Position Overview
The Applications Development Senior Manager – This role is Payments Technology is a senior management-level position responsible for leading and delivering technology solutions within the Payments domain. This role bridges deep functional knowledge of payment systems and processes with technology delivery oversight, ensuring that payment platforms are robust, compliant, and aligned with business strategy. The overall objective is to drive the design, delivery, and continuous improvement of payment applications and systems in coordination with Technology and Business stakeholders.
Responsibilities
Payments Domain Leadership
Serve as the subject matter expert (SME) for payment systems, including but not limited to domestic and cross-border payment rails (SWIFT, ACH, SEPA, RTGS, Fedwire, CHIPS), payment messaging standards (ISO 20022, MT/MX), and payment lifecycle management
Lead the end-to-end delivery of payment technology initiatives, from requirements gathering through implementation and post-production support




Partner with business stakeholders to translate complex payment processing requirements into actionable technology solutions
Provide oversight and guidance on payment system architecture, integration patterns, and data flows across upstream and downstream systems
Team & Delivery Management
Manage one or more Applications Development teams focused on Payment’s technology, including conducting personnel duties such as performance evaluations, hiring decisions, and career development
Drive delivery of payment technology projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards
Allocate resources effectively across projects and manage day-to-day team operations
Facilitate Agile/Scrum ceremonies and ensure teams follow established SDLC processes
Technical & Functional Oversight
Review and evaluate proposed technical solutions for payment system projects, ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards and payment indust

📌 Senior Manager, Payments Technology (India)
🏢 Citi
📍 India