Programme Manager Business Center Cards

Company

With the merger of Interpay and Transaktionsinstitut into Equens, one of the most innovative payment and card processors in Europe was born. In 2007 Equens and Seceti (a subsidiary of the Italian ICBPI Group) established Equens Italia; in 2011 Equens Italia will be wholly owned by Equens SE. Together, the number of annual payments rose to 9.4 billion and to 3.4 billion ATM and POS transactions. Equens is now a top three payment processor in Europe with a market share in the Euro zone of well over 10%. Next to this, the company is always investigating new partners to join the company.

In the consolidating European payments market, clustering of transaction volumes, economies of scale and optimisation of quality are critical factors in competition. Equens is fully equipped to meet the challenges of the future and can support the current and future clients in making best use of the chances SEPA offers.

Equens has over 1.300 FTE, over € 288 million revenues and over € 42 million result from operating activities (2009 figures).

The market situation and Equens' strategy call for a strong Card product portfolio and a European focus. Realising growth by providing Card solutions that are fit for use is one of Equens' strategic spearheads.

At Equens, Business Center Cards (BC Cards, ca. 100 FTE) has primary responsibility for this business line. BC Cards has at its disposal a combination of product know-how, solution development and process roles for realising promises made to our clients regarding delivery of functionalities. In addition, BC Cards is responsible for extending product portfolio partnerships and selecting parties that are able to provide a standard package (solution) that fits the Card product portfolio.

In order to do this successfully, BC Cards applies the following basic principles:

• Generation of involvement in Market Management, Operations and Corporate IT.
• Clear responsibilities in the delivery chain.

To put these principles into perspective as effectively as possible, BC Cards uses an organisational set-up that operates based on Product Management responsibility, Project/Portfolio Management responsibility (14 Project managers, 6 Project Support Officers) and a Solution Development responsibility. Within the Staff of BC Cards, there are two programme managers, who oversee and manage the large amount of Programmes and Projects; one is focussing on the Card Acquiring-projects, there is now a vacancy for a Programme manager, who initially will focus on Card Issuing projects.

Position

Programme Manager BC Cards

Realises the day to day programme management, including taking the programme forward from appointment, supervising, management of the continuous change and closing under authority of the senior responsible owner and effective coordination of the projects and their interdependencies, based on the programme handbook Equens and in coordination with the Business Change Manager, leading to adequate delivery of new capabilities required for realization of benefits that support the Equens strategic objectives.

The programmes he/she will work on will mostly consist of a group of international projects with a very broad scope, which also involve Equens' external environment. In addition to a strong strategic impact, there is a clear political dimension. The purpose of programme management is to realise capabilities that can make a substantial contribution to the company's objectives.
As a programme manager he/she will be responsible for monitoring the realisation of the programme, and for assigning priorities to the various projects and subprojects of the programme.

Together with the executive, he/she will be responsible for giving presentations and defending points of view in various bodies.
Within the assigned authority limits, he/she will represent Equens in expressing points of view and making decisions in external consultation bodies.

The Programme Manager has to be a respected colleague due to both his/her competences as well as his/her personality. He/she will be able to work internationally on a senior level and combine result orientation with sensitivity in order to exert an influence and realise the objectives of the project. He/she maintains a stable position in a changing and complex environment, and achieve results.

Reports to the General Manager BC Cards.

Requirements

• Relevant academic education.
• Solid experience (> 5 years) in complex project- and programme management at a strategic level (experience with Prince2/MSP is a plus).
• Knowledge of domestic and international payments. 
• Experience with supervising, coaching and motivating employees in a changing environment.
• Seniority.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Able to solve problems.
• Analytical.
• Situational awareness. 
• Client orientation. Initiative. Pro-active.
• Independent.
• Creative.
• Refined social skills. Persuasiveness.
• Gets things done. Focus on results.
• Solid communication and presentation skills (in Dutch as well as in English).
• Able to correctly document recommendations and proposals in writing.
• Integrator and communicator with strong interpersonal and intercultural skills.
• International mindset.
• Prepared to go on international business trips (ca. 2 days per week).
• Enthusiasm.
• Humour.
• Pleasant personality.

Remuneration

• Salary that fits the job and the market.
• Excellent fringe benefits.
• Challenging job in an inspiring and changing environment.

Procedure

• Interview with NMC-Nijsse International.
• With approval on both sides, presentation to the client.
• Complete confidentiality

Interested?

You can apply by using the form below.