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 life cycle 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 (eg, 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