Wallet & Card Program Manager
3 days ago
Alcobendas
Job Title: Wallet & Card Program Manager We are seeking a Wallets & Card Program Manager to lead the strategy, design, and technical implementation of our digital wallet and debit card programs in Europe. This role sits at the intersection of product, payments technology, and regulatory compliance, and will own the end-to-end lifecycle of wallet and card solutions — from product vision to scheme integration, launch, and optimizat ion.The ideal candidate combines strong product thinking with hands-on understanding of Payment Accounts, card issuing payment rails, digital wallets and core banking integrations What You’ll do • OwnDefine and execute the strategic roadmap for Payment Accounts, Debit Cards, and Digital Wallet capabilities, aligning with company growth strategy, regulatory requirements, and market opportuni, • tiesContinuously evaluate market trends, competitive offerings, and customers need to identify opportunities for new product features, monetization models, • Design and oversee the end-to-end card and wallet ecosystem architecture, integrating internal and external systems, • Drive end-to-end testing and validation to ensure Accounts and Card functionalities operate seamlessly across all platforms during each product implementation and release, • Prioritize initiatives and maintain a structured product backlog and delivery roadmap balancing regulatory, operational, and customer experience needs, • .Gather and prioritize requirements from internal stakeholders including business, operations, compliance, and customer support, • Define functional requirements and translate business requirements into clear product specifications for core banking capabilities supporting payment accounts and Cards, • Drive innovation in wallet functionality includes card controls, real-time payments, tokenized payments, APY, Multicurrency and digital banking capabilities., • Manage strategic relationships with card schemes (e.g., Visa / Mastercard), card processors, and other payment infrastructure providers, • Define and manage the full product lifecycle of Payment Account and Card products, • Ensure operational teams have the processes, tools, and documentation needed to support payment products effectively, • Ensure strong program governance, tracking delivery progress, managing risks, and ensuring timely resolution of blockers Competencies • Strategic thinking with strong execution mindset, • Strong technical fluency, • Structured program management, • Data-driven decision making Experience • 5+ years in fintech, payments, or digital banking, • Hands-on experience with card issuing programs and digital wallet integration, • Experience working with third-party processors and core banking platform, • Ability to translate strategy into scalable pr
