Our client, a leading consulting firm, is seeking an experienced professional to join their team as a Technical Expert/Project Manager for Card Payments. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead the technical implementation of payments products and support the go-to-market strategy for the organization’s card payments business. The position is based in Mauritius, with a 12-month contract.

This role requires extensive expertise in card payments, project management, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders to ensure seamless implementation and operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the team, processors, and other relevant stakeholders to implement Principal licensing, Commercial debit cards, Commercial credit cards, MPGS, and XB Send.
• Project manage all activities related to going live with products, including:
• Develop a comprehensive list of activities and dependencies.
• Track activities and escalate any roadblocks.
• Coordinate within Mastercard teams, the client, and third parties to support the completion of critical tasks.
• Support the client in setting up various processes and systems to run the card business efficiently.
• Train and upskill the client on relevant processes for running a card business (including payments, reconciliation, settlement, billing, and chargebacks).
• Oversee all aspects of project execution, ensuring on-time, within-budget, and within-scope delivery.
• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor project progress.
• Prepare reports for upper management on project status.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors for flawless execution of multiple projects.
• Define project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Develop detailed project plans to monitor and track progress.
• Manage changes to project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate verification techniques.
• Measure performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques.
• Manage relationships with the client and relevant stakeholders.
• Perform risk management to minimize potential risks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with third-party vendors.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Meet with clients to take detailed briefs and clarify specific project requirements.
• Track project performance to analyze successful completion of short- and long-term goals.
• Meet budgetary objectives and adjust project constraints based on financial analysis.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Number of products launched successfully.
• Successful launch of the Commercial Card product.
• Successful implementation of the Mastercard Payment Gateway (MPGS).

Qualifications and Experience

• 10+ years of experience in the card payments business and project implementation.
• Proven working experience in project management, with a focus on payment systems.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or PRINCE II certification is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of acquiring and issuing payment systems.
• Commercial card issuing knowledge is a plus.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills, including attention to detail and multitasking capabilities.
• Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field of study or equivalent work experience.
• Based in Mauritius.

Mandatory Skills

• Payments project implementation and management.
• Deep knowledge of payment systems.
• On-site presence in Mauritius.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.

Contract Details

• Location: Mauritius
• Term: 12 months

This role presents an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of card payments. If you are passionate about driving results and have a deep understanding of the payment systems landscape, we encourage you to apply