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Manager, Certification Projects

Nuvei

Nuvei

Canada
Posted on Apr 26, 2025

The Processing Systems team is central to accelerating payment acceptance at Nuvei and its clients. Timely certification of devices and interfaces broadens Nuvei’s solution offering enabling acquirers, processors, and merchants to embrace the latest technologies available. Certifications include compliance to various incoming specifications for transaction processing, EMV/Chip device compliance to the various card brands, and compliance to host/gateway specifications.

Job Description:

Manage the process of POS terminal certifications from intake to L3 certification to handover for production pilot. Provide technical certification and developmental support to POS product providers and payment gateways. Manage the work-streams, schedules, and work to assigned priorities based on direction and input from stakeholders. Ensure testing tools and systems are maintained to facilitate the most efficient execution of certification efforts.

  • Facilitate the process to intake new solutions for certification to Nuvei’s host and EMV/Chip per card scheme requirements.
  • Review required paperwork to confirm validity of LOAs and review and maintain other relevant documents.
  • Work with internal and external development teams to provide insight and support of host specifications and EMV processing.
  • Facilitate process for other team members to execute L3 and other test cases leading to card scheme submission and internal sign off.
  • Work with stakeholders to align certification roadmap that supports the needs and timelines of the business.
  • Train colleagues as needed to ensure the highest degree of proficiency.
  • Maintain tools, licenses, and updates that support the certification process.
  • Review card scheme mandates as applicable to ensure test tools and plans, and incoming certifications projects are up to date and compliant.
  • Schedule certification and support activities to ensure objectives are achieved.
  • Identify risks early and craft solutions to mitigate delays.
  • Draft and maintain standard operating procedures to ensure test scripts and processes are current and distributed.
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve complex processing, application usage, or business issues.
  • Escalate issues to the Processing Systems Team to manage issue resolution.
  • Participate in requirements, design, and roll out of new products and services.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, or Business or equivalent education experience
  • 4 to 7 years in-depth technical experience with EMV certifications.
  • Similar experience in payments systems and processing solutions management with relevant knowledge of acquirer processing and networks.
  • Deep experience and knowledge of EMV tags and other relevant elements. Formal EMV training is considered an asset.
  • Prior experience with online payment, or point-of-sale transaction technologies is necessary.
  • Understanding of US and/or Canadian payment processing systems and environments.
  • Strong teamwork skills and excellent collaboration skills with the ability to collaborate with inter-disciplinary groups.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong problems solving skills.
  • Results driven and flexible.
  • Self-motivated.

Nuvei offers a wide variety of benefits which include Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, Paid time off, RRSP and more.

Nuvei perks also include:

  • Frequent training programs on new systems and platforms.
  • Free Virtual yoga, meditation and fitness classes, community involvement, and many social activities.
  • Group Private Medical Insurance
  • Up to 2.5 additional days of annual leave a quarter, if company hit quarterly targets
  • Employee recognition program and possibilities for advancement in various fields.
  • Modern, dynamic and great work environment.

Nuvei is an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates collaboration and innovation and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. The team at Nuvei is comprised of a wealth of talent, skill, and ambition. We believe that employees are happiest when they’re empowered to be their true, authentic selves. So, please come as you are. We can’t wait to meet you.