Project Manager – Technology and Payment Systems

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc. (SGA) is a technology and resource solutions provider seeking a Project Manager – Technology and Payment Systems for a contract assignment with a financial services client. The role is responsible for planning and delivering technology projects, managing resources and dependencies, and overseeing implementation processes in a remote environment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop project plans, risk registers, actions, scope charter and resourcing needs. Identify critical path items, mitigation strategies and alternative approaches that align with the firm
• Lead Technology Project delivery and manage implementation processes including status, metrics, change control, QA and testing, and release
• Manage and coordinate project resources in a matrixed environment
• Identify and pro-actively monitor cross project dependencies, risks, issues and build in mitigation plans
• Develop and maintain key relationships within the project and create a collaborative work environment

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required
• 5-7 years' experience in technology project management
• Understanding of SDLC using both Waterfall and Agile methodologies
• Proven success in executing full life-cycle large, complex, multi-year projects
• Demonstrated ability to be successful operating in a virtual environment
• Excellent organizational, multi-tasking, and time-management skills
• Collaborative team player, capable of working well with others, but also autonomously with little direction
• Comfortable facilitating and leading discussions with large groups
• Understanding of DevOps and Continuous Testing best practices
• Effective communication skills across a broad audience
• PMI certification and Agile certifications desirable (PMP, CSM, PMI-ACP)
• Knowledge of Cloud Infrastructure a plus