Project Manager - Technology, HORIZON or MIZER experience

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Description

• 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. • Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles. • 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. • Assigns and monitors work of project team providing technical and analytical support and direction. • Interfaces with external clients or field-based employees on technical matters as needed. • 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.

Requirements

• 5-7 years of recent project management experience including standards, processes, procedures and guidelines • 5-7 years of recent HORIZON or MIZER experience • Will to work a flexible work schedule • 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 • 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

Benefits

• A voice in the future of fintech • Always-on learning and development • Collaborative work environment • Opportunities to give back • Competitive salary and benefits