Sr. Project Manager

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’re 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:

Our Senior Project Manager is the cornerstone of our project, ensuring seamless coordination of daily project delivery. They foster a collaborative team environment, oversee project financials, and build strong client relationships for our assigned FIS client.

What you will be doing?

• Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.

• Manages the project work plan and holds the team and project resources accountable to variances in budget and hours.

• Possess thorough understanding of estimation, letters of agreement, master service agreements, staffing model, average bill rates and cost structure by level.

• Interacts with sales, systems engineering, product development, and other members of 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.

• 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.

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What you will need:

• Project Management Experience: 5-7 years of recent experience as a client-facing Project Manager Lead in the banking sector, with a focus on payments or Fintech industries. This includes managing project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively.

• Client-Facing Roles:5-7 years of recent experience in client-facing Project Management roles. This involves managing client relationships, understanding their needs, and ensuring their satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.

• Complex Projects: 5+ years of recent experience managing multiple, complex projects simultaneously. This includes handling high-priority projects and ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.

• Leadership and Team Management: 5+ years of recent experience leading and motivating teams. This involves managing team dynamics, resolving conflicts, and ensuring that the team works cohesively towards project goals.

• Technical Proficiency: 5+ years of recent experience with project management software including tools like Microsoft Project, Jira, or Trello.

• Some flexibility in hours on occasion

Added bonus if you have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP)

• Certified ScrumMaster (CSM)

• Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP)

• Experience managing multiple, complex projects

• Knowledge of Canadian rules and regulations

What we offer you:
A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s 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

• Note: We have a hybrid work environment in the locations listed unless the role or business dictates otherwise

• No sponsorship available for this role

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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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