Project Manager

Job Description As the world works and lives faster, FIS is leading the way. Our fintech solutions touch nearly every market, company and person on the planet. Our teams are inclusive and diverse. Our colleagues work together and celebrate together. If you want to advance the world of fintech, we’d like to ask you: Are you FIS? About the role In a Project Management role, you’ll use best-in-breed PM tools to help us deliver products that will change the world of fintech. This will include overseeing the development of new products and services as well as new internal information systems and applications, new technology integrations, and infrastructure build-outs. About the team The Government Solution Team supports WIC and SNAP data and transaction processing for those states within the US that we process for. The Project Management team is responsible for onboarding new states, deploying new products, implementing enhancements and change requests that come from the states and/or our strategic and operations teams. The team has direct interaction with both internal and external clients. Responsibilities Plan and coordinate all aspects of technical projects from initiation through delivery. Manage project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client needs and goals, existing situation, necessary contacts and access to existing information as needed. Ensure requirements for internal technology projects align to operational standards. Develop alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate. Develop, define and execute project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables. Interact with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and other cross‑functional teams. 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 budget constraints and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope. Assign and monitor work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. Interface with external clients or team‑based employees on technical matters as needed. 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. Deliver informational and decision‑seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations. May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel. Qualifications Experience with Government Solutions (EBT and SNAP) would be an advantage. Experience in the Payments industry. Extensive knowledge of industry project management best practices, e.g., PMBOK, project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines as well as various IT project methodologies and life cycles. Hands‑on Project Manager experience. Well‑versed with both Waterfall and Agile. 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) – required. Advanced Excel and PowerPoint user; PowerPoint experience a plus. A bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or equivalent experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred. Prior experience in the Financial Technology industry (Payments) would be ideal. Benefits A voice in the future of fintech. Always‑on learning and development. Collaborative work environment. Opportunities to give back. Competitive salary and benefits. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr