What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Project Manager position at Global Payment Holding Company?
Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.
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Make your mark at one of the biggest names in payments.
When businesses modernize the way they manage payments and financial operations, great project leadership makes all the difference. As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll own the successful delivery of complex software implementations, guiding clients from strategy through deployment while creating confidence every step of the way.
You’ll join a team that partners closely with clients, builds trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, and delivers solutions that drive meaningful business outcomes. Your ability to combine project leadership, customer focus, and problem-solving will directly influence client success and strengthen long-term partnerships.
In this role, you'll lead enterprise implementation programs, shape project strategy, influence key decisions, and drive measurable outcomes for clients. You’ll create clarity in complex environments, build momentum across teams, and own successful delivery from project kickoff through completion. Your leadership will help clients realize value faster while contributing to the future of commerce through innovative payment and financial technology solutions.
What you’ll own
Lead complex software implementation projects from discovery through deployment, driving successful outcomes that align with client goals, timelines, and budgets.
Build trusted relationships with client stakeholders and executive sponsors, creating strong partnerships that drive long-term success and adoption.
Establish governance frameworks, including steering committees and project reviews, that provide transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.
Drive project execution by managing scope, timelines, risks, resources, and budgets while maintaining accountability for overall project performance.
Shape project strategies and delivery plans that accelerate implementation success and maximize value for clients.
Identify and resolve risks, issues, and potential escalations early, protecting project objectives and strengthening the client experience.
Lead cross-functional project teams, fostering collaboration, accountability, and high-quality delivery across every phase of the project lifecycle.
Influence continuous improvement by championing best practices, effective change management, and scalable delivery methodologies that enhance client outcomes.
Ability to travel 10-25% - majority is North American but could include international travel.
What you’ll bring
8 years of experience leading enterprise software implementation projects within professional services, consulting, systems integration, or enterprise software environments.
Proven success delivering complex cloud, software-as-a-service (SaaS), and on-premises technology implementations from project initiation through completion.
Strong project management expertise, including scope management, risk mitigation, budgeting, governance, resource planning, and change management.
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly and confidently to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Experience building trusted relationships with clients and senior leaders while leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
Strong analytical, facilitation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive projects to successful outcomes.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, Finance, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
It’s a bonus if you have
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or a comparable project management credential.
Master of Business Administration (MBA) or other relevant master's degree.
Experience leading implementations within Accounts Payable, Procure-to-Pay, or financial technology environments.
Experience managing software-as-a-service (SaaS) migrations from on-premises solutions.
Familiarity with enterprise resource planning and resource management tools such as CA Clarity, Mavenlink, Project Online, or similar platforms.
Experience with system integration, implementation, and conversion projects in complex enterprise environments.
Experience working in payments, financial services, or related industries.
About the team
Our inclusive and global teams win together every day. We’re proud to have the best minds in the industry, who you can learn from as you grow your career. The people, the energy, the connections – it’s unmatched. Come and be part of an ever-evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.
What makes a Globalpayer?
Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner and win as one team. We’re curious and innovative – always finding better ways to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it’s our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.
Does this sound like you? Then you sound like a Globalpayer. Apply now to take your career global.
$130,000 - $140,000
The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your location, experience, and other job-related factors.
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Salary : $130,000 - $140,000