Project Manager Senior -Technology

FIS. Empowering the Financial World; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial services company in London is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to manage client implementation projects within a collaborative team. Responsibilities include defining project scope and monitoring progress, while ensuring high-quality delivery and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of the financial services industry. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, along with opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

Broad range of professional education

Competitive salary

Career development tools

Qualifications

• Experience in software delivery project management.
• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Knowledge of financial services or prepaid card market.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client projects within agreed budgets and timelines.
• Develop and execute project plans and deliverables.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Excellent communication

Team management

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

MS Project

Job description

Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage :

0%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll 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.

About the role / the team:

We are looking for an experienced, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Project Manager who would be required to manage multiple new and existing client implementation projects within the Debit and Prepaid Project Management team under Card and Money Movement. You would be joining a very collaborative and supportive team of 7 Project Managers.

What you will be doing / Key Responsibilities:

• Manage multiple client projects of various sizes against agreed budgets and timescales from contract signature through to live production

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

• Maintain and develop business relationships with assigned clients through project kick off meetings, and ongoing project meetings presenting a professional image

• Monitor all aspects of the project to ensure it meets company standards, methodologies and quality assurance guidelines

• Control, monitor and report progress against plan and take corrective action as necessary in order to meet delivery obligations

• 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.

• Working with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other 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.

• Serving as liaison between technical and non-technical teams

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

• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring / Skills & Experience:

• Experience in a similar software delivery project management role

• Experience in a customer facing role using consultative skills

• Experience of working on multiple client projects simultaneously

• Knowledge of financial services industry; within the debit & pre-paid card market would be considered a distinct advantage

• Experience with platform and/or data migration projects would be considered a distinct advantage

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

• 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

• Good working knowledge of MS Office products

• Good working knowledge of MS Project

• 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 with internal resources and build high morale among team members

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

• Knowledge of company’s products and services

What we offer you:

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

• A voice in the future of fintech

• A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team

• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step!

• A competitive salary and benefits

• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities

• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology

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