Nium, the global leader in real-time, cross-border payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the global economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans more than 220 markets, of which over 100 are in real time.

Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore.

Senior Program

Manager – Cards at Nium – lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex card programs and initiatives across multiple geographies. Work cross-functionally with product, engineering, compliance, operations, and external partners to launch and scale innovative card solutions. This is a strategic and hands‐on role requiring deep understanding of card issuing, program management, and fintech ecosystems.

Work with the Solution Engineering team from day one: co‐design architecture and funding flows so the programme meets Visa/Mastercard rulebooks while maximising interchange and incentive eligibility.

Own every issuing launch: steer the full life‐cycle from contract through scheme certification, first transactions, initial (T+90) white glove treatment and BAU hand‐over. Master the issuing critical path – schedule and deliver chip‐profile creation, personalisation bureau onboarding, VTS/MDES token provisioning, 3DS 2.x enablement and digital wallet integrations (Apple Pay / Google Pay).



Hand‐over programme to operations – deliver run‐books for programme management to operations.

At least 8 years of experience in program management, with at least 4 years focused on card issuing or payments. Deep knowledge of card issuing platforms, network rules (Visa/Mastercard), and payment flows. Exceptional communication and stakeholder‐management skills.

Strong analytical, planning, and organisational skills.

Experience working in a fast‐paced, integral, and cross‐functional environment. PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile certification is a plus. Based in Malta or open to relocation (full relocation package provided).

We Value

Performance – Through competitive salaries, performance bonuses, sales commissions, equity for specific roles and recognition programmes, we ensure that all our employees are well rewarded and incentivised for their hard work.

We offer medical coverage along with 24/7 employee assistance programme, generous vacation programmes including our year‐end shut‐down. We also provide a flexible hybrid working environment (3 days per week in the office). We provide role‐specific training, internal workshops, and a learning stipend. We celebrate together with company‐wide social events, team bonding activities, happy hours, team off‐sites, and much more!

We Thrive With

Diversity – Nium is truly a global company, with more than 33 nationalities, based in 18+ countries and more than 10 office locations. Depending on your location, certain laws may regulate the way Nium manages the data of candidates. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Full‐time Project Management and Information Technology

📌 MANAGER PROGRAM MANAGEMENT GLOBAL (Barcelona)
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