Platform Manager

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If you have a strong background in IT, computer science, or software engineering, and are analytical, technologically savvy, solutions and process-focused, then the Technology & Operations team may be for you!

• Platform Strategy & Roadmapping - Define and maintain the platform roadmap for cards issuing and consumer payments, aligned with company strategy, regulatory requirements, and business priorities.
• Cards Issuing & B2C Use Cases - Lead platform enablement for new card products and payment use cases (e.g., virtual and physical card issuing, network tokenization, consumer-presented QR, stored-value wallets, bill payments, and emerging payment rails).
• Vendor & Partner Management - Own end-to-end vendor lifecycle for assigned platforms: evaluation, RFP/RFQ, scoring and selection, contracting, commercial negotiation, renewals, and termination.
• Delivery & Execution - Own platform-related requirements for projects, including functional and non-functional requirements (e.g., sub-second latency, throughput), integration touchpoints, data, and security considerations.
• Platform Health, Risk & Compliance - Ensure assigned platforms meet availability, performance, security (including PCI-DSS and HSM encryption standards), and regulatory expectations (e.g., service level agreements, business continuity, audit
• Financials & Performance Management - Own or co-own platform P&L levers: cost, utilization, savings, and commercial terms.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication - Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams for assigned card issuing and consumer payment platforms.

• 5+ years of experience in Payments, Fintech, Consumer Digital Products, Product Management, or Platform Management (or equivalent role managing complex technology platforms).
• Strong exposure to digital payments and cards issuing (e.g., Card Management Systems, virtual/physical cards, tokenization, collections, disbursements, QR Ph, or bill payments).
• Demonstrated experience in platform/vendor evaluation, commercial negotiation, and contract management
• Proven ability to translate business requirements into technical and operational requirements, comfortable working with architects and engineers.
• Solid understanding of non-functional requirements (availability, performance, sub-second authorization, security, disaster recovery, business continuity plan) and how they impact platform design.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and structured thinking skills; able to break down complex initiatives and propose practical options.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences