Principal Consultant - Payments Modernization Program Manager

with a scalable, secure, and compliant COTS solution.

• Architect and oversee the development of a rail-agnostic payment capability that supports SWIFT, RTP, ISO 20022, and emerging rails.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product, engineering, compliance, and client stakeholders.
• Manage program governance, risk mitigation, and stakeholder communication across multiple geographies.
• Ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and future-proofing of payment capabilities.
• Track KPIs, manage budgets, and ensure timely delivery with high quality.

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in payments domain, with at least 5 years in program management roles.
• Strong understanding of High-Value Payments, ISO 20022, SWIFT, Fedwire, and CHIPS.
• Experience with COTS product implementations in financial services (e.g., FIS, Finastra, Volante, ACI).
• Proven ability to lead large-scale transformation programs in complex environments.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Familiarity with rail-agnostic architecture principles and modern payment ecosystems.
• PMP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Candidates authorized to work for any employer in Canada without employer-based visa sponsorship are welcome to apply. Infosys is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role at this time.
• The estimated total annual compensation range for candidates based out of Ontario and British Columbia will be $ 153,620 to $211,990.

Preferred Attributes:

• Experience working with North American banks or securities firms.
• Exposure to cloud-native payment platforms and API-led modernization.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with minimal supervision.