Project Manager

Aperia Solutions is a Texas-based fintech and managed consultancy firm specializing in custom SaaS applications and software-based solutions for the payments, banking, and processing industry. Founded in 1999, Aperia offers business intelligence, risk management, compliance, and customer intelligence platforms to banks, processors, payment facilitators, merchant service providers, independent sales organizations, and government entities. With offices in Dallas, Washington DC, and Vietnam, Aperia is a fast-paced, global organization focused on improving efficiency in compliance, risk, and customer service operations.

About the role

The Project Manager is responsible for planning, tracking, and managing enterprise projects for a key client in the payments space.

Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate project planning, host and attend daily stand-up meetings, participate in sprint reviews, lead and play an active role in lessons-learned and retrospectives.
• Active participation and evaluation of sprint and release planning towards delivery of a cohesive project schedule; participate in demos and other Scrum-related meetings.
• Conduct routine planning sessions with the Scrum Master, Client Engagement Manager, and Product Owner for alignment on project plan and roadmap.
• Evaluate sprint/release progress relative to the project plan.
• Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability, and visibility.
• Lead projects assigned with ability to properly initiate, plan, execute, control, and close work to meet outlined success criteria.
• Produce Project Plans, Estimates, and Deliverables consistent with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
• Monitor and report on Project Status, Project Milestones, and Issues.
• Prepare estimates of Effort (EOE) and evaluate Estimates to Complete (ETC).
• Interface with internal Business Analysts, Technical Personnel, and Management to assess and determine resource requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Define standards for Project Management documentation, measurements, and reporting.
• Support project team with project deliverables as necessary.
• Interface with Aperia Solutions clients as necessary regarding project status and issues.

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in project management in an Agile environment.
• AI project experience.
• Experience in delivery of technical software solutions using SDLC methodologies that support Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile models.
• Familiarity with Project Management concepts, deliverables, and techniques.
• Demonstrated experience in producing project tracking documentation.
• Experience in conflict resolution.
• Process orientation with emphasis on measurement and feedback.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated leadership in motivating teams to high performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills at the business and technical level.
• Strong work ethic, commitment, and teamwork.
• Ability to work independently with little supervision.
• Able to work flexible hours, especially during critical project schedules.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
• BA or BS Degree preferred.
• Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and drug test as part of the selection process.
• This position is not eligible for sponsorship.

Skills

• Agile project management
• SDLC methodologies (Waterfall, Iterative, Agile)
• Project planning and tracking
• Conflict resolution
• Team leadership and motivation
• Written and verbal communication

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Willingness to participate in late night calls periodically

Work Location

• Omaha, NE
• Alpharetta, GA
• Frisco, TX

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Childcare assistance
• Education reimbursement
• Fitness membership
• Volunteer time off

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or management.