Senior Project Manager – Visa Implementation Programs

About the role

Visa is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead workstreams for the implementation of Visa platforms, products and services across Acceptance, Acquiring, Processing and Issuing. The role ensures disciplined execution, risk management and audit‑readiness while coordinating with Visa, partners, clients and third‑party stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end workstreams (build, onboarding, migration, certification, testing, integration, operational readiness, cut‑over and go‑live).
• Maintain workstream plans aligned with the integrated program schedule and critical path.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities, track dependencies, risks, issues and escalations.
• Provide data‑driven status reporting for governance, executive updates and audit readiness.
• Support change control, scope management and stakeholder communication throughout delivery.

Required profile

• 8+ years of experience delivering technology, payments or financial services projects.
• Proven ability to lead geographically dispersed, matrixed teams.
• Strong understanding of governance, documentation and audit‑readiness in regulated environments.
• Fluency in English and Spanish.
• Willingness to travel 10–25% and work on‑site at least three days per week.

Required skills

• Active PMP certification.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project, Jira and Smartsheet.