One bank.Many career paths.#makeITmatterHead of Payments Solutions (IT) (all humans)Location: Vienna, Wien, AustriaWorking-Hours: fulltime_permanentDivision: Erste DigitalCompany: Erste DigitalApply nowAt Erste Digital, you will be driving the digital future of banking, enabling better financial health for millions. As part of Erste Group, the largest banking group in CEE, our IT experts are the digital powerhouse behind innovation. #believeinyourselfThe Payments Tribe is responsible for all payment solutions for Austria and the GroupPayment function, including SWIFT, payment compliance systems, and card backend systems. We are seeking an IT leader to head this tribe, working closely with business stakeholders. In this role, you will be shaping the future of digital payments, enabling seamless transactions for millions.As the Head of Payments Solutions (IT), you will lead with a customer and reliability focus, enabling your teams to deliver value while maintaining the highest standards. You will cultivate technical excellence and teaching, empowering sustainable growth through continuous learning. By bridging business and technology, you will drive quality through culture, building for the long-term with a focus on impact over mere activity.What to do:Co-lead the Payments Tribe with key business stakeholders to translate business strategy into innovative technology solutionsProvide strategic leadership for the Payments Tribe's IT roadmap, ensuring alignment with business objectives for growth, stability, and innovation across Erste GroupDrive automation and optimization of payment processes to enhance efficiency and reliabilityClosely collaborate with other Tribes utilizing payment functions to ensure excellent end-to-end customer experienceEnsure the highest standards of security, reliability, and performance for all payment systemsStay abreast of emerging payment technologies and industry trends, proactively identifying opportunities for innovationLead and develop a high-performing team of Payment technology expertsManage relationships with external vendors and partners in the payment ecosystemYou check these boxes:Proven engineering leader with expertise in modern software development practices in a complex, high-volume and multi-technology environmentDeep expertise in payment systems architecture, integration, and operationsStrong understanding of payment regulations, international standards (e.g., SWIFT, PSD2), and compliance requirementsStrategic thinker who can define and implement a technology roadmap aligned with diverse business goals across Erste Bank and subsidiariesExcellence in building and maintaining relationships with business leaders, fostering joint management of the Tribe consisting of mixed teamsAbility to lead and motivate integrated teams spanning business, IT, and external partners in a complex multi-entity environmentStrong communicator who can translate between business and technical audiencesTrack record of delivering complex IT projects in highly regulated environmentsPassion for building stable, secure and scalable platformsWhy you will like us:Possibility to benefit and learn from our international, talented and passionate community at ErsteInterest groups and clubs: Take part in discussions and get involved in projects. Numerous interest groups invite you to engage with a topicHealth Centre - The Erste Campus operates a fully equipped health center that offers all employees a high standard of medical services during working hours.Employee benefits - Benefit from special conditions for financial services and insurances, supermarkets, clothing stores and many more.Employee Referral Program - Become a talent scout for career opportunities in IT. We are rewarding every successful referral for Erste DigitalA competitive and performance-related salary dependent on your professional and personal qualifications is granted - the minimum wage for this position in accordance with the respective collective agreement is EUR 82.600,-- gross per year. But this is just a formality, we are more than happy to discuss your actual expectations.The way we are:Erste Group considers the diversity of its employees as key to innovation and success. As employer we are proud to offer everyone equal chances, irrespective of age, skin colour, religious belief, gender, sexual orientation or origin.Apply now
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