FS Technology Consulting – Programme Delivery Lead – Payments – Director – Dublin

FS Technology Consulting – Programme Delivery Lead – Payments – Director – Dublin

EY is the only major professional services firm with an integrated Financial Services practice across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA). We connect our Asset Management, Banking and Capital Markets and Insurance clients to 6,500 talented people from 12 countries and 35,000 Financial Services colleagues around the world. 

In EY FS Ireland, we are expanding our Consulting practice and building our Technology Consulting team. We are actively recruiting high achieving individuals with customer and digital platforms experience with an expertise in multi-channel technology-enabled transformation projects/programmes within Financial Services.

The opportunity

Join EY FS Ireland you will be working with the best people on the most complex financial service issues, helping to shape the future of financial services. 

By joining the Technology Consulting team, you will work in high-performing teams that deliver exceptional client service, enabling organizations to grow, innovate, protect, and optimise their business performance – playing your part in building a better working world.

Your key responsibilities

We are seeking a seasoned Programme Delivery Lead with a proven track record in delivering payments technology transformations in a financial services context. The ideal candidate will be at a Director level, and will be responsible for the delivery of payments technology solutions, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

• Leading the end-to-end delivery of complex payment technology transformations, from requirements gathering and solution design to development, testing, deployment, and post-launch support.
• Leading the interaction with senior client stakeholders, to resolve important questions and challenges regarding payments transformation design, plan and budget
• Leading diverse experts working across various teams, including business stakeholders, workstream leads, payments system and functional experts, technical architects, developers and others to define and manage project scope, goals, and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining detailed project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and budget tracking.
• Serving as the main point of contact for project status, risk management, and issue resolution. Representing and explaining project progress to the most senior client stakeholders
• Ensuring the application of best practices in project management, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and Agile methodologies.
• Providing leadership and guidance to the overall programme team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

To qualify for the role, you must have:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 12 years of experience in technology delivery, with at least 5 years focused on payments.
• Strong understanding of payment processing systems, payments architecture and industry regulations
• Good understanding of European payments schemes e.g. SEPA.
• Experience working in banks across multiple product domains. (e.g., Retail, Corporate, SME, Treasury)
• Strong project management skills, with certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, SAFe) being highly desirable.
• Experience in delivering business value from technology as well as communicating the value to senior business stakeholders.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Stakeholder Management and working collaboratively with Development and Testing teams to deliver high quality solutions that meet client and user business needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting tight deadlines.
• Experience with budget management and resource allocation in a project context.
• Knowledge of data privacy and compliance requirements relevant to multi-channel solutions.

Domain Areas

• Retail, Commercial Banking
• Payments technology and processes

Products 

• FIS Open Payments Framework
• Finastra Global PayPlus
• Dovetail Payments
• TSYS

Have working experience one or more of the following tools. 

• MS Office, Visio, Project
• Jira, Confluence
• SQL, XML
• Collaboration and Design tools

Ideally, you’ll also have experience in one or more of the following: 

• Have ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty
• Conducting Workshops and interviews

What working at EY offers

We offer a competitive remuneration package. Our comprehensive Total Rewards package includes support for flexible working and career development, and with FlexEY you can select benefits that suit your needs, covering holidays, health and well-being, insurance, savings and a wide range of discounts, offers and promotions. Plus, we offer:

• Support and coaching from some of the most engaging colleagues around
• Opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career
• The freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you

All our employees are given a benefits package which they can tailor to suit their individual preferences. Our range of benefits include:

• Pension
• Maternity & Paternity leave
• Discounted health insurance
• Bike to work Scheme
• Web Doctor – Free unlimited online GP consultations for you and your family
• Recognition Awards
• The purchase of additional annual leave
• Cash incentives for referrals
• Hybrid Working
• Work Mobile
• Free Gym membership
• TECH MBA paid by EY
• Travel Pass
• Wellness rooms Available in some offices

EY is committed to being an inclusive employer and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. We strive to achieve the right balance for our people, enabling us to deliver excellent client service whilst allowing you to build your career without sacrificing your personal priorities. While our client-facing professionals can be required to travel regularly, and at times be based at client sites, our flexible working arrangements can help you to achieve a lifestyle balance.

Career Progression

• When you join EY, you will be supported to ensure that you are enhancing your skills from day one.
• Continuous learning, where you can develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• As you grow and develop here, you’ll discover opportunities to help customise your career journey, so that it’s as unique as you are – success is defined by you, we will provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership, we will give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture, you will be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
• We have embraced Hybrid working at EY adding greater flexibility and autonomy to the roles of our employees.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction and advisory services we start with a culture that believes in giving you the training, opportunities and creative freedom to make things better. Whenever you join, however long you stay, the exceptional EY experience lasts a lifetime.

Inclusion & Diversity

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. We believe that the highest-performing teams maximize the power of different perspectives and backgrounds.

We recognise the strength that comes from having a diverse workforce and building a culture where we support all our people to achieve their potential. You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

As an equal opportunities’ employer, we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Reasonable accommodations are offered at every stage of our recruitment process.

If you can confidently demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.

Join us in building a better working world. That’s Why, EY.

Apply now.

IMPORTANT: Where Agency assistance is required, our Talent Team will engage directly with suppliers. CVs / Profiles should not be shared directly with Hiring Managers. Unsolicited CVs / Profiles supplied to EY by Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted for this role.

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