• Technical Program Manager

    Motion Recruitment Partners (Phoenix, AZ)


    Technical Program Manager

     

    Phoenix, Arizona

     

    Hybrid

     

    Contract

     

    $60/hr - $76.5/hr

     

    This is an exciting 1-year contract opportunity with a leading global payments company based in Phoenix, AZ. This hybrid position (3 days on-site, 2 days remote) offers the chance to join a high-performing technology organization that drives secure, scalable, and compliant payment solutions across the U.S., Japan, and India. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing compliance with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard across the company’s core payments network, issuing, and acquiring platforms.

     

    If you’re looking for a dynamic and challenging environment where technology, compliance, and innovation intersect, this role is for you. The ideal candidate is a seasoned Technical Program Manager who thrives on solving complex compliance challenges, partnering across global teams, and driving strategic initiatives from start to finish. This position offers exposure to enterprise-level technology environments, strong mentorship from subject matter experts, and the chance to impact the integrity of a major global payments network. Expect professional growth, meaningful work, and a strong work-life balance in a collaborative hybrid setting.

     

    Contract Duration: 12 Months (with strong potential for extension)

    Required Skills & Experience

    + 5+ years of experience in compliance and risk management within Information Security, IT, or PCI DSS programs.

    + Strong project or program management background overseeing multiple concurrent initiatives.

    + Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and deliver results under tight timelines.

    + Experience collaborating with IT and IS SMEs on data collection, control validation, and remediation plans.

    + Knowledge of secure configurations for Linux and Windows servers.

    + Proficiency with network segmentation tools and technologies (firewalls, routers, proxy/API gateways, etc.).

    + Understanding of encryption mechanisms for data at rest and in transit.

    + Strong documentation and presentation skills, capable of creating executive-ready reports.

    Desired Skills & Experience

    + Knowledge of PI planning, product prioritization, and engineering capacity planning.

    + Familiarity with vulnerability management tools

    + Understanding of virtualization technologies and container orchestration

    + Experience with databases and distributed technologies such as Cassandra, Redis, Oracle DB, Couchbase, PostgreSQL, and Spark

    + Ability to read and enhance architecture and data flow diagrams

    + Strong communication, organization, and follow-up skills, with the ability to engage senior leadership and multiple stakeholders

     

    What You Will Be Doing

    Tech Breakdown

    + 40% PCI DSS & Information Security Controls

    + 30% Network & Infrastructure Compliance

    + 30% Program/Project Management

    Daily Responsibilities

    + 50% Hands-On Program Execution

    + 30% Cross-Team Collaboration

    + 20% Strategic Planning and Management

    You will receive the following benefits:

    + Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family

    + Dental & Orthodontia Benefits

    + Vision Benefits

    + Health Savings Account (HSA)

    + Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

    + Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance

    + Hospital Indemnity Insurance

    + 401(k) including match with pre and post-tax options

    + Paid Sick Time Leave

    + Legal and Identity Protection Plans

    + Pre-tax Commuter Benefit

    + 529 College Saver Plan

     

    Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

     

    **Posted by:** Kaejen Surat

    Specialization:

    + Project / Program Management