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medium to large and/or medium to highly complex BU/PH.Job Description\nRoles and Responsibilities:\nLead the end-to-end execution of Visa and Mastercard-based implementation initiatives across core retail, commercial, and corporate banking segments within transactional banking environments.\nDevelop and manage comprehensive project delivery plans, ensuring execution within defined scope, budget, quality standards, and timelines.\nOversee risk identification, mitigation strategies, issue resolution, and change control processes throughout the project lifecycle.\nCoordinate and align cross-functional teams, including business stakeholders, technical leads, external vendors, and subject matter experts, to ensure cohesive delivery.\nGovern project oversight through structured steering committees, formal governance frameworks, and client-facing progress reporting mechanisms.\nDirect requirements elicitation, gap analysis, and solution design activities to ensure alignment with strategic 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