Cards Application Services Development

• Manage the application build and maintenance of Cards processor (CardLink-Mainframe) platform and distributed platform teams (Remote commerce, portals, collections, loyalty and digital banking interfaces)
• Plan, monitor and manage risks/issues related to technical delivery
• Manage technical implementation plan across application teams - Hands on leadership required to drive technical implementation activities across application teams to ensure non-event production cutover and adequate post implementation support
• Escalate issues that impacts project schedule on timely basis and propose workarounds/resolutions
• Partner with Program managers and Business Solution Specialist to collate, understand and finalize functional and technical requirements
• Plan technical deliverables (combination of host and distributed platforms) to meet projects requirements within allocated budget and schedule.
• Plan & collaborate across different domain application teams outside cards technology to manage technical and security related dependencies of the solution
• Engage and collaborate with Architects, Security and Development Lead to ensure solution design complies with enterprise design principles, security and control standards
• Ensure that the application teams across group and countries build the enhancements according to the technical solution plan
• Partner with Test Management teams to ensure completion of SIT, UAT, performance / load testing and application security testing with quality results
• Build exceptional peer relationships with key stakeholders and be able to influence key outcomes
• Demonstrate energy and ability to function in an intense & complex environment demonstrating initiative and operating with an ownership attitude to deliver results.

Job Requirements

The ideal candidate will be a dependable and resourceful technology management professional who can comfortably work in a large development organization in a globally distributed, dynamic work environment that fosters diversity, teamwork, and collaboration. He/she should be passionate about Technology and have a mindset to be technically hands-on if needed. Well-versed in the latest trends, especially around disruptive technology, and proven record in execution. The ability to work and thrive in high pressure environment is essential. This role will report to the Head of Cards Technology for team planning and strategic execution of business priorities.

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or similar domain. Related professional/technical qualification will be advantageous although not mandatory
• More than 15 years track record in developing and delivering global / regional IT capabilities for a multi-national/regional company with annual budgetary responsibility
• More than 10 years leadership experience in managing IT delivery teams
• Strong technical/platform knowledge mainframe (Cics/Cobol), distributed platforms and middleware (Linux/Unix, Oracle databases, Java platforms and web containers like WebLogic, WebSphere, JBoss EAP)
• Exceptional business domain knowledge covering areas of cards, remote commerce, portals, collections, loyalty rewards and open banking
• Experience in executing large-scale Cards technology transformation. A good understanding of the credit card industry and functions of HSM and different types of keys is essential.
• Experience in running both Waterfall and hybrid Agile projects
• Experience in managing and implementing large-scale projects covering multiple domains
• Proven result-oriented person with a focus on delivery
• Strong customer service focus with the ability to communicate with highly technical management teams.
• Should demonstrate a disruptive innovative mindset that will make innovation mainstream and help the business take strides in an extremely competitive environment
• Experience in actual systems development work, with prior coding, functional specifications and technical specifications and systems development and testing experience
• Proven track record of running a cross functional horizontal team, supporting multiple delivery teams
• A strong awareness of both external and internal best practice perspectives, maintaining a balanced and fresh viewpoint.
• Highly effective communicating with senior technical stakeholders and equally proficient communicating with business stakeholders
• Good problem-solving, analytical, synthesis, system thinking and solutioning skills
• An engaging, open, genuine personality that naturally encourages interaction with individuals at all levels.