Senior Project Management Manager
FIS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jacksonville • Florida • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $119,560 - $200,840 per year
Job Level
Senior
About the role
- Enforce FIS governance frameworks across all projects, ensuring documented Project Charters that capture scope, assumptions, and change control aligned with FIS methodology.
- Secure agreement on roles and responsibilities between FIS, client, and third-party teams, establishing governance forums and escalation paths consistent with FIS standards.
- Monitor portfolio-level risks and issues, identifying patterns that could impact FIS delivery commitments.
- Partner with client PMs to maintain a joint risk register and ensure mitigation plans are implemented to protect FIS contractual obligations and client trust.
- Ensure all change requests follow FIS-approved governance processes and contractual terms, minimizing scope creep and financial exposure.
- Represent FIS in high-level governance forums (e.g., Steering Committees), ensuring proactive alignment with internal stakeholders and client leadership before major decisions.
- Translate FIS contractual scope into accurate project budgets and maintain real-time visibility of Estimate at Completion (EAC).
- Monitor compliance with minimum T&M commitments and proactively manage client expectations to avoid revenue leakage.
- Drive timely updates of FIS Planview status reports and ensure RAG indicators accurately reflect client, financial, and delivery health.
- Maintain “Get to Green” plans for all projects with Red/Amber indicators and forecast demand/capacity changes to support FIS resource planning.
- Forecast resource requirements and collaborate with FIS Practice Managers to address capacity shifts.
- Monitor team productivity and billable utilization, closing competency gaps and promoting cross-pollination of best practices within FIS.
- Foster a high-performing culture aligned with FIS values—collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, and guidelines.
- Familiarity with industry best practices (Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK).
- Understanding of various IT project methodologies and life cycles.
- Knowledge of software industry standards (ISO, CMM, Six Sigma).
- Familiarity with financial services industry and FIS products/services.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and communication skills.
- Ability to interact effectively with executives and maintain confidentiality.
Benefits
- Opportunities to innovate in fintech
- Tools for personal and professional growth
- Inclusive and diverse work environment
- Resources to invest in your community
- Competitive salary and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
project managementrisk managementbudget managementchange managementresource planningcompliance monitoringportfolio managementanalytical skillsnegotiation skillsproblem-solving
Soft skills
communication skillscollaborationproactive problem-solvingcontinuous improvementinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsconfidentialityteam productivityclient management
Certifications
PMBOKISO standardsCMMSix Sigma