Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage :

0%

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 role / the team:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager who would be required to manage multiple new and existing client implementation projects within the Debit and Prepaid Project Management team under Card and Money Movement.  You would be joining a very collaborative and supportive team of 7 Project Managers. 

What you will be doing / Key Responsibilities:

Manage multiple client projects of various sizes against agreed budgets and timescales from contract signature through to live production

Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.

Maintain and develop business relationships with assigned clients through project kick off meetings, and ongoing project meetings presenting a professional image

Monitor all aspects of the project to ensure it meets company standards, methodologies and quality assurance guidelines

Control, monitor and report progress against plan and take corrective action as necessary in order to meet delivery obligations 

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.

Working with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.

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.

Serving as liaison between technical and non-technical teams

Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.

Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring / Skills & Experience:

Experience in a similar software delivery project management role

Experience in a customer facing role using consultative skills

Experience of working on multiple client projects simultaneously

Knowledge of financial services industry; within the debit & pre-paid card market would be considered a distinct advantage

Experience with platform and/or data migration projects would be considered a distinct advantage

Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines

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

Good working knowledge of MS Office products

Good working knowledge of MS Project

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 with internal resources and build high morale among team members

Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature

Knowledge of company’s products and services

What we offer you:

A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

A voice in the future of fintech

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

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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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