Card Authorization Product Delivery Manager

Job Responsibilities:

• Project & Program Delivery
  • Develop and execute comprehensive project plans integrating technical requirements resource allocation and timelines to ensure on-time delivery.
  • Lead and manage complex technical and product initiatives ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
  • Facilitate project breakdown sessions synchronize plans with product roadmaps and escalate risks/issues to leadership.
  • Ensure disciplined use and hygiene of project management tools (e.g. JIRA Jira Align) and maintain up-to-date documentation and tracking.
• Release & Change Management
  • Create and manage release calendars and schedules coordinating across development QA operations and business teams.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for program and release activities ensuring stakeholder alignment and readiness.
  • Review epics and stories for alignment with release dates and fix versions; ensure timely distribution of release notes.
  • Oversee change controls and maintain accurate records of release notes change logs and lessons learned.
• Intake Prioritization & Dependency Management
  • Manage intake for new initiatives and cross-team dependencies; facilitate intake meetings and document outcomes.
  • Collaborate with engineering product and business stakeholders to define program scope objectives and deliverables.
  • Conduct dependency mapping and proactively manage interdependencies.
  • Communicate priorities resolve internal prioritization challenges and escalate to senior leadership as needed.
• Reporting Analytics & Continuous Improvement
  • Provide regular concise status reporting (e.g. RAG status) and executive-level updates focusing on delivery progress risks and mitigation actions.
  • Maintain and update management tools; produce reports for product reviews and compliance audits.
• Team Leadership
  • Lead mentor and develop a high-performing team of project managers and delivery specialists.
  • Set clear goals delegate responsibilities and monitor team performance.
  • Foster a collaborative high-performance team culture.
  • Support quarterly and capacity planning across product engineering and finance teams.

• Proven experience in project management within a financial institution or credit card industry.
• Strong technical and product expertise; ability to translate business requirements into actionable project plans.
• Proficiency in agile methodologies and tools including Jira and Jira Align.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with experience in reporting analytics and dashboard creation.
• Exceptional communication and public speaking skills; ability to engage and influence senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated team leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships across teams.