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Director, Card Conversions & Implementation

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Join a high-growth consulting firm that partners with leading financial institutions to optimize vendor and partner relationships – including high-impact card and payment network negotiations. In this role, you’ll take the lead in driving complex, high-visibility initiatives, owning the end-to-end execution of card network and processor conversions and implementations. This is an opportunity to bring your expertise in project management, systems and business process analysis, and large-scale migrations into an environment where your voice matters, your performance is recognized, and your career trajectory accelerates. You’ll work directly with senior stakeholders, guide cross-functional teams, and shape best practices, all while expanding your platform, sharpening your skillset, and growing alongside a firm that invests deeply in its people and their success.

Summary:

In this role, you will be the subject matter expert in project management, systems analysis, business process analysis, implementation planning, and quality assurance, supporting multiple implementation projects for credit card, debit cards, and/or network implementation and migrations. Assess client requirements, develop scopes and estimates, and create project plans and schedules to ensure that implementations are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the implementation of technical systems, software, hardware, or solutions for clients
  • Assess client requirements and develop scopes of work
  • Work with counterparts at large card processing vendors and networks to securing alignment on approach, plan and execution.
  • Create project plans and schedules and ensure that implementations are completed on time, within budget, and meet client expectations
  • Manage and mentor a team of implementation specialists
  • Respond to and resolve escalated client issues during and after implementations
  • Maintain awareness of current industry trends and best practices in conversions and implementation
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the implementation process

Ideal Background:

  • Bachelor’s degree in software engineering, information systems, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in implementing new card products, managing portfolio conversions, card network migrations, or related experience
  • Strong project management skills
  • Experience managing large-scale and complex system conversions and network transitions
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Fiserv Optis experience, with a focus on setting up PCF settings

Contact:

Ian Horsted
605-275-8803
Ia*@********up.com
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Client Partners

Unlike many in the recruiting & placement industry, Amy and the R&P team are extremely adept at understanding the capabilities and personalities of both the client and the prospective new hire. I’d work with them again without reservation.

Product Development Executive, Emerging Payments
Worked with R&P Group as a Candidate and Hiring Manager

We’re in the business of doing big things. We appreciate and value your partnership. I can confidently say this has been the best experience I’ve had with a Talent Acquisition partner in my career. Thank you.

SR. Sales Manager, Incentives & Rewards SaaS
Worked with Ian Horsted as a Hiring Manager

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Program Manager, Prepaid Cards
Placed By Terese Tyler

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CEO, International Money Transmitter
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Thanks to you and your team for the coaching, partnership, and enthusiastic support during my career transition process.

Top-Producing Corporate Card Sales Executive Placed By Ian Horsted

Professional, polished, and with a sharp eye for niche talent, Terese is a pleasure to work with through and through. From the start to finish of each process, Terese is communicative and positive yet straightforward. I highly recommend working with R&P Group.

Consumer Marketing Leader, Payments Program Manager
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R&P Group was very easy to work with – and very friendly! They brought me the best candidates for my open positions and even did the negotiating.

SVP Sales, Commercial Card Issuer
Worked with Ian Horsted

I am so passionate about my new position, where R&P Group placed me. They’ve made a great fit for both me and my new company!

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Worked with Helen Majusiak

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Your successful hire starts here. Let's create success together.

Sioux Falls, SD | Ian@RandPgroup.com | 605.275.8803

Sioux Falls, SD
Ian@RandPgroup.com
605.275.8803

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