Shape Canadian payments strategy with Central 1 through product leadership, modernization initiatives, and a hybrid work environment. Guide industry change during a three-month contract.

As Director, Payments, you will lead strategic work across the credit union ecosystem. The role emphasizes payments product vision, regulatory requirements, client insights, and market trends. You will work with senior leaders, clients, and industry stakeholders to advance Real-Time Rail and Future State of Retail Batch programs.

Key Responsibilities

Lead regulatory and industry-mandated payments modernization workstreams

Shape medium- and long-term payments product vision

Prioritize strategic initiatives with clients and stakeholders





Drive change readiness across cross-functional teams

Support industry communications with Marketing and Communications

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience

Seven-plus years in payments strategy or product management

Solid Canadian payments landscape understanding

Strategic, conceptual, and analytical product thinking

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Lead Central 1 payments transformation through strategic product vision, regulatory expertise, stakeholder alignment, and client-focused execution.

📌 Director Payments Strategy and Product (Winnipeg)
🏢 Central 1
📍 Winnipeg