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Role: Project Manager
Location: Alpharetta, GA & Berkeley Heights, NJ Onsite
Type: Contract W2
Experience: 15 Years
JOB DESCRIPTION:
- Ensure predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery.
- The Technical Project Manager will plan, coordinate, and monitor larger scale scope and budget projects with a high degree of complexity and risk.
- The Technical Project Manager will partner with key business stakeholders to ensure a successful start-up and completion of a project.
- Projects can span multiple business units or functional areas.
- The Technical Project Manager is expected to work under minimal supervision with oversight provided by the Project Delivery Leader
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Ensure predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery
- Provide a holistic view of the overall project to the organization and all stakeholders
- Exhibit proactive behavior by engaging in project planning activities, including but not limited to
- Defining the overall scope of the project o Creating and maintaining a consolidated timeline/schedule highlighting the major milestones and associated dates for project activities
- Identifying and communicating project dependencies o Putting a mechanism in place to ensure ongoing control of the project (e.g., kick-off meeting, overall project management approach, communication plan, risk management, issues management, change controls, etc.)
- Define project governance, outlining roles, responsibilities, decision rights and clearly defined escalation path
- Ensure success criteria defined upfront to promote alignment and actively manage to the expected project outcomes
- Keep all stakeholders (internal and external) engaged in the project, aligned on expected outcomes and informed about what is occurring throughout the project
- Proactively communicate the project's progress on an ongoing basis, ensuring transparency throughout the project lifecycle.
- Provide leadership and key stakeholders with the information and venues to make effective, timely decisions
- Complete all the above in adherence to the Fiserv Infrastructure Delivery Lifecycle (IDLC) framework
- Knowledgeable about how the organization works; know how to get things done through formal channels and informal networks. Understands the culture of the organization.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent work experience
- 5 7 years of previous project management and/or relevant consulting experience
- Knowledge of, and demonstrated experience, in project management processes and methodologies as well as project lifecycles
- Experience in banking, financial services, and/or software industries preferred
- Experience in driving large scale change efforts
- Experience with matrix management of cross-functional processes and teams
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
- Familiarity with project management tools
POSSESSES THE FOLLOWING KEY SKILLS/BEHAVIORS:
Stakeholder Partnership:
Strong influencing and stakeholder management skills, ability to develop and maintain strong working relationships and strategic partnerships with key stakeholders/customers across client to maximize project effectiveness and influence o Poised and composed interaction with all levels of the organization (within Division), including senior-level audience
Judgment:
Ability to practically apply project management concepts to facilitate the achievement of business objectives ensuring predictable, consistent, and successful project delivery
Ability to adapt to and work effectively within a variety of situations and with various individuals
Team Leadership:
Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, mobilize and motivate project team, set direction and approach, resolve conflict, deliver tough messages with grace
Ability to lead and influence with minimal direction from sponsor or manager
Accountability & Commitment:
Ability to achieve project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction o Ability to identify project obstacles and proactively mitigate risks.
Escalates and resolves complex issues effectively
Learning Agility:
Ability to quickly grasps complex concepts and conveys concepts in a way that is easily understood by others o Ability to incorporate feedback and adjust plans or approach
Business Acumen: Ability to provide a holistic view by coordinating with and monitoring all impacted business processes from initiation to delivery
Ability to explain the business rationale and benefits of change to client, including impacts to project
Problem Solving: Ability to identify, analyze and solve problems o Ability to effectively and quickly solve complex problems rather than symptoms
Process Adherence: Ability to engage in project initiating activities such as identifying stakeholders, identifying project management approach, defining roles and responsibilities, etc. o Ability to use proven project management methods and practices to facilitate the achievement of project outcomes o Ability to provide a complete view of the overall project to the organization and all stakeholders
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Environment Office required (no hybrid)
- Physical Requirements Sitting for long periods of time
- Site: Alpharetta / Berkeley Heights
About Next Gen Software Solutions LLC:
Next Gen Software Solutions is a trusted provider of IT Staffing and consulting services dedicated to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology solutions and exceptional talent. We specialize in delivering tailored IT consulting services, innovative software solutions, and connecting businesses with highly skilled IT professionals. Founded and led by a dedicated U.S. Army solider, Next Gen Software Solutions is deeply rooted in the core values of integrity, discipline, commitment, and experience-principles that guide every aspect of our operations.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Next Gen Software Solutions LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all employees and applicants are treated respect and dignity. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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