FIS
Financial Services
ProjectManagerLead
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“Project Manager Lead at FIS. Skills: Project management, Cross-functional coordination, Vendor management, Stakeholder management. Plan and coordinate non-technical projects. Manage project initiation activities”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Analysis
Some travel may be required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Extensive knowledge of project management standards, Knowledge of industry project management best practices, Knowledge of standards relevant to financial services industry, Knowledge of financial services industry, Advanced skill in project management software, Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines, Skill in use of negotiation techniques
Nice to Have
Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), ISO, Six Sigma
What You'll Do.
Plan and coordinate non-technical projects
Manage project initiation activities
Ensure requirements align to operational standards
Develop alternate requirements
Develop project plans
Define project activities
Define project schedules
Define project budgets
Define project deliverables
Identify needed resources
Define major project roles
Assign major project roles
Coordinate activities and tasks
Assign and monitor project team work
Provide analytical support
Provide project direction
Manage project issues
Manage activity progress
Assist with problem resolution
Assist with risk mitigation
Manage integration of vendor tasks
Track vendor deliverables
Review vendor deliverables
Serve as liaison between internal organizations
Serve as liaison in client organizations
Serve as liaison in vendor organizations
Deliver informational presentations
Deliver decision-seeking presentations
Conduct project closure activities
Formalize project acceptance
Communicate project acceptance
Handover project documentation
Complete post-implementation review
Identify areas of improvement
Oversee employees assigned to manage projects
Identify project management coordination gaps
Identify areas for improvement
Perform other related duties
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Project team members; Internal departments; Client organizations; Vendor organizations; Subcontractor organizations
Communication Scope
Verbal communication; Written communication; Informational presentations; Decision-seeking presentations
Process & Methodology
Project management standards, Project management processes, Project management procedures, Project management guidelines, Project management best practices, Project management software
Full Job Description
Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS youll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun. **What you will be doing :** • Plans and coordinates all aspects of non-technical projects from initiation through delivery. • Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation and necessary contacts. • Ensures requirements for internal projects align to operational standards. Develop alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate. • Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables. • 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 analytical support and direction. • 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. • May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project. • Serves as liaison between internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met. • Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations. • Conduct
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