Job Title: Technical
Project Manager (Payments & Financial Exp.)
Location: New York NY 10281
FTE Role
Must Haves: Apps
Development PM Background, Waterfall & Agile and Payments/Financial BG
Job Description
Position Summary:
- The
Project Manager, reports to the VP, Application Development, PMO. This
role will provide day-to-day hands-on project management for various
projects in support of application development.
- The
Project Manager will have an in-depth knowledge and experience with
complex IT solutions, Agile and Scrum Methodology, a proven track record
of delivering projects on-time and within budget and serves as a key
resource within the team to ensure overall success of the project
deliverables.
Qualifications Required:
- Proficient
as a Scrum Master with 3-to-4-year experience
- Proficient
in Agile process – Running daily standups, Backlog grooming sessions,
facilitating sprint sessions
- Experience
in JIRA and Confluence
- Strong
“hands-on” technology project management skills
- Experience
in the full SDLC process
- Ability
to work cross organizationally to ensure overall success of the project
- Ability
to develop and manage project financial plans and budgets
- Excellent
written and verbal communication and influencing skills
- Hands-on
working experience with CA PPM
- Expertise
with Microsoft Project
- Strong
Organizational skills
- Ability
to manage multiple projects
- B.S.
degree in Business Management, MIS or equivalent
- 5-7
years as project manager in IT/financial services
- Strong
facilitation skills with working committees and steering committees
- Proficient
with the MS Office Suite
- Positive
track record of delivering large scale complex projects & initiatives
- Ability
to communicate with highly technical/quantitative as well as non-technical
partners
- Demonstrates
commitment to excellence by anticipating needs, mitigating risks and
minimizing potential problems
- Strong
attention to detail
Qualifications desired:
- Scrum
Master Certification
- PMP
Certification
- Banking
and payments experience, especially knowledge of SWIFT, FED, CHIPS or ACH
- 5-7
years’ experience in technology project management and 3-to-4-year Scrum
Master Experience
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
- In
collaboration with Product Management, Operations & Technology, manage
projects through their complete lifecycle
- Assist
with requirements documentation,
User Story creation, develop detailed project plans, and identify
tasks, roles and responsibilities
- Track
milestones and dependencies, ensure on-time completion of tasks from all
groups
- Proactively
identify, mitigate and resolve risks and issues
- Ensure
PMO processes are followed, all relevant artifacts are produced and filed
properly
- Manage
and report on project financials
- Keep
senior management apprised of project status and communicate issues in a
timely manner
- Collaborate
with the Enterprise Program Management Office to provide project status
Success factors/job competencies:
- Ability
to manage multiple concurrent projects
- Ability
to communicate effectively with internal personnel at all levels and
external clients
- Ability
to drive tasks to completion, attention to details, and be well organized
- Ability
to influence project participants to achieve successful outcomes
- Physical
demands and work environment: Work is generally sedentary in nature, but
may require standing and walking. The working environment is generally
favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no
hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is
generally performed within an office environment, with standard office
equipment available.
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the
minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $130K/Annum to $145K/Annum.
