Senior Manager, Card Operations Strategy & Conversion

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior Manager, Card Operations Strategy & Conversion to support a financial services organization focused on credit union mergers, acquisitions, credit card portfolio conversions, and enterprise platform integration initiatives. The Senior Manager of Card Operations Integration & Conversion will lead the end-to-end technical integration, conversion, and operational readiness efforts for complex credit card M&A and processor migration programs. This position has location options of Dallas, TX San Antonio, TX McLean, VA Responsibilities for the Senior Manager, Card Operations Integration & Conversion Strategy include: Lead end-to-end credit card merger, acquisition, portfolio transfer, and processor conversion initiatives from due diligence through post-conversion stabilization. Serve as the subject matter expert for card processing platforms, servicing systems, data migration, operational readiness, testing governance, and production cutover activities. Manage system integration testing (SIT), user acceptance testing (UAT), parallel testing, conversion rehearsals, data validation, reconciliation, and implementation execution. Partner with Technology, Risk, Compliance, PMO, Operations, Digital, Fraud, and external vendors to ensure successful portfolio integration with minimal operational disruption. Drive conversion strategy, vendor management, issue resolution, operational modernization, and continuous process improvement initiatives. Required Qualifications for the Senior Manager, Card Operations Integration & Conversion Strategy include: 7+ years of experience within Credit Card Operations, Card Servicing, Payment Processing, Card Platform Management, or Financial Services Technology. Experience leading credit card conversions, processor migrations, M&A integrations, card platform consolidations, or large-scale transformation initiatives. Hands-on experience with card processing platforms such as Fiserv, First Data, TSYS, FIS, Jack Henry, Hogan, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express ecosystems. Strong expertise in data mapping, migration, reconciliation, conversion execution, operational readiness planning, testing governance, and post-implementation support. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in highly regulated banking, credit union, or financial services environments. Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Finance, or a related field. PMP, Agile, Six Sigma, or similar certification preferred. Compensation for the Senior Manager, Card Operations Integration & Conversion Strategy include: Salary Range: $170,000 - $200,000+ depending on experience Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Sick Leave as required by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Zachary Piper Solutions