Description
JOB PURPOSE
Fintrax is embarking on an expansion programme of its core Back Office Payments Switch & Clearing systems (WAY4 Platform). This role will have responsibility for managing the programme of change to existing and new Technology Platform and Systems.
The role will be responsible for delivering change within a Programme of wider Business Change and accountable into the Programme Office for all technology change.
Fintrax is now seeking and experienced and highly motivated candidate to deliver this change agenda. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Technology delivery, including directly managing a team of Payments specialists and integrations with other Payments technology delivery teams.
KEY RESULT AREAS
- Creating project plans, r esource planning and maintaining strong control of project deliverables, risks, obstacles and mitigate those through the project life cycle.
- Monitoring and control of project performance, cost, scope, schedule, quality and appropriate business measurements for all project activities.
- Driving a cross-team of Payments specialists to deliver the project to committed deadlines. This involves prioritization of project tasks, allocation of cross- team resources to those tasks
- Ensure up to date status & communication of the on-going projects to stakeholders.
- Be fully familiar with Payment Platform and System change programme to deliver successful implementations.
- Liaise with Payments IT Delivery Managers and internal IT functions on wider technology integrations change.
- Ensure full compliance with Card Scheme Rules and security requirements
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Knowledge & Experience
- Must have strong experience in delivering Payments Platform Integration Projects in a fast-moving environment
- Must display the ability to take ownership of projects, acquire relevant knowledge and a strong track record of delivery
- Must have a proven track record of identifying and solving problems.
- Must have experience of managing cross-function teams to deliver project objectives.
- Must have experience delivering Payments Systems Integrations change
- Must have had e xposure to Payments Implementations progr ammes.
- Experience in dealing with multiple vendors is required
- Must have a deep understanding of Payments Processing and Platform Technologies (WAY4 or others), including Oracle/Sql database
- Close management of key stakeholders is a requirement
- Delivery of project reporting also a strong requirement
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in IT/Business or equivalent required.
- Ideally certified in Project Management m ethodologies, Prince 2 Professional, Project Management Professional or equivalent.
- Proficient in spoken and written English
- Ability to prepare reports and presentations to communicate effectively to the project sponsor, the wider company, partners and customers.
- Proven communication and Project M anagement skills and the ability to start, manage and deliver projects within tight deadlines.
- Good level of analytical problem solving skills to identify and diagnose problems and implement appropriate solutions.
- Proven organizational, planning and budgetary skills.
COMPANY BACKGROUND
The Fintrax Group is a Financial Services Company that specialises in tax refunds, multi-currency payments, credit card processing and point of sale technologies. Employing over 600 people worldwide, Fintrax provides international shoppers, merchants, card acquirers and banks with an expanding range of services, increasingly leveraging the latest mobile technologies.
Fintrax works with some of the most desirable luxury and retail brands in over 30 countries. The company has been on a strong growth trajectory, experiencing growth in revenues of over 20% and growth in profitability of over 30% annually since July 2011. This growth is set to continue with ambitious plans to double the business in 3 years and treble it in 5 years. These growth plans are based on a strong business model underpinned by megatrends such as the expansion of middle classes in emerging markets, growth in international travel and increasing luxury consumption.