Project Manager Specialist-Technology - Pune, India - Jobs for Humanity

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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

In today's highly competitive private equity market, firms must not only deliver superior returns, but also respond to more stringent reporting requirements and increasing demands for information – both from within and outside their organization. Throughout the industry there is mounting pressure on organizations to do more, requiring a clear technology strategy that not only addresses the demands of today, but also enables the growth and performance of tomorrow.

What you will be doing

This position works to manage various medium and long term implementation projects with top investment banks, Brokers to design technical and functional solutions and implement products in the Post Trade domain. Projects will include activities to enable client changes, enable project teams for professional services solutions, coordinate day-to-day project delivery, management of project financials and drive client relationship management for assigned FIS client.

What you bring:

Knowledge / Experience

Experience should include working experience on below aspects :

· 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.

Skills

•Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines

•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

•Knowledge of financial services industry

•Knowledge of company's products and services

•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

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) or Prince2 certification desirable.

Competencies

· Fluent in English

· Excellent communicator – ability to discuss technical and commercial solutions to internal and external parties and adapt depending on the technical or business focus of the discussion

· Attention to detail – track record of authoring high quality documentation

· Organized approach – manage and adapt priorities according to client and internal requirements

· Self-starter but team mindset - work autonomously and as part of a global team

· Willing to travel occasionally (no more than 10%)

What we offer you

· A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

· A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities – FIS is your final career step

· A competitive salary and benefits

· A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities

With a 50-year history rooted in the financial services industry, FISTM is the world's largest global provider dedicated to financial technology solutions. We champion clients from banking to capital markets, retail to corporate and everything touched by financial services. Headquartered in Jacksonville, Florida, our 53,000 worldwide employees help serve more than 20,000 clients in over 130 countries. Our technology powers billions of transactions annually that move over $9 trillion around the globe. FIS is a Fortune 500 company and is a member of Standard & Poor's 500 Index.

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Privacy Statement

FIS is committed to protecting the privacy and security of all personal information that we process in order to provide services to our clients. For specific information on how FIS protects personal information online, please see the Online Privacy Notice.

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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