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Credit Card Program Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

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Payments Manager

Martinsville, VA · On-site

$59K - $104K/yr

Oversee Debit Card and Credit Card programs, including: dispute processing, charge-backs, managing card stock inventory, Regulation E and Z compliance, managing risk from compromised cards, fraud ...

Program Manager

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

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Program Manager

Fairfax, VA · On-site

$100K - $140K/yr

Program Manager Work Type/Locations: Hybrid in Fairfax, VA About goTenna goTenna is the world ... ITAR: U.S. Citizen or Green Card Required CLEARANCE ELIGIBILITY - This position may require ...

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How much do credit card program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for credit card program manager in Virginia is $67,078.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $35,700.00 and $91,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Credit Card Program Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a Credit Card Program Manager, you need strong analytical skills, a solid understanding of credit card products, risk management, and typically a bachelor’s degree in finance, business, or a related field. Familiarity with card management systems, data analytics tools, and regulatory compliance frameworks such as PCI DSS is essential. Exceptional communication, leadership, and stakeholder management abilities help drive cross-functional collaboration and customer-focused program enhancements. These competencies ensure effective program oversight, regulatory compliance, and the ability to grow and optimize credit card portfolios in a competitive market.

What does a Credit Card Program Manager do?

A Credit Card Program Manager oversees the development, implementation, and management of credit card products and services within a financial institution or company. Their responsibilities include product strategy, compliance with regulations, monitoring program performance, and coordinating with marketing, customer service, and risk management teams. They analyze market trends to enhance offerings, ensure profitability, and maintain customer satisfaction. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

What are some common challenges faced by a Credit Card Program Manager, and how can they be addressed?

Credit Card Program Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing regulatory compliance with innovation, managing cross-functional teams, and responding to shifting market trends. Staying updated with evolving regulations and maintaining strong partnerships with risk, compliance, and IT departments is essential. Additionally, program managers must be proactive in analyzing customer data and feedback to optimize card offerings and user experience. Effective communication and agile project management can help address these challenges and drive program success.
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Infographic showing various Credit Card Program Manager job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 61% In-person, 6% Hybrid, and 33% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,078 per year, or $32.2 per hour.
AVP Credit Card Portfolio Management

AVP Credit Card Portfolio Management

PenFed Credit Union

Mclean, VA • Hybrid

$121K - $292K/yr

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.


PenFed Credit Union rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

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Job description

Overview

PenFed is hiring a (Hybrid) AVP Credit Card Portfolio Management at our Tysons, Virginia; Eugene, Oregon; Omaha, Nebraska or San Antonio, Texas location.  The primary purpose of this role is to design and implement the cardholder lifecycle experience and engagement across all credit card products.  The position will drive growth and strategic innovation within PenFed’s cardholder experience by planning and executing effective balance and spend stimulation strategies.  The role will collaborate with Credit Policy and Risk teams, Marketing, Technology, Card Operations and Servicing, and other partners to ensure the member’s experience aligns with the overall product strategy. This position will maintain strong relationships across consumer bank product divisions to drive success of the high growth consumer business. Primary KPIs include overall portfolio balances, card spend volume, retention, and other engagement metrics.


Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job duties, and the position will perform other duties as assigned.

  • Responsible for growing portfolio balances, activity, revenue, and profitability on legacy and existing accounts.
  • Design, execute and analyze complex, highly strategic, multi-channel marketing initiatives through partnership and collaboration with peers in other departments.
  • Increase cardholder activity including Top of Wallet, average spend, and other usage.
  • Work with Marketing and other teams to create a portfolio marketing roadmap that includes Early Month-on-Book (EMOB) programs, Balance Transfer programs, Spend Stimulation, and another portfolio outreach.
  • Work with Product Managers to drive rewards engagement and usage through earn and burn programs.
  • Oversee existing credit card accounts engagement analytics, including EMOB activation, usage metrics, balances and retention.
  • Work with Credit Policy, Fraud, and Operations teams to optimize transaction authorizations.
  • Provide product performance reporting as well as industry benchmark data to executive management; be an expert with respect to the competitive landscape.
  • Leverage data and technology to analyze results, manage performance, and constantly improve the member experience.
  • Take the lead in creating requirements/user stories and orchestrating work efforts / sprints across internal and partner teams.
  • Support the broader product management organization and provide coaching and development opportunities for team members to advance their career.
  • Assist with special product strategy projects as needed.
  • Manage key external partners and vendors (networks, processors, rewards platforms, fraud/identity providers, digital wallet partners, etc.) including performance, SLAs, issue resolution, and commercial negotiations.

Qualifications

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing required, master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in credit card products in credit unions, banking and/or fintech industries required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ direct management experience and one (1) year of experience in a Director Level role required.
  • Experience with Agile & Scrum best practices required.
  • Expertise and experience in defining and building out program strategies and roadmaps required.
  • Experience with credit card engagement, rewards, and digital experience required.
  • Experience designing simple and intuitive user interfaces with the ability to create examples through wire frames and mockups required.
  • Experience defining “Digital Experience” best practices and developing prioritization frameworks.
  • Proven ability to address and persuade multiple constituencies including senior executives.
  • Excellent communicator across all levels within an organization providing clarity to complex concepts and solutions.
  • Ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion on time, within budget, and on or beyond scope.
  • Ability to work at the pace of a continuous software development environment using short releases.
  • Experience in using A.I. tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

No additional licenses or certifications required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on call may be required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $121,800.00 - $292,066.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

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Qualifications:

Equivalent combination of education and experience is considered.

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing required, master’s degree preferred.
  • Minimum of twelve (12) years’ experience in credit card products in credit unions, banking and/or fintech industries required.
  • Minimum of five (5) years’ direct management experience and one (1) year of experience in a Director Level role required.
  • Experience with Agile & Scrum best practices required.
  • Expertise and experience in defining and building out program strategies and roadmaps required.
  • Experience with credit card engagement, rewards, and digital experience required.
  • Experience designing simple and intuitive user interfaces with the ability to create examples through wire frames and mockups required.
  • Experience defining “Digital Experience” best practices and developing prioritization frameworks.
  • Proven ability to address and persuade multiple constituencies including senior executives.
  • Excellent communicator across all levels within an organization providing clarity to complex concepts and solutions.
  • Ability to deliver initiatives from conception through completion on time, within budget, and on or beyond scope.
  • Ability to work at the pace of a continuous software development environment using short releases.
  • Experience in using A.I. tools preferred.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will supervise employees.

Licenses and Certifications

No additional licenses or certifications required.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an indoor office setting with moderate noise.

*Most roles require working in an office setting with moderate noise and the ability to lift 25 pounds.*

Travel

Ability to travel to various worksites and be on call may be required.

Pay Transparency 
The anticipated starting salary range for this role is $121,800.00 - $292,066.00
This position is eligible for an organizational performance based annual bonus, subject to board discretion and approval.
This position is eligible for an individual performance based annual bonus.

#LI-Hybrid

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