Senior Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, milestones, and dependencies
• Assign tasks and responsibilities to project team members, ensuring clear understanding of roles and expectations
• Monitor project progress and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure adherence to project milestones and deadlines
• Proactively identify and mitigate project risks and issues, implementing effective contingency plans when necessary
• Manage project budgets, including forecasting and control of project expenses
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop and maintain strong relationships, ensuring effective communication and alignment of project objectives
• Facilitate project meetings, providing accurate and timely status updates, as well as resolving conflicts or obstacles
• Ensure compliance with project management methodologies, standards, and best practices, as well as conduct project evaluations and facilitate sessions to enhance project management practices and improve future projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, work, and/or military experience
• 5+ years of professional experience as a Project Manager or equivalent position responsible for defining and managing project scope, timelines, profitability, and successful delivery of projects
• Experience in driving medium to large size projects within an organization
• Proven understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, working with stakeholders at various levels, and building strong relationships

Nice to Have

• Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field
• Agile, Lean, or Six Sigma certification(s)
• Financial industry and/or manufacturing experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification (preferred) or on track to achieve certification

Qualifications

• No specific formal qualifications listed beyond educational background and experience requirements

Benefits & Perks

• We're #FiservProud of our commitment to your overall well-being with a growing offering of physical, mental, emotional, and financial benefits from day one
• Maintain a healthy work-life balance with paid holidays, generous time off policies, including Recharge & Refuel time for qualifying associates, and free counseling through our EAP
• Plan for your future with competitive salaries, the Fiserv 401(k) Savings Plan, and our Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Recognize and be recognized by colleagues with our Living Proof program where you can exchange points for a variety of rewards
• Prioritize your health with a variety of medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance options and a range of well-being resources through our Fuel Your Life program
• Advance your career with training, development, certification, and internal mobility opportunities
• Join Employee Resource Groups that promote our diverse and inclusive culture where associates can share perspectives, exchange ideas, and elevate careers