FIS

Project Manager II for FIS Protegent

Posted on: 28 Feb 2021

Jacksonville, FL

Job Description

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS youu2019ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.u00A0

About the teamu00A0

FISu2122 Protegent helps compliance officers cope with increasing data volumes, understand more sophisticated product risks, stay ahead of evolving regulations, and rapidly respond to ongoing demands from auditors and regulators.

What you will be doingu00A0

Coordinate day-to-day project delivery, management of project financials and drive client relationship management for assigned FIS client.

GENERAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

* Plans and coordinates all aspects ofu00A0 projects from initiation through delivery.
* Develops, defines, and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
* Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
* Creates project charters to identify project scope, critical success factors, risks, etc.
* 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.
* Oversees schedules and budgets to ensure goal attainment.
* Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.
* 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.
* May include managing the customization of base products to meet client requirements, system integration with other FIS or third-party products or consulting projects and engagements.
* Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations.
* Identifies project management coordination process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.
* May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel.
* Other related duties assigned as needed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Bacheloru2019s degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

* Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines
* Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, e.g., 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
* Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry , e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma
* Knowledge of financial services industry
* Knowledge of companyu2019s products and services
* 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, issues and action items database, SLIM Estimate, Metrics and Control, PlanView, Platinum Process Continuum
* Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines
* 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 executive level 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

Bonus if you have:

* 5 years PM Experience in either Software or Finance (or both)
* Planview (PM software) experience is preferred.
* Financial industry knowledge- Regulation a bonus (FINRA)
* PMP Certification desirable
* MSFT Project knowledge would be a plus

What we offer youu00A0

* A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
* A wide range of professional education and personal development possibilities u2013 FIS is your final career step!
* A competitive salary and benefits
* A variety of career development tools, resources, and opportunities

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FIS

Jacksonville, FL

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.

 

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