Project Manager II - Technology (MS projects, Fintech domain)

Project Manager II – Technology

Responsible for all aspects of assigned technical projects. Projects may be focused on development of new or upgraded products and services, internal information system-specific projects that may involve development or enhancement of internal applications, technology integration and/or infrastructure environment build-out, delivery by service teams for outsourced solutions to external clients or delivery of new or enhanced products and/or services to improve customer satisfaction through use of technology.

About the role:

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery.

• Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed.

• Ensures requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develops alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.

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

• Interacts with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.

• 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 process gaps or areas for improvement, recommends and implements solutions.

• May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel.

About the team: 

• We bring award-winning, multi-asset-class investment operations and data solutions which primarily serve the Buy Side Asset Managers with front-to-back best in class solutions.
• Our market leader solutions include –Investment Accounting Manager, Private Capital Suite, Virtus, Global Transfer Agency and Data Management solution.
• Premier Asset Managers leverage our comprehensive investment operations systems and cloud services to drive growth and efficiency in the dynamic market conditions.
• Total $750 Million Annual Revenue
• Solutions used by 80% of the world’s largest Asset Managers as well as 90% of largest Private Equity firms.
• About 950 Product Engineering & 2,000 BPO FIS employees across the globe working efficiently to ensure our solution can process $47T worth of assets accurately.

What you will be doing:

• Planview Support & Maintenance:
• Project creation.
• QuickBase workflows.
• Project Audits before kick-off.
• DPIA Compliance.
• Compliance Q.
• EA Assessment.
• Preparing PBI report.
• Preparing PMO reports.

What you will need:

Candidate should be willing to work in EMEA time zone overlapping with India & U.S time zones as well as ready to take up any given role & responsibility in future.

3 to 6 years of experience in Investment Banking or finance domain as PMO dealing with large size enterprise projects/programs.
 

Qualifications:

Post Graduation. MBA preferred.

Any Project Management Certification. PMP preferred.

Power BI certifications.

SAFE certification-Leading Safe.

Basic Scrum Master Certification.

Skills & Abilities:

• 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, 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

• Knowledge of financial services industry

• 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

• 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

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience of Agile Scrum will be an added advantage
• Fluent in English
• Had experience in supporting project managers and their teams in successfully delivering individual projects.
• Provides guidance, best practices, templates, and tools to ensure consistency and efficiency in project management practices.
• Organized approach – manage and adapt priorities according to requirements.
• Self-starter but team mindset - work autonomously and as part of a global team.

What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career.

• Extensive Health Benefits Program along with the Family Protection Plan
• Best-in-class career mobility options across the globe
• Award-winning learning offerings for career development
• Adaptable home - office work model
• Opportunity to work with global teams and clients

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Sourcing Model

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