Project Manager Senior (Banking/Fintech)

Every day at FIS, innovators, problem solvers and changemakers work together to create technology that advances the world of finance. We embrace new ideas, challenge what's possible and empower our teams to make a lasting impact. If you're ready to help shape the future of fintech, unlock your next chapter with FIS. 

About the role

 An opportunity has arisen for an experienced project manager to join our project management team. The team is responsible for ensuring the success of all projects undertaken by the company, both internally and commercially with our growing worldwide client base.

Your key responsibilities 

 The project manager will lead global projects of varying scale through all aspects of their end-to-end lifecycle working with clients, inter nal teams and external partners. They will ensure effective elicitation of requirements and formulation of fit for purpose solutions along with relevant implementation strategies which are agreed with all parties. Accountable for overall success, the project manager will define the project plan baseline and ensure appropriate monitoring and control during project execution, so the project is delivered within baseline scope, time, budget and quality dimensions. Crucially, they will be adept at building lasting relationships with internal and/or external client stakeholders, including senior sponsors, to ensure ongoing alignment and ultimately satisfaction with delivery outcomes.

Leveraging industry best practices and project management methodologies to implement effective governance and optimize performance, the project manager will deal with orchestrating cross functional teams, work scheduling and prioritization, communications and reporting, issue, risk, stakeholder and change management etc. in order to successfully meet the project’s objectives.

What you bring 

• 10- 15 years of proven end to end project management experience in the financial services industry (preferably payment/banking systems industry)
•  Software implementation experience is considered key
•  Experience and knowledge of application development methods and the software development lifecycle preferably with banking / payment applications
•  Experience managing multiple client projects in a virtual and multi-national team environment with a track record of successful delivery
•  Demonstrated / proven ability to build relationships at different levels with a variety of stakeholders and lead multiple cross functional teams working under pressure
•  Experience with project management methodologies such as PMI and/or Prince 2
•  Experience creating and maintaining project documentation in accordance with enterprise standards e.g. Project plans, RAID logs, status reports, dashboards etc.
•  Ability to direct project outcomes based on business objectives
•  Experience of working in a dynamic and fast paced environment
•  Experience of planning and implementing projects under contractual / commercial constraints.

Essential requirements:

•  Excellent spoken and written English communication skills
•  Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, MIS, Business or Finance
• PMI PMP certified or equivalent
• Logical thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Strong ability to learn new technologies and positively handle situations / tasks of wide-ranging complexity and risk
• Flexibility to travel as required is a must
• Flexibility to work unsociable hours with clients and teams in different time zones when required

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What we offer you

At FIS, your career journey is yours to shape. We provide the tools, experiences, and support to help you reach what's next. 

Here’s what else we offer: 

• Opportunities to make an impact in fintech 

• Internal career growth opportunities 

• Personal and professional learning 

• Inclusive, diverse work environment 

• Resources to give back to your community 

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