Position Type :

Full time

Type Of Hire :

Experienced (relevant combo of work and education)

Education Desired :

Bachelor of Business Administration

Travel Percentage :

25%

Job Description

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 TEAM:

FIS is looking for a Strategic Partnership Leader to join our team on the West Coast. As a Strategic Partnership Leader, you will work with an exciting and collaborative team. We are passionate about our work and take a client-first approach to everything we do.  There are great opportunities for learning within this group

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING?

This position will be responsible for all aspects of assigned program(s) of inter-dependent projects. Programs generally are technical in nature with a primary focus on development-related projects and delivery of software and/or outsourced solutions to external clients. Typically involves extensive interactions with product development, sales, client relationship teams, technology solutions, service delivery and/or other cross-functional teams.

• 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.

WHAT YOU BRING:

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of Enterprise Strategic experience. In addition, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, management information systems, business administration or other related discipline or the equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.

• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures and guidelines

• 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

• Well established network within FIS, outside of current business unit

• 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:

At FIS, we value new ideas and we pride ourselves on providing a wide-range of opportunities for professional growth in a face-paced environment. FIS offers an open-minded collaborative culture with enthusiastic technologists.  A true partner.  We are dedicated to our team members and our customers equally.  We strive to create an environment to help you succeed.

Additional Perks and Benefits such as:

• Company Paid Volunteer Day

• Business casual attire – jeans every day!

• A generous paid time off program in which the benefits increase along with your tenure

• Health coverage offered for you and your family through Health/Vision/Dental/Insurance plans

• 401K with company contribution and Employee Stock Purchase Program with company match

• FIS Gives Back Program – charitable events and activities to help support our local community

FIS JOB LEVEL DESCRIPTION
Director level role. Directs and controls multiple functions, organizations, locations, products and/or technical disciplines. Is responsible for the long term strategic planning for their areas of responsibility, often having P&L responsibility. May manage senior managers, managers and sometimes professional individual contributors.

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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.