Program Manager – Technology for FIS Banking NEW

New York, New York
FIS

Position Type :
Full time
Type Of Hire :
Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)
Education Desired :
Bachelor of Business Administration
Travel Percentage :
25%
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 team
The FIS Modern Banking Platform represents a significant evolution – some would say revolution – in the highly successful FIS core banking solutions. We are looking for a Technology Program Manager to join our Professional Services team. This role will be client-facing, supporting a variety of implementation-focused projects & can be hired at any FIS location.

In the future, may involve up to 50% travel to client sites, nationwide

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

• Planning and coordinating all aspects of large, complex Modern Banking technical projects, from initiation through delivery.
• Managing project initiation activities including identifying needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.
• Ensuring requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Developing alternate requirements or documenting exceptions as appropriate.
• Developing, defining and executing project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Interacting with product development, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.

WHAT YOU BRING:
The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of professional project management experience, supporting very large, complex projects, specifically within a core banking environment.

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles
• 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
• You are very organized and detail-oriented; able to work with shifting priorities
• You love analyzing issues and devising efficiencies
• You are looking to join our team and build a long-term career with FIS

ADDED BONUS IF YOU HAVE:

• Financial or Financial Technology industry experience

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
At FIS, we value new ideas and we pride ourselves on providing a wide-range of opportunities for professional growth in a face-paced environment. FIS offers an open-minded collaborative culture with enthusiastic technologists. A true partner. We are dedicated to our team members and our customers equally. We strive to create an environment to help you succeed.

Additional Perks and Benefits such as:

• Company Paid Volunteer Day
• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure
• Health coverage offered for you and your family through Health/Vision/Dental/Insurance plans
• 401K with company contribution and Employee Stock Purchase Program with company match
• FIS Gives Back Program – charitable events and activities to help support our local community

Privacy Statement

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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 available here supplement document available here

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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