Project Manager at Recurring Decimal

Project Manager – FIS Modern Banking Platform

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid)
Type: Contract

Are you an experienced Project Manager with a solid background in managing complex projects within the financial technology sector? Do you have hands-on experience overseeing projects related to the FIS Modern Banking Platform? If you're driven, organized, and skilled at leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality results, we'd love for you to join our team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Project Manager, particularly in the financial technology sector and the FIS Modern Banking Platform.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Waterfall).
• Demonstrated ability to manage individual projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across various teams.
• Proficiency in project management tools such as JIRA, MS Project, or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Experience managing software development, integration, and deployment projects on the FIS Modern Banking Platform.
• Knowledge of financial services and banking industry standards.
• Familiarity with cloud-based platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and modern software development practices.
• Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile Certified Practitioner).

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage individual projects involving the FIS Modern Banking Platform, ensuring successful delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Work closely with stakeholders to define project objectives, requirements, deliverables, and success criteria.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams, including engineering, QA, product management, and operations, to drive project execution.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and develop mitigation plans to address challenges.
• Maintain project documentation, including project plans, schedules, status reports, and communication updates.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related updates, ensuring clear and consistent communication across teams and stakeholders.
• Manage relationships with external vendors and partners to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring best practices in project management are applied throughout the project lifecycle.