Project Manager

Job Type Full-time, On-Going Contract, W2 Contract Job Title Project Manager Location California Job Type Full-time, On-Going Contract, W2 Contract Schedule Monday – Friday, Hybrid Pay Range $59.55 per hour Visa sponsorship is not available now or in the near future. Job Description Key Responsibilities Support planning and execution of product lifecycle and migration initiatives, including EMV 3-D Secure (3DS) version migrations, new-version adoption, and legacy-version sunset activities. Develop and maintain migration plans, milestones, dependencies, RAID logs, action trackers, and readiness reporting. Coordinate across Product, Technology, Operations, Certification, Client Services, regional teams, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive deliverables to completion. Track technology development, testing, certification, deployment, and operational-readiness dependencies. Support client and ecosystem migration readiness, including coordination across issuers, acquirers, merchants, processors, and 3DS technology providers. Coordinate lifecycle documentation and implementation materials, including program and implementation guides, FAQs, release materials, and client communications. Identify risks, issues, and cross-workstream dependencies; drive follow-up with owners and elevate items requiring product or leadership decisions. Facilitate working sessions, document decisions and actions, and maintain clear program documentation. Prepare concise status updates and leadership reporting on progress, risks, readiness, key milestones, and decisions required. Requirements 5+ years of experience in product management, program management, technical program management, business analysis, or related technology roles. Experience supporting complex technology migrations, platform upgrades, product lifecycle programs, or large-scale implementations. Ability to work effectively across business and technology teams and drive outcomes without direct authority. Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and proactively drive actions to resolution. Preferred Qualifications Experience in payments, digital commerce, authentication, fraud/risk, or financial-services technology. Knowledge of EMV 3-D Secure (EMV 3DS), authentication ecosystems, or related payment-security technologies. Experience with EMVCo specifications, testing, certification, or standards-based technology programs. Experience supporting large-scale client or ecosystem migrations and technology sunsets involving issuers, acquirers, processors, merchants, or technology providers. Familiarity with release management, certification, technical documentation, and client-readiness activities. Knowledge of AI prompt engineering techniques. Skills Project and program execution Milestone and dependency management Risk and issue management Cross-functional stakeholder coordination Analytical and problem-solving skills Organizational skills and attention to detail Written and verbal communication Ability to translate technical topics into clear business updates Education Bachelor’s degree.

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