FIS

Program Manager Sr Lead

AUS SYDN 55 Full time

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 role:

As a Program Manager Lead in the Professional Services team you will be responsible for working with major clients, managing projects within the Lending/Capital Markets space. You will implement and oversee the entire project lifecycle of projects from initiation to final completion.

What you will be doing:

  • Establishing and implementing best practice for overseeing the project lifecycle

  • Ensuring consistent adherence to critical deadlines, scope of work and budgetary constraints

  • Facilitating project plans with cross functional teams and analysing financial data and identifying financial market trends to provide actionable insights for strategic decision making

  • Leveraging industry proven checks and balances to mitigate risks, optimise project workflows and implement best practices for overall project efficiency

  • Driving continuous improvement or core processes and fostering innovation within the evolving landscape of financial technology

  • Some travel (up to 20%) will be required within Australia as well as the Asia Pacific region

What you bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business administration or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred.

  • 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) and the FIS Enterprise Project Management Methodology (EPMM)

  • Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles, e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, AGILE 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 in particular Lending or other Capital Markets products

  • Experience with both large solution implementations at external client organizations and solution development projects

  • Demonstrated ability to design and implement Project Governance frameworks

  • Demonstrated ability to manage C-Suite level stakeholders and guide decision making forums

  • Demonstrated ability to establish budgets, forecast and manage financial results

  • Demonstrated strong business acumen

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature

What we offer you:

A career at FIS is more than just a job. It’s the change to shape the future of fintech. At FIS, we offer you:

  • An opportunity to work in a global Fortune 500 Fintech with major finance clients

  • Work for a company that champions Inclusion and Diversity and encourages collaboration

  • Fantastic benefits package including, performance bonus, medical and personal insurances and employee share scheme

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