Project Manager

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

Responsible for leading projects from original concept through final implementation. Manages all aspects of a project including: project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality, and cost. Partners with stakeholders to generate innovative ideas and approaches for communicating updates and processes improvements.

Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for leading projects from original concept through final implementation.

• Manage all aspects of a project including: project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality, and cost.

• Partner with stakeholders to generate innovative ideas and approaches for communicating updates and processes improvements.

• Actively manages and escalates risk and customer-impacting issues within the day-to-day role to management.

How You’ll Do It

• Define project scopes and objectives. Gather project requirements. Develop detailed work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans, and status reports.

• Ensure adherence to quality standards. Review project deliverables. Resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirement are met on time and within budget.

• Lead collaboration with stakeholders through project meetings and shared data repositories. Ensure project requirements, progress, and results are understood by the team.

• Create communication materials that provide timely, consistent, and accurate information. Educate and engage end-users.

• Evaluate processes and develop improvements to increase speed-to-market and employee effectiveness.

Qualifications You’ll Need

The Basics

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology, Arts, Business or related field

• 1+ years of experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions, or related field

• In lieu of education 6+ years of IT Project Management

Bonus Points If You Have

• 2+ years of experience in Project Management, Computer Science, Infrastructure Technology Solutions, or related field

• PMI’s Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Strong Communication and Organizational skills

• Available to work outside of standard business hours

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Aug-14-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $58,500.00 to $90,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Plan

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

• STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today!

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

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