Lead Infrastructure Project Manager

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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:

What You'll Do

Accountable for leading the management of key, complex cross-domain, infrastructure projects. Responsible for influencing the execution of these from original concept through final implementation. These projects, executed through Agile, Kanban, and Waterfall project methodologies, as necessary, require a working knowledge of various infrastructure technologies.


How You'll Do It

• Applies project management methodologies, tools, and competencies to guide projects direction, implementation and development of work plans, schedules, budget, estimates and resource planning.
• Coordinates meetings with leadership, management, vendors and key stakeholders across the organization to define requirements.
• Collaborates with cross functional resources to review milestones, drives progress towards deliverables, and assesses project constraints to mitigate risks and resolve issues proactively. Leads analytical project execution to meet specific business requirements and timelines. Collaborates with cross-functional departments to achieve project objectives.
• Works closely with project management leads to support the strategic direction of the department. Develops and reviews all project plans for timely project delivery, and performs project risk analysis, tracking, and mitigation.
• Ensures completing project deliverables according to agreed timelines and quality standards in order to improve corporate security posture.

Qualifications You'll Need
The Basics

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• 4+ years Project management, infrastructure technology domain experience or related
• In Lieu of education; 6+ years Project management, infrastructure technology domain experience or related

Physical and Cognitive Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by federal, state, and local laws:

• Primarily remain in a stationary position.
• No required movement about the work environment to complete the major responsibilities of the job.
• Primarily performed indoors in an office setting.
• Ability to operate office equipment such as but not limited to computer, telephone, printer, and calculator.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Bachelors Information Technology, Project Management
• Other: PMP
• Detailed oriented and ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Accounting experience is a plus

Discover will not sponsor or transfer employment work visas for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-29-2025. 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 $77,500.00 to $131,500.00. 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

• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances

• Recognition Program

• Education Assistance

• Commuter Benefits

• Family Support Programs

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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