Government Solutions Project Manager I

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Job Description

About the team:

The Government Solution Team supports WIC and SNAP data and transaction processing for those states within the US that we process for.  The Project Management team is responsible for onboarding new states, deploying new products, implementing enhancements and change requests that come from the states and/or our strategic and operations teams.  The team has direct interaction with both internal and external clients. 

What you will be doing:

• 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.

• Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations.

• May work at client sites from time to time requiring some travel.

What you will need:

• Experience with Government Solutions (EBT and SNAP) would be an advantage.

• Experience in the Payments industry

• Extensive knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines as well as various IT project methodologies and life cycles

• Hands on Project Manager experience.

• Well versed with both Waterfall and Agile.

• Advanced skill in the use of project management software to manage projects (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) - Required

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint user

• Powerpoint experience a plus.

• A bachelor’s in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent experience.

• PMP (Project Management Professional) certification preferred

• Prior experience in the Financial Technology industry (Payments) would be ideal.

Added bonus if you have:

• Experience with Government Solutions (EBT and SNAP) is highly preferred.

• Prior experience in the Financial Technology industry (Payments) would be ideal.

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:

• A voice in the future of fintech

• Always-on learning and development

• Collaborative work environment

• Opportunities to give back

• Competitive salary and benefits

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EEOC Statement

FIS 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 supplement document available here

For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. 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.

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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