Programme Director - European Cards programme - #1666999

Position Type

Full time

Type Of Hire

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired

Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage

5 - 10%

Are you curious, motivated, and forward-thinking? At FIS you’ll have the opportunity to work on some of the most challenging and relevant issues in financial services and technology. Our talented people empower us, and we believe in being part of a team that is open, collaborative, entrepreneurial, passionate and above all fun.

About The Role

The Programme Director role is for the strategic International Cards Growth & Migration Initiative which is a key enabler for Payment’s growth in the International LOB driving ongoing recurring revenue streams. FIS have identified strategic partners who are cloud-based modern payment technology solution to meet the needs of new and existing clients. The programme director role is required to set up and drive the platform build at pace so that we can bring on clients rapidly driving revenue.

There are multiple workstreams involved from Go to Market to technology delivery - the streams are complex, multi-dimensional programmes that involve aligning external 3rd party teams, internal product, technology & service teams and clients (across international geographies) to deliver to scope & timelines.

What You Will Be Doing

• Manages a program of multiple inter-dependent projects following the Enterprise Project Management methodology (EPMM)
• Oversees all aspects of assigned programs throughout project lifecycles to ensure completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints. Manages problem resolution and risk mitigation for escalated issues, problems and risks as needed
• Ensures accurate allocations of resources throughout the program
• Leads multi-disciplinary teams, composed of various levels of personnel, vendors and clients to create and deploy successful programs
• Serves as liaison between technical and non-technical teams in internal organizations as well as in client and vendor/subcontractor organizations to ensure all project targets and requirements are met
• Delivers informational and decision-seeking presentations to technical and business groups in FIS and/or in client organizations
• May directly oversee employees assigned to manage specific project that have a distinct beginning and end. Selects, develops and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function
• Some travel may be required
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines
• Knowledge of the industry project management best practices, i.e., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the FIS Enterprise Project Management Methodology (EPMM)
• Knowledge of various types of IT project methodologies and life cycles, e.g., conversions, incremental, rapid delivery, classic or traditional waterfall phases of analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and the correct project application
• Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry , e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma
• Knowledge of financial services industry
• Knowledge of company’s products and services
• Recognized within the enterprise for quality client interaction and successful project completion within the defined scope, quality, time and cost constraints
• Experience with both large solution implementations at external client organizations and solution development projects
• Resource management experience with a team of 10 or more
• Demonstrated ability to establish budgets, forecast and manage financial results
• Demonstrated excellent leadership, problem-solving, team, conflict management and time management skills
• Demonstrated strong business acumen
• Ability to think and act at an enterprise level
• Ability to interact effectively with executive level clients
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to negotiate externally and internally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature
  
  

What We Offer You

• Competitive salary, range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeing
• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities
• A modern, international work environment with a dedicated and motivated team
• A broad range of professional education and personal development possibilities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology
  
  

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