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Program Director

Fiserv · Basildon, Endeavour Drive · On-site

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About Fiserv

Fiserv is a global fintech and payments company with solutions for banking, global commerce, merchant acquiring, billing and payments, and point-of-sale.

About the role

We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 15–20+ years of experience in programme or project management within payments, card processing, or financial services technology
  • Deep expertise in payments processing, particularly credit card issuing and platform migrations
  • Extensive experience managing enterprise clients at C-suite and VP level, with a consultative, trusted-adviser approach
  • Strong delivery track record in credit card issuing and large-scale data migration programmes — multiple successful migrations delivered
  • Practical experience using AI and automation to streamline delivery, governance, and reporting — beyond assistive tooling into embedded and agentic AI
  • Strong understanding of card issuing platforms (VisionPLUS / FirstVision), data flows, and migration risks
More about this role

We’re Fiserv, a global leader in Fintech and payments, and we move money and information in a way that moves the world. We connect financial institutions, corporations, merchants, and consumers to one another millions of times a day – quickly, reliably, and securely. Any time you swipe your credit card, pay through a mobile app, or withdraw money from the bank, we’re involved. If you want to make an impact on a global scale, come make a difference at Fiserv.

Job Title

Program Director

This role suits a seasoned programme delivery leader (15–20+ years' experience) who can own the client relationship at executive level, shape programme direction where clarity is lacking, and drive teams toward outcomes in complex multi-stakeholder environments. The ideal candidate will combine deep payments domain expertise with a forward-thinking approach to AI-enabled delivery — leveraging automation, agentic AI, and data-driven decision-making to transform programme execution.

Strategic Client Leadership

  • Own and develop the client relationship at executive level — acting as a trusted strategic partner, not just a delivery manager.
  • Lead governance forums, steering committees, and executive...

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