FSI/Principal -Payments Modernization Program Manager

Infosys - Bridgewater Township, NJ

Full-time - Senior

Bridgewater Township, NJ

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal - Payments Modernization Program Manager at Infosys Consulting's Financial Services Practice is responsible for leading strategic programs focused on electronic payments and modernization initiatives. This role requires a deep understanding of payment systems, particularly ISO 20022 standards, and involves managing complex projects while building strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Detailed understanding and knowledge of ISO 20022 message standards.
• Hands-on exposure to CBPR and FEDNOW/FEDWIRE demands for ISO 20022 through at least one full program completed and delivered.
• Develop data solutions for payments monetization, data quality, and lineage.
• Implement RTP through products like FINASTRA and FISERV.
• Gather and analyze business requirements, processes, and develop data maps for technology transformation initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on technology transformation programs.
• Manage end-to-end project execution and stakeholder communication, minimizing engagement risk.
• Support business development activities, including leading proposals and developing market propositions.
• Develop market-relevant points of view to sustain presence in the marketplace.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent required.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience with at least 3 years of management consulting experience at a top-tier consulting firm.
• Good knowledge of end-to-end value chain and architecture in the payments space.
• Experience in B2B Payments, Disbursements, Card Payments, Consumer/Retail Payments across various processes.
• Hands-on experience with ISO 20022, electronic payments (Wires, ACH, Immediate Payments) in multiple geographies.
• Experience with market-leading Payment Hub products and Card Processors.
• Experience in bank-level payments modernization programs and managing large complex technology programs.
• Knowledge of Fed WIRES, Canada Lynx, and SWIFT cross-border payment solutions.
• Experience in Engineering services, DevSecOps implementation management, and Testing services management.

Nice-to-haves

• Certifications from the Bank of International Settlements/FED or other recognized institutes.
• MBA or economics major at the graduate level.
• 3-5 years of experience in change initiatives in Banking or Payment Services firms.
• Exposure to Real-time payments TCH RTP and FEDNOW.
• Knowledge of liquidity management (Nostro/Vostro) accounts and solutions.
• Experience executing programs using Agile methodologies.
• Prior experience with market-leading Payment Hub products, Payment Processors, and Card Processors.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Insurance (Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal)
• 401(k) plan and contributions dependent on salary level
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off