Senior Project Manager - Cards and Payments

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Cuscal is seeking a delivery-focused Senior Project Manager for a 12-month max term, full-time, onsite in Sydney, to lead the end-to-end integration of Indue clients onto Cuscal platforms. You’ll coordinate teams across technology, operations, product and client groups, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and drive governance and reporting for a smooth transition aligned with Cuscal’s strategic objectives and customer outcomes. The ideal candidate has proven experience delivering large-scale integration programs in payments or financial services, with cards acquiring exposure, and strong stakeholder management in a fast-moving environment. To apply, tailor your resume to highlight migration wins, quantify outcomes, show cross-functional collaboration, confirm onsite availability, and apply promptly; agency resumes are not accepted.

Company Description

Forward with Cuscal

Ever tapped your phone to buy a morning coffee or made a purchase from your favourite online store? Chances are, we’ve made it happen.

At Cuscal, we’ve been at the forefront of payments innovation for over 60 years, enabling seamless, secure solutions that millions of Australians rely on every day. From launching Australia’s first ATM to driving real-time payments through the NPP, we continue to push boundaries - and we’re not stopping now.

Job Description

Your opportunity 

This is a 12- month Max Term Contract 

As a Project Manager, you will lead the end-to-end delivery of integration activities, ensuring a seamless transition of Indue’s clients, products, and systems onto Cuscal’s acquiring platforms. This is a high-impact role where you’ll collaborate across technology, operations, product and client teams to drive outcomes in a complex, fast-paced environment.

You'll also make an impact by:

• Lead the planning and delivery of integration initiatives across the project
• Manage the migration of Indue’s client base and systems onto Cuscal platforms
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment, transparency and delivery success
• Proactively identify risks, dependencies, issues and implement mitigation strategies
• Engage with internal stakeholders and external clients to support a smooth transition experience
• Drive governance, reporting and communication across the project lifecycle
• Ensure delivery aligns to Cuscal’s strategic objectives and customer outcomes

Qualifications

About You

You’re a delivery-focused Project Manager who thrives in complex transformation environments. You bring a strong understanding of payments or financial services and are confident navigating system integrations and client migrations.

You’ll also bring:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale integration or transformation programs
• Experience within payments (cards), acquiring or financial services environments
• Strong stakeholder management skills across business and technology teams
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver in a fast-moving environment
• Excellent communication and problem-solving capabilities
• A collaborative mindset aligned to working as one team

Additional Information

Why Cuscal?

At Cuscal, you’ll experience interesting work that’s transforming. You get the security of an established organisation and the energy of a company committed to innovation. For 60 years, we’ve set the standard in payments, and now we’re preparing to redefine it for the future. 

You’ll also enjoy a range of benefits, including: 

• Recognition and growth: Celebrate achievements through IGNITE and grow with tailored development opportunities
• Wellbeing focus: We support your physical, mental and financial health with holistic initiatives and access to discounts via Cuscal Advantage
• Diversity and inclusion: Join a workplace that values different perspectives and flexible work arrangements

If you’re excited about this opportunity, we’d love to explore how you can contribute to our vision. Applications may be reviewed as they’re received, so don’t wait - apply now.

Cuscal is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and barrier-free workplace. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people living with disability, LGBTQIA+ communities and individuals from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Note: Cuscal does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or search firms.