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Program Manager, Payment Conversions
Program Manager, Payment ConversionsBlend360 • New York City, New York, USA
Program Manager, Payment Conversions

Program Manager, Payment Conversions

Blend360 • New York City, New York, USA
5 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our Fortune 100 financial services client is seeking a seasoned Program Manager of Credit & Debit Card Conversions to support a major card processor migration initiative for a large U.S. credit union.  This consultant will oversee the full lifecycle of two processor conversionsa debit card conversion scheduled for March 2026 and a credit card conversion in June 2026.

The ideal candidate brings strong expertise in both debit and credit card processor conversions deep understanding of card operations and experience managing cross-functional workstreams through complex migration timelines. This role requires proactive leadership hands-on execution and continuity across both conversions.

The Details :

  • Location :  Fully remote within the United States; must be able to work according to Mountain Time.
  • Duration : Approximately a 6-month consulting role through Blend with potential for extension (must be able to work on Blends W2).
  • Travel : Occasional travel may be required for conversion weekends anticipated for Marchand June
  • Benefits :  We do offer benefits to our full-time consultants including Health Vision Dental 401K plan Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs and an incredibly supportive team cheering you on!

What youll do :

  • Lead the end-to-end execution of debit and credit card processor conversions ensuring alignment across business operations technology and vendor teams.
  • Guide the project through discovery workflow mapping planning readiness testing and cutover weekends.
  • Manage cross-functional workstreams ensuring clear roles responsibilities timelines and dependencies.
  • Coordinate with external processor and services organizations including Velera (PSCU / Co-op) FIS Fiserv and other card processing partners as relevant.
  • Partner with the credit unions internal stakeholders to assess readiness integration points risks and operational impacts of both conversions.
  • Drive the migration of payment and card-processing functions from the current processor to the new platform (Symcor).
  • Oversee and track all conversion-related activities including :
  • Core system integration
  • Issuer and cardholder impacts
  • Data mapping and file processing
  • Testing cycles and certification
  • Mock conversions and cutover rehearsals
  • Provide structured governance status reporting risk management and executive updates.
  • Work behind the credit unions firewall as part of the extended delivery team ensuring seamless collaboration.
  • Support command center operations and issue escalation during conversion weekends.
  • Maintain continuity and leadership across both conversions to ensure strategic alignment and a smooth handoff to post-conversion support teams.
  • Qualifications :

    Education & Experience :

  • Minimum 5 years of program management experience leading both debit and credit card processor conversions.
  • Hands-on experience working with major platforms such as Velera (PSCU / Co-op) FIS Fiserv or similar issuer processing environments.
  • Strong understanding of core banking platforms card operations and payment ecosystem players.
  • Demonstrated success migrating issuer portfolios from one processor to another ideally multiple conversions.
  • Expertise in cross-functional program delivery risk management issue resolution and stakeholder communication.
  • Prior experience of working with or supporting credit unions strongly preferred.
  • Technical & Domain Skills :

  • Deep knowledge of card processing functions (authorization settlement fraud disputes cardholder servicing).
  • Familiarity with certification processes file layouts inbound / outbound data flows and integration patterns.
  • Experience coordinating vendor activities and ensuring alignment between core processor and servicing teams.
  • Soft Skills :

  • Exceptional communication and executive presence with the ability to influence and guide senior stakeholders.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage complexity competing priorities and tight timelines.
  • Analytical proactive and highly structured in approach.
  • Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across cross-functional teams.
  • Calm and decisive leadership in high-pressure cutover scenarios.
  • Additional Information :

    The starting pay range for this role is $70-75 per hour. Actual compensation within the range will be dependent on several factors including but not limited to relevant experience skills certifications training and location. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range and determining factors for compensation are considered for each individual circumstance. BLEND360 also offers a competitive benefits program to meet the health and financial well-being of our team and their families. You can look forward to a range of benefits including medical dental vision 401K PTO commuter benefits spending accounts life insurance disability coverage and EAPs.

    A diverse workforce is a strong workforce

    To deliver growth at BLEND360 and for our clients we believe as a Talent Solutions Company we have a responsibility and unique opportunity to positively impact the workforce. Diversity has played a critical role in our history our growth and continues to have a profound impact on our success.  We are determined to have equality in the workplace within our team and as an extension of our clients team.

    BLEND360 is an equal opportunity employer.

    Remote Work : Yes

    Employment Type : Contract

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    Experience : years

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