Job Description

Certification Test Script Designer & Release Project Manager

Location: Riverwoods, IL (Onsite – 2500 Lake Cook Rd)
Duration: March 2, 2026 – March 1, 2027 (~12 months)

Overview

We are seeking a Certification Test Script Designer & Release Project Manager to support participant onboarding and ongoing system certification testing across global payment networks.

This role will focus on defining testing requirements, designing and validating certification scripts, and leading release initiatives that support network participants. The position operates within Payments Operations and collaborates with global teams across APAC and EMEA.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system testing requirements in collaboration with product and functionality owners

• Design, validate, and publish certification test scripts for network participants

• Support test automation design within proprietary response simulator tools

• Lead and contribute to release initiatives and certification-related projects

• Create participant-facing certification documentation

• Train certification support staff

• Troubleshoot API and application issues during testing cycles

• Coordinate with clients, account executives, technology teams, and vendors

• Plan and prioritize work across multiple initiatives

• Conduct peer reviews of documentation and test artifacts

Testing & Domain Focus

• Core payment network systems:

  • Authorizations

  • Interchange

  • EMV

• Product and functionality testing supporting network participation

• API validation and troubleshooting

Required Skills & Experience

• Experience designing certification or system test scripts

• Advanced MS Excel skills

• Advanced technical writing and documentation skills

• Technical requirements design and implementation experience

• Test automation exposure

• API testing and troubleshooting experience

• Experience using Jira for project management (1+ year)

• SharePoint design and administration experience

• Strong collaboration and cross-functional coordination skills

Ideal Candidate Profile

• • Background in payments, card networks, or financial services

  • Experience supporting certification, onboarding, or system validation efforts

  • Strong project management capabilities with the ability to lead releases

  • Detail-oriented with strong documentation and review skills

  • Comfortable working in global, cross-regional environments