IT Epic Project Manager (ISO20022) – Cash / Implementation

Senior Epic Delivery Owner / Project Manager – Cash Modernization & ISO 20022 Expert

Duration: 1 year + extension

Rate: 600 – 1000 Euros Per Day

📍 Location: Brussels, Belgium
💼 Contract Type: Long-Term Freelance
💰 Competitive Package & Exciting Growth Opportunities

Are you an ISO 20022 expert with a passion for digital payments transformation? Are you looking for an opportunity to lead a high-impact program in the banking sector?

A prestigious financial institution is embarking on a Cash Modernization Program aimed at creating a next-generation payment system that is modern, efficient, and highly secure.

This initiative requires a seasoned Senior Epic Delivery Owner (EDO) who can drive and manage end-to-end delivery of large-scale cash and payment transformation projects.

This is a mission-critical role, giving you the chance to shape the future of cash infrastructure, working with top-tier banking, IT, and regulatory professionals in a complex, high-stakes environment.

💡 Why This Role is a Game-Changer?

✅ Lead Banking & Payment Transformation – Play a pivotal role in redefining digital payments and cash infrastructure, ensuring seamless, ISO 20022-compliant transactions.
✅ Be a Key Player in a High-Visibility Program – Drive an enterprise-wide modernization effort, collaborating with top-tier financial institutions, central banks, and global clients.
✅ Own the End-to-End Delivery – Take full accountability for scoping, planning, execution, risk mitigation, and stakeholder management.
✅ SWIFT ISO 20022 Compliance & Migration – Implement next-gen payment solutions aligned with regulatory mandates and evolving market standards.
✅ Agile & Strategic Leadership – Work with cross-functional Agile teams, architects, business sponsors, and external vendors (FIS, OPF package provider).
✅ Expand Your Global Payments Exposure – Gain deep insights into real-time payments, clearing systems, and next-gen financial infrastructure.

🔍 Key Responsibilities

• End-to-End Project Leadership – Oversee the full lifecycle of cash transformation projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery with best-in-class quality.
• ISO 20022 Expertise & Migration – Spearhead the transition to ISO 20022, ensuring alignment with regulatory compliance and industry best practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management – Partner with business leaders, central banks, regulatory bodies, IT teams, and third-party vendors.
• Agile & Waterfall Delivery – Lead cross-functional teams in an Agile delivery environment, managing risk, change control, and dependencies.
• Vendor & Contractual Oversight – Manage relationships with external technology providers (FIS, OPF Package), ensuring contract compliance and delivery excellence.
• Testing & Implementation Leadership – Drive end-to-end testing with external partners (e.g., central banks, clearinghouses, corporate clients).
• Operational & Business Readiness – Ensure smooth go-live transitions, minimizing disruption and maximizing operational efficiencies.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Financial Services Expert – Extensive experience in banking, payments, and cash operations, with a strong grasp of SWIFT and ISO 20022 migration.
• Project & Agile Delivery Excellence – Proven ability to manage complex transformation programs in Agile and hybrid methodologies.
• Payments Infrastructure Knowledge – Deep understanding of cash operations, real-time payments, regulatory compliance, and clearing systems.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management – Strong ability to influence, negotiate, and collaborate with executive leadership, business sponsors, and external partners.
• Technical Awareness (Preferred) – Knowledge of Linux, Windows, or Mainframe systems is a plus.
• Certifications (Preferred) – PRINCE2, PMI, or equivalent project management frameworks.

Immediate Interviews – Don’t Miss Out!
This role is mission-critical with a high degree of urgency. Given the regulatory deadlines and ISO 20022 adoption timelines, this opportunity is expected to attract strong interest from top-tier candidates.

If you’re ready to lead a cutting-edge banking transformation project, let’s connect and discuss how your expertise aligns with this exciting opportunity!

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements