Cards Specialist Open Loop Transit

Location: Lahore, Pakistan

Division: Cards & Payments

Reports to: EVP / Head of Payments

Relevant experience: 10years+ of Cards Issuing /Payments Experience

Mandatory experience: Urdu / Immediate Availability (Preferred) / Transit Open Loop Experience / Cards Issuing Technical Experience

Purpose of Job:

To manage and oversee the successful implementation and execution of mass transit projects in Punjab, ensuring alignment with the client’s business objectives and compliance requirements.

Tasks:

Core Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Overall responsibility for the Technical and Operational setup for BOP with coordination of their stakeholders (e.g., PITB, PMA) to support the three transit projects.
• Running the PMO/coordination to achieve this setup.
• Provide support to the Client to ensure acquiring set up/certification.
• Provide support to the Client in the setup and launch of cards on issuance.
• Assist the Client with the connection of the automated fare collection solution to the Clients acquiring switch.

KPIs

• Timely completion of project milestones
• Successful setup and certification of acquiring systems
• Effective launch and operation of card issuance
• Seamless integration of automated fare collection solutions

Knowledge And Experience

• Project Management certification (e.g PMP)
• Extensive experience on Payments Cards Issuing including technical systems
• Solid understanding of Payments/Card Acquiring/Acceptance and processes
• In-depth knowledge of mass transit systems and related payments integrations
• Experience in managing large-scale projects in the financial services or consulting industries
• Strong understanding of local market dynamics and regulatory requirements in Pakistan

Mandatory Skills**

• Technical skills in payment application installation and system integrations.
• Notice period: Immediate availability (preferred).
• Relevant certifications in project management and payment systems.
• Extensive experience in managing large-scale transit projects.
• Proven track record in payment application implementation and system integrations.
• Experience in the Financial Services and Consulting industries.