Program Specialist

Women in Payments is a global professional network uniting women across the payments ecosystem with a shared vision of gender parity. We are deeply committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and we believe organizations are strongest when they intentionally build cultures that celebrate different perspectives, experiences, and voices. The Program Specialist is responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of Women in Payments’ portfolio of leadership and community programs designed to drive sponsor and member engagement, and sponsor value. This role manages the delivery and ongoing development of key initiatives including the Leadership Collective, Global Mentorship Program, POM Cafés, MC6 Spotlights and other leadership and professional development initiatives. The Program Specialistensures programs are executed with excellence while maintaining strong relationships with members, program participants, partners, and sponsors. The role requires strong project management, communication, and stakeholder management skills , as well as the ability to manage a high volume of sponsor, participant, and speaker communications across multiple programs simultaneously. Key Responsibilities Program Strategy and Management Lead the planning, execution, and continuous improvement of Women in Payments’ leadership and community programs. Oversee the full lifecycle of program delivery, from concept and planning through to execution and post-program evaluation. Manage multiple concurrent programs including Leadership Collective, Global Mentorship Program, POM Cafés, MC6 Spotlights, and other initiatives designed to engage the community. Develop and maintain program timelines, project plans, and workflows to ensure programs are delivered on schedule and at a high standard. Stakeholder and Sponsor Management Serve as the primary point of contact for program participants, speakers, partners, and sponsors. Manage a high volume of sponsor communications, ensuring sponsor de