PCI Program Director

Job description

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead a critical enterprise initiative: achieving PCI DSS Level 1 Service Provider compliance and delivering a successful, audit-ready Report on Compliance (ROC). This role will own the end-to-end program lifecycle—from scope optimization and gap assessment through remediation, control validation, and final QSA audit coordination. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of leading organizations through PCI certification as a service provider, with a strong emphasis on scope reduction strategies and tokenization. This is a remote position. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership: - Lead the enterprise PCI DSS compliance program for Level 1 Service Provider designation. - Develop and execute a comprehensive PCI program roadmap. - Establish governance, reporting cadence, and executive-level visibility. PCI Scope Optimization & Tokenization Strategy: - Define and implement strategies to minimize Cardholder Data Environment (CDE) scope. - Lead initiatives to reduce PCI footprint through segmentation, isolation, and architectural redesign. - Design and implement tokenization strategies (network, applic...