GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
\u2022 Plans and coordinates all aspects of non-technical projects from initiation through delivery.
\u2022 Manages project initiation activities including project definition, scoping a, tracking and reporting
\u2022 Ensures requirements for internal projects align to operational standards. Develop alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.
\u2022 Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
\u2022 Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
\u2022 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.
\u2022 Assigns and monitors work of project team, providing analytical support and direction.
\u2022 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.
\u2022 May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.
\u2022 Serves as liaison between internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.
\u2022 Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations.
\u2022 Conducts project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement.
\u2022 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.
\u2022 Identifies project management coordination gaps or areas for improvement and recommends and implements solutions.
\u2022 Some travel may be required.
\u2022 Other related duties assigned as needed.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelor\u2019s degree in business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
\u2022 Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
\u2022 Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
\u2022 Knowledge of standards relevant to the financial services industry , e.g., ISO, Six Sigma
\u2022 Knowledge of financial services industry
\u2022 Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects, e.g., MS Project and auxiliary tools, such as earned value database, audit tools, project repository, including risk, and issues
\u2022 Skill in the use of negotiation techniques to reach agreement when there are widely-differing viewpoints
\u2022 Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills
\u2022 Excellent verbal and written communication skills
\u2022 Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients
\u2022 Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members
\u2022 Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature
FIS JOB LEVEL DESCRIPTION
Developing level professional role. Moderate skills with high level of proficiency. Works on moderately complex assignments that require broad project management.
Works under general supervision with latitude for independent judgment. May consult with senior peers on complex projects or issues. Typically requires five or more years work experience managing projects in financial services or a related industry or related subject matter, e.g., finance/accounting, marketing, sales, business planning, business operations).
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FIS is a leader in technology and services that helps businesses and communities thrive by advancing commerce and the financial world.
For over 50 years, FIS has continued to drive growth for clients around the world by creating tomorrow’s technology, solutions and services to modernize today’s businesses and customer experiences. By connecting merchants, banks and capital markets, we use our scale, apply our deep expertise and data-driven insights, innovate with purpose to solve for our clients’ future, and deliver experiences that are more simple, seamless and secure to advance the way the world pays, banks and invests.
Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, FIS employs more than 55,000 people across 50+ countries, dedicated to helping our clients be ahead of what’s next. FIS offers more than 450 solutions and processes over $75b of transactions around the planet. FIS is a Fortune 500® company and is a member of Standard & Poor’s 500® Index.
For a better understanding of how FIS evolved into a world-renowned financial services technology leader, one needs to look back at the company's history.
The company was founded in 1968 as Systematics™, which was later acquired by ALLTEL Information Services, and then bought by title insurance giant Fidelity National Financial® in 2003, who renamed it Fidelity Information Services (FIS). Over the course of the next few years, FIS acquired several other financial technology firms, including Certegy® in 2006, eFunds® in 2007 and Metavante® in 2009.
These acquisitions broadened its reach across the globe, earned FIS a place on the Fortune 500 listing, and positioned the company as the largest technology provider to the global financial industry.
In 2015, FIS acquired SunGard, whose complementary offerings brought FIS into new markets for financial technology services, including asset managers, traders, custodians, treasurers, third-party administrators and clearing agents.
In Q3 2019, FIS acquired Worldpay, a global leader in e-commerce and payments, greatly expanding FIS’ capabilities by enhancing its acquiring and payment offerings and significantly increasing Worldpay’s distribution footprint.
This combination of organic and external growth has positioned FIS among the world's leading technology providers to the capital markets, retail banking and merchant industries. We connect the value chain and use our scale to develop solutions that enable our clients to grow confidently. We help our clients seamlessly adapt to innovations. We share insights and data with one another. We shape better experiences for clients and their customers alike. And we do all of this because at FIS we’re out to lift economies and communities across the world by relentlessly advancing the interests of commerce and the financial world.