Senior Project Manager
Job Summary
As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the comprehensive project lifecycle with a focus on strategic delivery. You will manage cross-functional collaboration and ensure technical requirements align with operational standards. The role involves high-impact executive presentation and process optimization to enhance organizational efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Manage project lifecycles, budgets, and contractual frameworks.
- Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between stakeholders.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Deliver executive-level presentations to leadership.
- Optimize project management workflows.
Required Skills
- 7+ years experience in financial software implementation.
- Fluent in English and Japanese.
- Proficiency in MS Project, Excel, JIRA, and PlanView.
- Degree in CS, MIS, or Business Administration.
- PMP certification (preferred).
Job Details
Job Description:
As a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee the comprehensive project lifecycle with a focus on strategic delivery:
- Comprehensive Project Governance: Define project charters, scopes, and schedules. Manage budgets and resources with a deep understanding of cost structures and contractual frameworks (MSA/LOA).
- Strategic Stakeholder Management: Orchestrate cross-functional collaboration between Sales, Product Development, Engineering, and external vendors/clients to ensure alignment.
- Quality & Risk Mitigation: Proactively identify risks and execute resolution strategies. Ensure all technical requirements align with operational standards and propose alternative solutions when necessary.
- Executive Presentation: Deliver high-impact, decision-seeking presentations to both technical and business leadership at FIS and client organizations.
- Process Optimization: Identify gaps in project management workflows and implement solutions to enhance organizational efficiency.
Job Requirements:
[Required Conditions (Must)]
- Experience: 7+ years of practical experience in client-facing projects and financial software implementation projects.
- Language Proficiency: Business-level or higher proficiency in both Japanese and English.
- Education: Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, or equivalent practical experience.
- Skills: Proficiency in project management tools such as MS Project, Excel, JIRA, and PlanView.
[Desired Skills and Experience (Want)]
- PMP certification.
- Experience applying best practices based on PMBOK.
- Experience negotiating and presenting to client management.
- Experience managing large-scale system integration or consulting projects.