Position Type : Full time

Type Of Hire : Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired : Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage : 50 - 75%

The world of finance moves fast. At FIS, were faster. Our teams are empowered to learn, grow, and make an impact-in their careers and communities. We deliver innovation that advances the way the world pays, banks and invests. If you want to grow personally and professionally, wed like to know: Are you FIS?

About the role

Expert knowledge of project management and advanced technical knowledge. Works on complex assignments that involve a high degree of risk, impacts to business unit performance and makes use of the individuals high level of knowledge within the technical project management specialty. May coach and/or mentor junior project management and support staff. Works without supervision on the most complex projects. Complete latitude for independent judgment. Typically requires more than twelve plus years work experience managing technical projects in financial services or a related industry or a related technical field, e.g., application development, technology integration, business analysis, client technology consulting.

About the team

You will be part of a team of self-motivated professionals maintaining strong relationships, responsible to support Customer expereince and Client satisfaction by resolving product issues as they arise.

What you will be doing

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of 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.

What you bring

• Minimum 12+ years of strong Project Management Expereince in the Payment Domain, and extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Must have handled Projects in the Middle East, Africa region from the Cards & Payments domain and added bonus if the person could speak Arabic language.
• Preferred to have experience managing projects related to Card Payments and Switching, Enterprise Financial Crime Prevention, Payment Hubs, Non Card Payments, Central Payments Infrastructures - National Switch, ACH, RTGS, Mobile and Instant Payment Schemes
• 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
• 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

What we offer you:

• Flexibility to achieve your desired work/life balance including paid time off for community work
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of autonomy and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• The chance to work on the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services & technology
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step

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