Job Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you'll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.
We are hiring a Senior Project Manager who will focus on Technology project delivery.
What you will be doing:
• Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.• Manage project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.• Ensure requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.• Develop, define and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.• Interact with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.• Identify needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.• Coordinate activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope.• Assign and monitor work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interfaces with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.• Manage project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.• Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical teams, in internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.• Deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations.• Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement.
What you bring:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines• Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)• Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles, e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and the correct project application• Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry , e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma• Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects, e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools, such as earned value database, audit tools, project repository, including risk, issues and action items database, SLIM Estimate, Metrics and Control, Planview, Platinum Process Continuum
What we offer you:• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team• A competitive salary and benefits• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
Vaccination Requirements
All employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on or before December 31, 2021. Individuals with a disability (including a medical condition) or sincerely held religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement.
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EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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