Senior Project Manager

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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.
About the team:
This position will support Banking line business, specifically transaction processing. Primary Application supported - ImageCentre image processing. Interactions - directly with the bank, internally (core banking platforms, network, FOS, home banking platforms, Platform Care infrastructure group)
What you will be doing:
FIS Outsourced Image Solutions applications are mission critical to our clients and it is extremely important that these applications are scalable, stable, available, reliable, secure, and perform well. FIS is seeking a seasoned Project Manager to join our Image Solutions Outsourced Business team. This position will be responsible for all aspects of assigned projects which primarily include new system implementations, Data Center migrations, application upgrades and integration projects for the Image Solutions suite of products running in our Service Bureau environments.

  • Plans and coordinates all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.
  • Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.
  • Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.
  • Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
  • Interacts with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.
  • Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
  • Coordinates 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.
  • Assigns and monitors work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interfaces with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.
  • Manages 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.
  • May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.
  • May include customizing base products to meet client requirements, system integration with other FIS or third-party products or consulting projects and engagements.
  • Serves 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.
  • Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations.
  • Conducts 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.
  • Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.


What you bring:

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field or the equivalent combination of education, training, and work experience.
  • 5 or more years of Project Management experience delivering successful projects through closure.
  • Ability to manage multiple medium and large projects simultaneously
  • Broad knowledge of infrastructure technology; Network (LAN/WAN), Data Backup & Recovery, Server (VMware) and application virtualization (Citrix), IP Telephony, etc.
  • 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 financial services or managed services industry
  • Advanced skill in the use of MS Project and auxiliary tools.
  • Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines
  • Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely differing viewpoints
  • Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients
  • Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature


Added bonus if you have:

  • 10 or more years of experience in an Item processing environment or a similar financial transaction processing operation.
  • PMP Certification
  • Experience with Item Processing Software applications such as FIS ImageCentre, Vision IP suite, Vision Archive and Direct Suite front end capture applications (Branch, Teller and Merchant Capture).


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 broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step!
  • 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


Privacy Statement
FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.
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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More Information on FIS
FIS operates in the eCommerce industry. The company is located in Jacksonville, FL, Denver, CO, Atlanta, GA and Milwaukee, WI. FIS was founded in 1968. It has 57000 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Intracompany committees and Open door policy. To see all jobs at FIS, click here.
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