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
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 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
May include customizing base products to meet client requirements, system integration with other FIS or third-party products or consulting projects and engagements
Serves as liaison between technical and non-technical teams, in 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 technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations
Conducts project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement
May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific project that have a distinct beginning and end
Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions
May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of project management experience in financial services
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to develop and maintain professional relationships
Tech-savvy with the ability to understand technical language
Relationship-building skills and a passion to network internally