Director of Project Management

What We Need

CORPAY is currently looking to hire a Director of Project Management within our Risk Management division. This position falls under our North American Fuel line of business and is located in the Atlanta, GA office. In this role, you will own the operating model for intake, prioritization, and execution governance across SMB Risk initiatives & cross-functional projects. This role sits at the intersection of Risk Strategy, Risk Operations, BRMS, Product, and Technology.

The PMO Lead ensures the right work is prioritized, properly defined, and delivered with discipline. This is not a traditional project management role. It requires strong process thinking, comfort with technical discussions, and the ability to translate ambiguity into structured execution. The role combines governance, hands-on delivery oversight, operational problem solving, and continuous improvement leadership. You will report directly to the SVP of Risk Management and regularly collaborate you're your team and other departments.

How We Work

As the Director of Project Management, you will be expected to work in an hybrid environment. CORPAY will set you up for success by providing:

• Assigned workspace in the Atlanta office.
• Company-issued equipment + remote access

Role Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the role will include:

Program Governance & Portfolio Management

• Own the end-to-end governance model for Risk initiatives including intake, triage, prioritization, sequencing, and delivery oversight
• Establish clear prioritization frameworks aligned to risk exposure, business impact, and capacity constraints
• Facilitate recurring portfolio reviews with Risk, Product, and Engineering leadership
• Drive transparency through structured reporting, risk tracking, and executive-ready updates

Technology-Enabled Risk Execution

• Oversee delivery of system and workflow changes impacting credit, fraud, underwriting, and compliance processes
• Partner closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure requirements are clear, testable, and aligned with business outcomes
• Identify dependencies, technical risks, and operational readiness considerations early in the delivery lifecycle
• Ensure release readiness through structured testing coordination and stakeholder communication

Operational Risk & Issue Governance

• Establish structured intake and resolution tracking for operational risk issues
• Act as cross-functional liaison between Risk Operations, Sales, Product, and Engineering
• Drive root cause awareness and promotes systemic fixes over short-term workarounds
• Improve visibility and accountability for operational performance gaps

Regulatory & Control Enablement

• Support regulatory and compliance-driven initiatives by translating requirements into structured delivery plans
• Partner with Compliance and Legal stakeholders to strengthen first-line control maturity

Process Optimization & Automation Strategy

• Identify opportunities to reduce manual effort and increase decisioning consistency
• Promote scalable, system-driven solutions over spreadsheet or manual workflows
• Champion automation and AI-enabled process improvements aligned to measurable KPIs
• Drive adoption and post-implementation validation to ensure benefits are realized

Traits we seek for this role:

• Strategic Operator:
  Able to think in systems. Connects portfolio priorities to broader risk strategy while maintaining disciplined execution.
• Execution-Oriented Leader:
  Comfortable operating at both strategic and tactical levels. Able to translate ambiguity into clear deliverables and timelines.
• Cross-Functional Influencer:
  Builds strong partnerships across Risk, Product, Engineering, and Compliance. Navigates competing priorities without losing focus.
• Process & Control Mindset:
  Understands control environments, operational risk, and governance frameworks. Brings structured thinking to complex workflows.
• Hands-On & Technically Curious:
  Comfortable engaging in detailed discussions around workflows, system logic, APIs, and automation opportunities.
• Clear Communicator:
  Delivers concise executive updates while maintaining alignment at the working level.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Economics, Finance, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in risk, payments, fintech, financial services, or systems-driven environments
• 5+ years leading cross-functional initiatives involving Product and Engineering teams
• Strong program and portfolio management experience
• Experience operating in regulated environments with exposure to credit, fraud, underwriting, or compliance processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple work streams and competing priorities
• Strong documentation, presentation, and stakeholder communication skills

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire

• Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)
• Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide
• Robust PTO offerings including major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time
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