Technical Program Manager

This is an exciting 1-year contract opportunity with a leading global payments company based in Phoenix, AZ. This hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) offers the chance to join a high-performing technology organization that drives secure, scalable, and compliant payment solutions across the U.S., Japan, and India. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard across the company’s core payments network, issuing, and acquiring platforms.

If you’re looking for a dynamic and challenging environment where technology, compliance, and innovation intersect, this role is for you. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Technical Program Manager who thrives on solving complex compliance challenges, partnering across global teams, and driving strategic initiatives from start to finish. This position offers exposure to enterprise-level technology environments, strong mentorship from subject matter experts, and the chance to impact the integrity of a major global payments network. Expect professional growth, meaningful work, and a strong work-life balance in a collaborative hybrid setting.

Contract Duration : 12 Months (with strong potential for extension)

Required Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in compliance and risk management within Information Security, IT, or PCI DSS programs.
• Strong project or program management background overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver results under tight timelines.
• Experience collaborating with IT and IS SMEs on data collection, control validation, and remediation plans.
• Knowledge of secure configurations for Linux and Windows servers.
• Proficiency with network segmentation tools and technologies (firewalls, routers, proxy / API gateways, etc.).
• Understanding of encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transit.

Strong documentation and presentation skills, capable of creating executive-ready reports.

Desired Skills & Experience

Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and multiple stakeholders

What You Will Be Doing

Tech Breakdown

30% Program / Project Management

Daily Responsibilities