Project Manager – Payments & Product Enablement (Contract Role)

Project Manager – Payments & Product Enablement (Contract Role)We are seeking an experienced contractor to lead the technical and commercial enablement of Client Direct products (e.g., Alias Directory, AFT – Account Funding Transaction, OCT – Original Credit Transaction), while also managing the sales acceleration program.The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of payment products and API‑based integrations, and the ability to drive end-to-end commercial and technical initiatives.Key ResponsibilitiesA. Project Management & Stakeholder EngagementPrepare and document Business Requirement Documents (BRD) for product enablement.Manage internal documentation and approval processes (NPDD, compliance, etc.).Lead cross‑functional risk assessments across Risk, Fraud, IT, Operations, AML, and Compliance.Drive end‑to‑end project management, ensuring timelines, dependencies, and deliverables are tracked.Coordinate with internal stakeholders and client teams to ensure alignment.Maintain project dashboards, reports, and issue logs.B. Technical & Product EnablementLead technical enablement of Client Direct capabilities (Alias, AFT, OCT).Collaborate with IT teams, vendors, and solution architects on API integrations and data flows.Review functional and solution design documents.Support developer portal setup, API provisioning, and configuration.Define customer journeys and operational workflows.Oversee SIT/UAT testing and validation prior to go‑live.C. Go‑to‑Market & Commercial LaunchLead commercial launch planning, including internal communication and training.Ensure alignment between technical readiness and business rollout.Track adoption metrics and transaction performance post‑launch.Design and execute annual campaign strategies based on customer insights.Build business cases, ROI projections, and campaign plans.Manage campaign execution and ensure compliance.Track performance and generate post‑campaign insights and optimization plans.Continuously improve program effectiveness through data‑driven decisions.Qualifications & ExperienceProven experience in payments, fintech, banking, or card schemes.Hands‑on experience delivering technical implementations (end‑to‑end).Exposure to remittance or real‑time payments is an advantage.Experience in marketing campaigns or sales enablement is preferred.Key RequirementsExperience in GCC banking or financial services environment preferred.Ability to collaborate across Product, IT, Risk, Compliance, and Marketing teams.Strong focus on delivery, execution, and outcomes.#J-18808-Ljbffr