PCI-DSS Project Manager (6 month contract)

EasyPark | Flowbird | Parkopedia - Together, we make cities more livable

Parkopedia is proud to be part of the EasyParkGroup and the world’s leading connected car services provider, used by millions of drivers and organisations such as Apple, and 20 automotive brands ranging from Audi to Volkswagen. Our mission at Parkopedia is to provide the best in-car data and transaction services, to make mobility ecological, efficient and convenient.

About the Role

We’re looking for a highly focused PCI-DSS Project Manager to drive our next PCI audit to a successful completion and achieve PCI-DSS certification within a 6-month timeframe. This role is hands-on and results-oriented, ensuring every department meets its responsibilities and deadlines.

This is a unique opportunity to coordinate a talented team in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

What You’ll Do

Audit Readiness: Serve as the single point of accountability for all PCI-DSS certification activities, ensuring alignment and timely progress toward the scheduled PCI audit.

Project Coordination: Create and maintain a precise project plan with clearly defined tasks, deadlines, and stakeholders. Track, report on, and escalate any issues that may impact the certification timeline.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with IT, Security, Engineering, Compliance and other relevant teams to coordinate documentation, evidence collection, and remediation efforts.

Compliance Gap Analysis: Identify any shortfalls in current processes or documentation; promptly drive remediation strategies to closure.

Status Reporting: Provide concise, regular updates to senior leadership and key stakeholders on project status, risks, and mitigations.

QSA Liaison: Act as the primary contact for the QSA, ensuring all required materials are readily available, properly formatted, and delivered on time.

What We’re Looking For

Proven PCI-DSS Expertise: Demonstrable experience leading PCI-DSS certification or recertification projects within a similar timeframe. Knowledge of the PCI-DSS 4.0.1 specification and understanding of the intent behind the requirements.

External Auditor Liaison: Experience managing QSA requests, facilitating interviews, and ensuring timely delivery of evidence

Project Management Proficiency: Strong command of project management principles, able to juggle multiple work streams and keep teams on task against tight deadlines.

Technical Acumen: Strong understanding of network security, data encryption, access control, and vulnerability management principles as they relate to PCI-DSS and compliance processes essential for PCI-DSS.

Effective Communication and Collaboration: Ability to coordinate cross-departmental efforts and communicate clear objectives, roles, and deadlines. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills to effectively address compliance issues and facilitate collaboration between teams

Problem-Solving Mindset: Adept at quickly identifying compliance issues and mobilizing teams to address them.

This is a contract role.