plus if you have subject matter knowledge in areas such as:

• Payments and Core Banking.

• Instant Payments

• SWIFT innovations

• Market Infrastructure

• Clearing & Settlement.

• Cards / Digital Payments.

• Corporate Payments and Treasury.

• PSD2, Open Banking and Embedded Finance.

• Retail and mobile Payments.

• (Central Bank) Digital currencies (including blockchain technology)

• Financial messaging (MT & ISO 20022)

What can you expect from us?

At Projective Group, we believe in rewarding ambition and supporting growth—both professionally and personally. From a competitive benefits package to a vibrant company culture, we make sure you have everything you need to thrive.

• A competitive salary topped with a daily net allowance, meal - and eco vouchers.

• A flexible FIP budget for bike leasing, multimedia, or mobility expenses.

• A company car with charging setup. Prefer something else? Switch it up with a mobility budget, your call.

• €5.000 annual training budget to boost your growth. You choose how to invest it.

• A yearly company bonus, with additional referral and sales incentives.

• A hybrid work setup with flexible hours and part-time remote options.

• Regular fun events (from game nights to padel tournaments and everything in between) and a yearly group offsite abroad.

• A modern office in Diegem featuring a stocked bar, darts, a pinball machine and pool table.

• An international setting with plenty of growth opportunities, serving top clients in the financial sector.

• A scale-up spirit with a can-do mentality, all within a solid and established corporate framework.

For more information, visit projectivegroup.com

At Projective Group, we celebrate diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates of all backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, religions, and abilities.

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