Senior Project Manager

Education Desired : Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage : 15 - 25%

Job DescriptionAs 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:As a Senior Project Manager, you will work with closely with one or more of the FIS clients at a time to build and maintain strong and loyal relationships. In addition, you will conduct strategic discussions about how their needs align with our unique innovations while assuring exceptional service About the team:   Our Team coordinates the day-to-day project delivery, management of project financials and drive client relationship management for assigned FIS client. What you will be doing? Creates project charters to identify project scope, critical success factors, risks, etc. Manages the project work plan and holds the team and project resources accountable to variances in budget and hours. Possess thorough understanding of estimation, letters of agreement, master service agreements, staffing model, average bill rates and cost structure by level. Interacts with sales, systems engineering, product development, and other members of cross-functional teams. Oversees schedules and budgets to ensure goal attainment. Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate. 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. What you will need: 5-10 years of extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines. Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, e.g., 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 Added bonus if you have: PMP Certified Project Management in the financial services industry Knowledge of the FIS Wealth and Retirement products and services Advanced skills 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, Jira 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 salary and benefits #remote