Senior Project Manager

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Job Title

Senior Project Manager

What does a successful Senior Project Manager do at Fiserv? 

You will join our team and lead and manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are completed within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with quality standards. This role involves coordinating project resources, developing project plans, monitoring progress, and effectively communicating with stakeholders. You would also oversee project team members, provide guidance, and resolve any issues or delays that may arise during the project lifecycle.

What you will do:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to project team members, ensuring clear understanding of roles and expectations.
• Monitor project progress and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines.
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing effective contingency plans when necessary.
• Manage project budgets, including forecasting and control of project expenses.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships, ensuring effective communication and alignment of project objectives. This involves client-facing skills (internal and/or external) depending on project type.
• Facilitate project meetings, providing accurate and timely status updates, as well as resolving conflicts or obstacles.
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices, as well as conduct project evaluations and facilitate sessions to enhance project management practices and improve future projects.

What you will need to have:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience.
• 6+ years of professional experience as a Project Manager or equivalent position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and successful delivery of projects.
• Experience in driving medium to large size projects within an organization.
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, working with stakeholders at various levels, and building strong relationships.

What would be great to have:

• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field.
• Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification(s).
• Financial industry and/or manufacturing experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred) or on track to achieve certification.

Important info about this role:

• This role is on-site Monday through Friday. Fiserv considers in-person collaboration to be an essential part of this role as in-person office experiences help you with your overall onboarding experience and leads to stronger productivity. 

Perks at Work:

• We’re #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one.
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP.
• Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards.
• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program.
• Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities.
• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers.

This role is not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California,