Project Management Manager

Job Description

As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way.  Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we’d like to ask you: Are you FIS?

About the role:

As a Pod Lead, you’ll oversee the day-to-day operations of the Project Management Office (PMO). Your responsibilities include planning, coordinating, monitoring, and implementing very complex technical and/or non-technical programs to meet organizational goals. You will develop and support a group of Project Managers, providing guidance in their roles, championing PMP business practices and ensuring adherence to the PMP Delivery Excellence standards. You will also collaborate with leaders from across the Capital Markets project delivery teams, building a positive and productive working environment to achieve our common goals.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide direction and manage day-to-day PMO operations.
• Oversee technical and/or non-technical programs for an FIS segment or division.
• Guide personnel responsible for the organization’s project portfolio.
• Define and develop project/program management best practices, processes, and policies.
• Partner with multi-departmental leadership to prioritize projects based on relevant criteria.
• Maintain project management efficiency (planning, scheduling, budget, risk assessment).
• Supervise project and program managers to ensure successful project delivery.

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent experience
• People Management experience, direct line management preferred
• Commercial software delivery experience is required, minimum of 5 years
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project)
• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, including industry best practices (Project Management Body of Knowledge - PMBOK)
• Understanding of various IT project methodologies and life cycles
• Knowledge of software industry standards (ISO, CMM, Six Sigma)
• Familiarity with financial services industry and FIS products/services

Added bonus if you have:

• Asset finance or lending experience

What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:  

• Flexible and creative work environment 
• Diverse and collaborative atmosphere  
• Professional and personal development resources 
• Opportunities to volunteer and support charities 
• Competitive salary and benefits

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EEOC Statement

FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Sourcing Model

Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.

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