Project Manager, Technology
FIS
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Jacksonville • Florida, Wisconsin • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $119,560 - $200,840 per year
Job Level
Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
PMP
About the role
- Working with functional and technical teams, engineering team, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.
- Managing project risk and assisting with problem resolution.
- Plans and coordinates all aspects of software updates or technical projects from initiation through delivery.
- Manages project initiative activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.
- Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, 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 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.
- 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.
- May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific project that have a distinct beginning and end.
- Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
- Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.
- Other related duties assigned as needed.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines as well as various IT project methodologies and life cycles.
- Advanced skills with project management software.
- A bachelor’s in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent experience – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.
- Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles, e.g., Agile
- Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
- Knowledge of financial services industry
- Knowledge of company’s products and services
- Experience with Project Management and software development tools - MS Project, MS Office, JIRA, Teams, SharePoint etc.
- 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.
Benefits
- A voice in the future of fintech
- Always-on learning and development
- Collaborative work environment
- Opportunities to give back
- Competitive salary and benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
project managementIT project methodologiesAgilebudget managementproblem-solvingrisk managementproject planningschedulingresource allocationproject scope definition
Soft skills
communicationteam managementconflict managementnegotiationtime managementanalytical skillsproblem resolutioninterpersonal skillsleadershipconfidentiality
Certifications
PMP (Project Management Professional)Bachelor's in Computer ScienceBachelor's in Management Information SystemsBachelor's in Business Administration