Job Description
We are FIS. Our advanced technology powers the world’s economy, and our dedicated teams drive innovation forward. At FIS, we value and champion diversity, enabling us to deliver exceptional products and solutions for our colleagues, clients, and communities. If you are eager to learn, grow, and make a meaningful impact through a career in fintech, we invite you to consider joining our team. Are you FIS?
NOTE:
1: This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Atlanta (GA), Jacksonville (FL), Milwaukee (WI).
2: Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position.
About the Role:
As a Senior Lead - Technology Initiative Manager at FIS, you will be responsible for managing plans, tasks, dependencies, and activities, ensuring the high-quality delivery of technology initiatives. The Digital and Platform Engineering organization is a dynamic group that delivers solutions that support the complex needs of our customers - both internal and external. You will be a key player in ensuring these critical solutions are delivered.
About the Team:
You will work within a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team, driving innovation and excellence in fintech platform management and digital solutions. As a part of the FIS Digital and Platform Engineering team, you will work closely with partners in Engineering, Tech Product Management, Business and Operations to ensure successful delivery of our most important and complex initiatives.
What You Will Be Doing:
Program & Delivery Management
Own end-to-end project delivery for multiple initiatives across multiple teams or Value Streams
Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and forecasts; adjust as priorities or dependencies change
Drive predictable delivery through proactive risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue escalation
Prioritization & Stakeholder Alignment
Partner with product owners, engineering leads, and business stakeholders to prioritize work based on value, capacity, and dependencies
Facilitate trade-off discussions and communicate delivery impacts and constraints
Manage and track external and cross-team dependencies to ensure alignment across platforms and teams
Communication & Reporting
Own communications to stakeholders and leadership, including status updates, delivery forecasts, risks, and milestones
Create clear artifacts such as dashboards, timelines, RAID logs, and executive summaries
Act as the central point of coordination between technical teams
What You Bring:
7+ years of experience in technical project or program management, preferably supporting digital or platform teams
Proven success managing multiple teams and complex delivery roadmaps
Strong understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies
Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to translate between technical and business audiences
Experience managing dependencies, risks, and delivery forecasts in dynamic environments
Effective presentation and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of the financial services industry and associated products.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, clear, concise, and professional.
Sound judgment in decision-making processes related to job tasks.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management in an organized, professional manner.
Team skills, including the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within the organization and externally.
Strong time management skills, attention to detail, and resourcefulness.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Leadership and negotiation skills.
Flexibility, versatility, and dependability.
Bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
Added bonus if you have:
Knowledge of FIS products and services (a plus, but not required).
Knowledge of the financial industry (preferred).
What we offer you:
At FIS, you can learn, grow and make an impact in your career. Our benefits include:
Flexible and creative work environment
Diverse and collaborative atmosphere
Professional and personal development resources
Opportunities to volunteer and support charities
Competitive salary and benefits
NOTE:
1: This position is hybrid (3 days onsite) in our FIS Office locations in Atlanta (GA), Jacksonville (FL), Milwaukee (WI).
2: Current and future sponsorship are not available for this position.
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EEOC Statement
FIS is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here supplement document available here
For positions located in the US, the following conditions apply. If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a drug test. ADA Disclaimer: In developing this job description care was taken to include all competencies needed to successfully perform in this position. However, for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) purposes, the essential functions of the job may or may not have been described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Sourcing Model
Recruitment at FIS works primarily on a direct sourcing model; a relatively small portion of our hiring is through recruitment agencies. FIS does not accept resumes from recruitment agencies which are not on the preferred supplier list and is not responsible for any related fees for resumes submitted to job postings, our employees, or any other part of our company.
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