Project Manager Mgr.

Job Description

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 team This role is a part of our Retail Payment Project Management Team. The Software Delivery Manager applies professional principles, practices, and techniques to lead project teams and control project schedule, cost, and performance risks to ensure satisfied customers. This role has ultimate responsibility for the project and manages customer satisfaction, definition, planning, monitoring, and other aspects of a project. What you bring:
• Requires 14+ experience in IT industry and preferably 5+ years of project management experience.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
What you will be doing:
• 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.
• 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.
• May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel.
Added bonus if you have:
• Knowledge of FIS products and services
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Knowledge of basic financial analysis principles and ratios
What we offer you
• An exciting opportunity be a part of World s Leading FinTech Product MNC
• To be a part of vibrant team and to build up a career on core banking/payments domain
• Competitive salary and attractive benefits including GHMI/ Hospitalization coverage for employee and direct dependents
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
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Keyskills :
project management softwaredeliveryproject managementms projectproject plansquality standards