Project Manager II-Technology

Job Description

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we’d like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role:
In a Project Management – Technology role, you’ll use best-in-breed PM tools to help us deliver products that will change the world of fintech. This will include overseeing the development of new products and services as well as new internal information systems and applications, new technology integrations, and infrastructure build-outs.

About the team:
We are responsible for all aspects of assigned technical projects. Projects may be focused on development of new or upgraded products and services, internal information system-specific projects that may involve development or enhancement of internal applications, technology integration and/or infrastructure environment build-out, delivery by service teams for outsourced solutions to external clients or delivery of new or enhanced products and/or services to improve customer satisfaction through use of technology.
 

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.

What you will need:

• 5-7 years of project management experience including standards, processes, procedures and guidelines

• Will to work a flexible work schedule

• 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

• Knowledge of financial services industry

• Knowledge of company’s products and services

• 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

Added bonus if you have:

• A bachelor’s in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent experience –

• 3-5 Years of recent experience with Implementations

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.

What we offer you:

• A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

• A voice in the future of fintech

• Always-on learning and development

• Collaborative work environment

• Opportunities to give back

• Competitive sa