PM - Tech Next AF

Company:  Fidelity Information Services
Location: New York
Closing Date: 19/10/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description

JOB DESCRIPTIONPosition Type :Full timeType Of Hire :Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)Education Desired :Bachelor of Business AdministrationTravel Percentage :0%About the teamIn 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. Position: Project Manager - TechnologyWhat you will be doingPlan ProjectBuild project plan to meet client expectationNegotiate timelinesAccount for contingencyPredict demand and manageBalance Time, Value and costIntegrate plan with other projects in the programUnblock items that cause delay in executing projectsTracks available capacity, holidays and manage the impactsRisk managementPredict schedule variance, suggest steps/options to overcomeAbreast with team dynamics that influence timeline and quality deliveryConvey assumptions, manage them so they don't turn to risksUnderstands the nuances of Time and Material and Fixed Cost projectsPredicts and Brings budget overruns to the discussionManages Business continuity situationsCommunicationCollaborates with stakeholdersStays in constant touch with clients with latest updatesConveys effects of CRs to the plan, proposes alternativesWarns teams of possible risks, helps team understand the risks involvedRaise concerns well in advance to prepare for (and suggest) alternatives,Keep plan up to dateCommunicate priorities, help team understandAsk questions to the team to challenge commitment to ensure VUCA are consideredParticipates in steerco meetings and conveys the decisions back to the team adjusts the plan as necessaryInfluencingAsk probing questions to trigger solutionsBring in convincing perspective for schedule varianceNegotiate prioritiesStress on creating/building valueTasks oriented, with frequent follow-upFollow up with team to update tasks status in ALM/time tracking toolMaintain the various state of the tasks/gaps/epics/storiesHelp team breakdown the requirements (?)Obtain necessary approvals for the CRs and their impact to the planUnderstands the team's combination in terms of their competency (?)Reporting the status - Project progressBuild report CadenceUnderstand the needs of report consumer and prepare accordinglyBilling and forecastingManage project spends (h/w, s/w, HR)Set billing targets week on week/month on month to the teamPredict the spend overruns manage influencersWhat you bringOver all 10+ years with 5+ years of experience as an Project Manager with adept understanding of Software development life cycleExperience in Scrum, Kanban, and Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe)Experience running agile projects of varying size and complexityAn excellent communicator and motivatorStrong communication and assertive skillsStrong in stakeholder managementAdded advantageAgile maturity Tools, Jira ConfluencePMP Certification, PrinceExperience working in product development using Microsoft Technologies, Web technologiesWhat we offer youA multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunitiesA broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities - FIS is your final career step!A competitive salary and benefitsA variety of career development tools, resources and opportunitiesPrivacy StatementFIS 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 .Sourcing ModelRecruitment 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.#pridepassFIS 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: self print_poster.pdfFor positions located in the US, the conditions below apply.If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test and background check (including criminal record check)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.Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly

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