Project Manager Sr. Lead

At FIS, our technology and our people are moving forward. We advance the way the world pays, banks and invests. We believe in building inclusive, diverse teams. Together, we innovate to help our colleagues, clients and communities succeed.

About The Role

You will lead complex, high-impact client engagements within the Payments Professional Services organization, delivering customized solutions across application development, testing, and consulting. This role drives successful execution of large-scale initiatives with significant visibility, risk, and business impact. You will operate with a high degree of autonomy, influencing stakeholders and guiding cross-functional teams to deliver measurable results. Success is defined by delivering projects on time, within scope and budget, while advancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of complex, high-visibility projects ranging from 500 to 4,000 project hours
• Manage project budgets of $100K to $1M, ensuring financial accountability and delivery success
• Lead cross-functional teams of 5 to 15+ members to achieve client and business objectives
• Define project scope, timelines, resources, and milestones while managing risks and dependencies
• Partner with clients, stakeholders, and business leaders to deliver strategic solutions and measurable outcomes
• Apply Agile, Scrum, and Waterfall methodologies across diverse project environments
• Drive process improvements and delivery best practices to increase efficiency and quality
• Communicate project status, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders, including executive leadership
• Utilize project management tools to monitor progress, performance metrics, and issue resolution
• Mentor team members and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Systems, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 8+ years of experience managing complex technology projects in financial services, fintech, or similar industries
• Proven success delivering large-scale projects with defined budgets, timelines, and risk management requirements
• Strong knowledge of project management frameworks, including PMBOK, Agile (Scrum), and Waterfall
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
• Advanced project planning, budgeting, forecasting, and resource management skills
• Experience with project management and portfolio tools such as Microsoft Project, Planview, and risk management platforms
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, and decision-making capabilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience leading custom code deployment projects within fintech environments
• Professional services or client-facing project delivery experience
• PMP, Agile, Scrum Master, or related project management certification
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies
• Strong executive communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills

Benefits

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech
• Personal and professional learning
• Inclusive, diverse work environment
• Resources to give back to your community
• Competitive salary and benefits