Demonstrated success in leading high-impact IT-focused Mergers and Acquisitions projects with expertise in at least three of the following: systemintegration/separation, platform migration, IT architecture modernization,outsourcing of IT operations, or regulatory technology implementation; advancedprogram management skills, with the capacity to oversee large, complex projectsand deliver strategic insights to executive audiences; familiaritywith leveraging AI-powered platforms for due diligence, synergy analysis, andintegration/separation planning is a significant plus. Establish and manage program governance frameworks,ensuring rigorous oversight of execution across complex, multi-vendor paymentsenvironments; lead development of governance work products including statusreporting, risk management, and issue tracking; implement AI-powered tools forpredictive analytics on project timelines and risks and collaborate with seniorcross-functional teams to identify technology dependencies, risks, andopportunities across payments operations, product, risk, and compliancefunctions.