Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Prairie Payments Joint Venture (PPJV) is a joint venture owned by three Prairie centrals created to digitally transform and modernize payment services for credit unions in the Prairies. PPJV's goal is to ensure prairie credit unions are competitive in payments and have access to efficient, modernized payments processing infrastructure.

ROLE SUMMARY:

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The Program Manager, Real-Time Payments will be at the forefront of driving the future of real-time payments developing and executing plans to deliver the Real-Time Rail (RTR) program. This role will excel at taking a hands-on approach to collaborate with cross-functional teams in product, technology, operations, compliance, risk, and liaise with industry partners and clients to ensure successful implementation of the program. The ideal candidate has a strong background in the Canadian payments industry including Interac e-Transfer, Payments Canada systems, rules and regulations, proven track record of program delivery, demonstrated strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage various stakeholder groups. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead and innovate within the rapidly evolving payments landscape in Canada.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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Strategy Development and Execution:

Develop and implement strategies to ensure success of RTR program and related initiatives. Develop delivery plans that support the short, medium and long-term roadmaps for real-time payments, ensuring alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements. Lead working group sessions with clients, vendors, stakeholders and internal business, operations and technology functions to understand and capture requirements, conduct impact analysis, design solutions, and identify issues, risks and mitigation strategies.

Vendor and Stakeholder Management:

Be the primary contact with industry stakeholders to influence directions and assess impact and risk to PPJV and its clients Manage change and lead business readiness in the implementation, including stakeholder communications, town halls and training Manage technology vendors and service providers ensuring they are meeting project timelines and deliverables.

Team Leadership and Collaboration:

Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of business analysts, operations and technology team members for a successful program delivery.
Collaborate with product, technology, operations, and compliance teams to identify requirements, issues and risks.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

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Education:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Information Technology, or a related field Master's degree is an asset.

Experience:

At least 7 years of experience in banking, payments, fintech or related industry. Extensive experience in system integration with a particular focus on real-time payment solutions and/or Interac e-Transfer. Solid understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements within the financial services and payments sector. Strong experience in transformation and change management programs.

Skills:

Strategic thinking, excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities, with a keen attention to detail. Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues to non-technical audiences. Strong leadership skills and experience managing cross-functional teams. Project management and risk management.

Key Attributes:

Proactive and adaptable in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners. Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry advancements.

THE ENVIRONMENT

PPJV is a fast paced and focused environment where employees and contractors share the mission to deliver efficient, cost effective, modernized payments processing to prairie credit unions.


Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume & cover letter by 11:59 PM on August 5, 2025. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.