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Project Manager Senior

FIS
Chicago, IL , United States of America
Full-time

Position Type : Full time

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage : 1 - 5%

1 - 5%

Job Description

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

Responsible for all aspects of assigned non-technical projects. Projects may be focused on compliance, risk, legal, business planning, business operations, customer service, or other non-technical subjects.

Typically involves extensive interactions with cross-functional teams of various functional areas of the business.

About the team

Compliance operations are responsible for ensuring delivery of defined projects and programs. We partner with other FIS Corporate functions and lines of business to support and deliver regulatory compliance and technology projects.

Larger programs may have several project managers assigned who work as a team.

What you will be doing

  • Plans and coordinates all aspects of non-technical projects from initiation through delivery.
  • Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation and necessary contacts.
  • Ensures requirements for internal projects align to operational standards. Develop alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.
  • Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
  • Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
  • 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.
  • Assigns and monitors work of project team, providing analytical support and direction.
  • Manages project risks, issues / problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, , deadline, scope and quality are achieved.

Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.

  • May manage the integration of vendor / subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor / subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.
  • Serves as liaison between internal organizations as well as in client and vendor / subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met.
  • Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to business groups in FIS and / or in client organizations.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Identifies project management coordination gaps or areas for improvement and recommends and implements solutions.
  • Some travel may be required.
  • Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring :

A Bachelor’s degree in business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

  • Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
  • Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, , Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
  • Knowledge of standards relevant to the financial services industry , , ISO, Six Sigma
  • Knowledge of financial services industry
  • Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects, , 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

What we offer you

  • A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
  • A modern, international work environment and a dedicated and motivated team
  • A competitive salary and benefits
  • The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
  • A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect

FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $84, - $142, and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location.

Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Privacy Statement

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For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the .

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 supplement document

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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