Project/ Program Manager with Retirement Experience ( REMOTE )

Project/ Program Manager with Retirement Experience

Milwaukee WI (Remote Position)

Duration: Long Term

About the team

Client empowers small to large retirement plan providers around the globe with a comprehensive, integrated suite of retirement solutions. Our industry-leading offering includes an extensive selection of technology and services. From record keeping technology and plan administration and compliance solutions, to financial wellness that supports all aspects of retirement services business and positions our clients for future growth. We are looking for a talented resource, who is comfortable working multiple appropriately prioritized issues and/or projects at a time. One who desires to be a part of this global dynamic retirement technology team where they will grow personally, technically, and professionally.

What you will be doing

You will coordinate day-to-day project delivery, management of project financials and drive client relationship management for assigned client.

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of projects from initiation through delivery.
• Develops, defines, and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables.
• Creates project charters to identify project scope, critical success factors, risks, etc.
• Manages the project work plan and holds the team and project resources accountable to variances in budget and hours.
• Interacts with sales, systems engineering, product development, and other members of cross-functional teams.
• 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.
• 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.
• Other related duties assigned as needed.

What you bring:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems or business administration or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience. PMP (Project Management Professional) certification may be required.
• Requires eight or more years work experience managing technical projects in financial services or a related industry or a related technical field Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines
• 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, Plan View, 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
• Excellent analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients
• Ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance and build high morale among team members

Need to have:

• Experience in FIS Retirement / retirement Industry

What we offer you

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
• Time to support charities and give back in your community
• A work environment built on collaboration, flexibility and respect
• Varied and challenging work to help you grow your technical skillset