Project Manager Senior-Non-Technical

• Strategic Planning: Prioritize projects based on strategic goals, resource availability, and potential ROI
• Ensure that resources are allocated and utilized per strategic goals
• Project Planning: Plan and coordinate all aspects of projects from initiation through delivery
• Manage project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation and necessary contacts
• Ensure requirements for internal projects align to operational standards
• Develop alternate requirements or documents exceptions as appropriate
• Project Management: Develop, define and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, resources and deliverables
• Identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major project roles
• Coordinate 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 resource constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope
• Assign and monitor work of project team, providing analytical support and direction
• Maintain and report project status/health (i.e. Executive Dashboard, Project Milestone Gantt, etc.)
• May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project
• Complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement
• Identify project management coordination gaps or areas for improvement and recommends and implements solutions
• Risk Management: Manage project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved
• Assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed
• Communication: Serve as liaison between internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met
• Deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations
• Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams
• Resource Management: May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects that have a distinct beginning and end
• Select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• General: Some travel may be required
• Other related duties assigned as needed

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
• 5+ years' work experience managing projects in financial services or a related industry or related subject matter, e.g., finance/accounting, marketing, sales, business planning, business operations
• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Demonstrated skill in managing project resources and timelines
• Skill in the use of negotiation techniques
• 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
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature
• Project Management Certified (preferred) & in good standing

Project Management Certified (preferred) & in good standing

• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back