Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.
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.
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 technical and analytical support and direction.
Interfaces with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.
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.

Knowledge of the industry project management best practices (Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK))
Knowledge of ISO, CMM, Six Sigma.
Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines.
Skill in the use of negotiation techniques.
Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles (conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, implementations.)
Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills.
Advanced skill in the use of project management software, auxiliary tools (MS Project, SLIM Estimate, Planview, Platinum Process Continuum, database, audit tools, project repository, metrics, controls.)
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
PMP (Project Management Professional) certification is preferred.
Added bonus if you have Knowledge of FIS products.
Knowledge of financial services industry.
Customer Support of FIS products in a financial institution.
PMP Certification.

Senior Project Manager – Technology

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