Senior Manager - Payment Program Management

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Line of Service

Advisory

Industry/Sector

Not Applicable

Specialism

Operations

Management Level

Senior Manager

Job Description & Summary

At PwC, our people in business application consulting specialise in consulting services for a variety of business applications, helping clients optimise operational efficiency. These individuals analyse client needs, implement software solutions, and provide training and support for seamless integration and utilisation of business applications, enabling clients to achieve their strategic objectives.

As a business application consulting generalist at PwC, you will provide consulting services for a wide range of business applications. You will leverage a broad understanding of various software solutions to assist clients in optimising operational efficiency through analysis, implementation, training, and support.

Why PWC

At PwC, you will be part of a vibrant community of solvers that leads with trust and creates distinctive outcomes for our clients and communities. This purpose-led and values-driven work, powered by technology in an environment that drives innovation, will enable you to make a tangible impact in the real world. We reward your contributions, support your wellbeing, and offer inclusive benefits, flexibility programmes and mentorship that will help you thrive in work and life. Together, we grow, learn, care, collaborate, and create a future of infinite experiences for each other. Learn more about us.

At PwC, we believe in providing equal employment opportunities, without any discrimination on the grounds of gender, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion or other beliefs, perceived differences and status protected by law. We strive to create an environment where each one of our people can bring their true selves and contribute to their personal growth and the firm’s growth. To enable this, we have zero tolerance for any discrimination and harassment based on the above considerations.

Job Description & Summary: We are looking for a seasoned Payment Program Test Manager 

Responsibilities: 

• Resource(s) will be working as a project and test manager, quality engineering. The person (s) will be working with Northern Trust users spread across global locations (with primary NT stakeholders in India) to manage the end-to-end testing exercise for enterprise ISO 20022 transformation, create options for technology implementation, master enterprise/program level business workflows & work with the project teams to deliver the solutions and help client with the end solution to meet the requirements of the Northern Provide senior leadership and oversight for CHAPS and other high value payment schemes (e.g., Faster Payments, SWIFT, SEPA or regional real time payment systems), ensuring secure, resilient, and compliant operations. 

• Lead the design and deployment of enterprise AI solutions within regulated financial services, ensuring strong governance, explainability, and compliance by design. 

• The person (s) who will be working as per defined roles in the previous point will be responsible for 

• building effective relationships with stakeholders and users across Northern Trust. 

• Define technical roadmaps & plans for implementing enterprise wide test strategies in consultation with business stakeholders / 

• Perform Enterprise Analysis inside organization 

• Liaise with client Technology teams for delivery to optimize identified solution 

• Collaborate with architects and product owners to shape end-to-end solutions 

• Identify and manage risks, maintain control over issues and manage dependencies using the prescribed procedures and tools 

• Provide project status reports to project/program management and where required run project governance forums 

• Support migration & test execution activities 

• Perform adhoc test management activities 

 

Mandatory skill sets: 

• Manage the end-to-end testing exercise for enterprise ISO 20022 transformation,  

• create options for technology implementation, master enterprise/program level business workflows & work with the project teams to deliver the solutions and help client with the end solution to meet the requirements 

Preferred skill sets: 

• Manage the end-to-end testing exercise for enterprise ISO 20022 transformation,  

• create options for technology implementation, master enterprise/program level business workflows & work with the project teams to deliver the solutions and help client with the end solution to meet the requirements 

Years of experience required: 

12 to 18 Years 

Education qualification: 

BE/B.Tech/MBA/MCA

Education (if blank, degree and/or field of study not specified)

Degrees/Field of Study required: Bachelor of Technology, MBA (Master of Business Administration)Degrees/Field of Study preferred:

Certifications (if blank, certifications not specified)

Required Skills

Program Management

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Reasoning, Analytical Thinking, Application Software, Business Data Analytics, Business Management, Business Technology, Business Transformation, Coaching and Feedback, Communication, Creativity, Documentation Development, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Implementation Research, Implementation Support, Implementing Technology, Inclusion, Influence, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, Optimism {+ 24 more}

Desired Languages (If blank, desired languages not specified)

Travel Requirements

Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?

Government Clearance Required?

Job Posting End Date

May 8, 2026

Experience Level

Senior Level