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Advanced professional role with broad understanding of their area of expertise. Resolves complex issues requiring in-depth knowledge and skills. Exercises judgment in decision making, determines approach, methods and procedures to use on new assignments. May coordinate and guide the work of others. Responsible for all aspects of assigned complex projects. Typically involves extensive interactions with cross-functional teams of various functional areas of the business. Works on assignments with varying sizes and levels of complexity that involve a high degree of risk, impacts to business unit performance and makes use of the individuals’ high level of knowledge within project management. Works without supervision on most projects. Complete latitude for independent judgment.
Job Responsibility:
Strategic Planning: Prioritize projects based on strategic goals, resource availability, and potential ROI
Ensure that resources are allocated and utilized per strategic goals
Project Planning: Plan and coordinate all aspects of projects from initiation through delivery
Manage project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation and necessary contacts
Ensure requirements for internal projects align to operational standards
Develop alternate requirements or documents exceptions as appropriate
Project Management: Develop, define and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, resources and deliverables
Identify needed resources for projects, define and assign major project roles
Coordinate 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 resource constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope
Assign and monitor work of project team, providing analytical support and direction
May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project
Complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement
Identify project management coordination gaps or areas for improvement and recommends and implements solutions
Risk Management: Manage project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved
Assist with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed
Communication: Serve as liaison between internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met
Deliver informational and decision-seeking presentations to business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations
Conduct project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams
Resource Management: May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific projects that have a distinct beginning and end
Select, develop and evaluate personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
General: Some travel may be required
Other related duties assigned as needed
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience
5+ 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
Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
Knowledge of financial services industry
Demonstrated skill in managing project resources and timelines
Skill in the use of negotiation techniques
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature
Project Management Certified (preferred) & in good standing
Nice to have:
Project Management Certified (preferred) & in good standing