Technical Project Manager (Cloud Implementation) for FIS Capital Markets

Job Description

We are FIS. Our technology powers the world’s economy and our teams bring innovation to life. We champion diversity to deliver the best products and solutions for our colleagues, clients and communities. If you are ready to start learning, growing and making an impact with a career in fintech, we’d like to know: Are you FIS?

About the role:
In a Project Management – Technology role, you’ll use best-in-breed PM tools to help us deliver products that will change the world of fintech .

About the team

FIS® Transition Management Team enables smooth transitions for Capital Markets Clients. Transition managers are technical project managers who act as a single point of contact and accountability during an implementation project. They support clients and internal partners with technology-related planning and challenges. Team is located across the globe and has more than 40 people on board.

What you will be doing:
• Planning and coordinating all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.

• Managing project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.

• Ensuring requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Developing alternate requirements or documenting exceptions as appropriate.

• Developing, defining and executing project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.

• Interacting with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.

• Identifying needed resources for projects, defining and assigning major project roles.

• Coordinating 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.

• Assigning and monitoring work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interfacing with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed.

• Managing project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved. Assisting 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.

• Serving 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.

• Delivering informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations.

• Conducting project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and completing 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.

• Identifying project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.

• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you will need:
• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines as well as various IT project methodologies and life cycles.
• Advanced skills with project management software.

• A bachelor’s in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent experience – PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Public Cloud Implementation projects (AWS, Azure)

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines

• Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

• Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles, e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and the correct project application

• Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely-differing viewpoints

• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to interact effectively with clients

• Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature

• Ability to drive multiple projects at the same time

• Prior technical background in Cloud is a plus

What we offer you:
A career at FIS is more than just a job. It is the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:
• A voice in the future of fintech
• Always-on learning and development
• Collaborative work environment
• Opportunities to give back
• 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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