Job Specifications
Project Manager (Payments)
Contract | Hybrid | Banking – Payments Modernization
About the program
Own delivery across cross-functional streams (Dev, Data, Architecture, Compliance) to modernize payments platforms and integrate new rails/services.
What you’ll do
Plan and deliver complex payment modernization workstreams; manage scope, risk, budget, and timeline.
Coordinate dependencies across squads; enforce Agile ceremonies and reporting.
Manage vendor engagements (e.g., networks, remittance partners); ensure regulatory and compliance alignment.
Drive implementation readiness: environment plans, cutover/runbooks, operational acceptance.
Communicate program status to senior stakeholders; escalate risks proactively.
Must-have skills
8+ years PM in banking/financial services; proven success in payments programs.
Strong governance/reporting (RAID logs, milestone tracking), and stakeholder communication.
Experience with hybrid delivery models (Agile + controlled releases); familiarity with DevOps pipelines.
Nice to have (Payments domain)
Hands-on experience delivering across: SWIFT/Lynx/FedWire, ACH/AFT/EDI/Bills, RTP/Zelle, Interac flows, remittances, tokenization/wallets, shared/data services, sanctions screening.
Exposure to ISO 20022 transition programs; data/ops impacts.
Experience with:
Wires (International SWIFT, Domestic Lynx, FedWire)
AFT (Canada), EDI, Bill Payments, ACH (US)
TCH RTP, Zelle
Interac e-Transfers, Interac Bulk EMT
International remittances (Visa, Western Union, Citi)
Payment Card Tokenization, Digital Wallets
Payments Shared Services & Data Services
Payments Sanctions Screening
Application & Logistics
Type: Contract | Working: Hybrid, office is downtown Toronto
Start: Interviews commencing in the New Year—apply ASAP to avoid missing out.
Rates: Competitive
Visa/Work Authorization: Citizenship, PR or Open Work Permit (We do not sponsor Closed Permits)
About the Company
Caspian One are an international professional services company. We solve technology-driven, resource-based and project-delivery challenges that demand speed, scale and commercial flexibility. Empowering individuals and organisations to optimise their full potential.
Put simply – we deploy specialist resources and niche technology teams to deliver projects in ways that best suit the needs of our clients. These SMEs are working to decommission, migrate, build, and implement tech that gives our clients the competitive edge.
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