Project Manager II

About the role

In a Project Management 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Sets up and 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
• Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations
• May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel

Requirements

• Experience with Government Solutions (EBT and SNAP) would be an advantage
• Experience in the Payments industry
• Extensive knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines as well as various IT project methodologies and life cycles
• Hands on Project Manager experience
• Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects (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)
• - Required Advanced Excel and PowerPoint user
• Powerpoint experience a plus
• A bachelor’s in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent experience
• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred
• Prior experience in the Financial Technology industry (Payments) would be ideal

Added Bonus

• If You Have Experience with Government Solutions (EBT and SNAP) would be an advantage
• Prior experience in the Financial Technology industry (Payments) would be ideal

What We Offer You

• A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech.
• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• Competitive salary and benefits