Project Manager II

HIGH BRIDGE CONSULTING LLC•Alpharetta, GA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is a Fortune 500 financial and payments technology company, and leads the industry in innovation, scale and service. They are now looking to add to their team and are looking to hire a "Project Manager II”. This role will be based out of Alpharetta, GA, and is hybrid What Part Will You Play Manages projects with a span of influence that typically require working within a single business segment, or possibly two business segments, and/or across a few corporate shared service resources, such as Software Development, Information Security, IT Development, Customer Service, and/or Training, etc. Identifies issues and may need some guidance with anticipating issues that need escalation; points of escalation are within the leadership team or with Generally works across internal functional areas and/or works with external stakeholders Manages projects that typically require making simple to moderately complex customizations to standard processes and plans, and creates and manages project plans that may or may not include standard templates Manages and monitors time, scope and cost for the project based on the identified requirements. more experienced Project Managers Collaborates, negotiates, and manages issues to resolution. Conducts conflict management with internal and/or external stakeholders as requirements are identified, delivery issues arise, and scope changes are requested, etc. Gathers project sizing information from appropriate teams, and ensures all projects are properly and accurately estimated and timely billed Monitors and tracks to the budget; looks for opportunities to increase project revenue through the provision of value added services (e.g., consultancy, test support, etc.) and to lower the cost of delivery to optimize the project team's productivity Makes decisions within established processes, methodologies, etc.; with some oversight, makes recommendations outside of established guidelines Collaborates with internal areas, such as Legal, Procurement, and Finance, as needed, to manage budgeting and contractual responsibilities and any associated impacts What Are Our Desired Skills and Capabilities? Job Complexity - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Supervision - Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments Skills / Knowledge - A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position. Job Complexity - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise. Supervision - Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments Industry knowledge - has sufficient knowledge of the industry to manage projects, and adapt project deliverables as time,resources, and scope elements change Project Management - has a detailed understanding of project management methodologies Client's (internal or external) business knowledge - has a good understanding of the client's business

Requirements

Job Complexity - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Supervision - Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments
Skills / Knowledge - A seasoned, experienced professional with a full understanding of area of specialization; resolves a wide range of issues in creative ways. This job is the fully qualified, career-oriented, journey-level position.
Job Complexity - Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors.Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise.
Supervision - Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments
Industry knowledge - has sufficient knowledge of the industry to manage projects, and adapt project deliverables as time,resources, and scope elements change
Project Management - has a detailed understanding of project management methodologies
Client's (internal or external) business knowledge - has a good understanding of the client's business
Organizational Skills
Support getting payment's technical requirements in place.
Manage audit deliverables and apprentice sign-offs.
Strong follow-up skills; able to stay on top of deadlines.
M&A / Integration Experience
Technical–Business Bridge
Ability to translate between technology and business stakeholders.
Typically Minimum 4+ Years Relevant Exp
Bachelor's Degree or Relevant Experience equivalent training and/or work experience in lieu of a degree

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with company integrations or M&A is a plus.
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent

Responsibilities

Manages projects with a span of influence that typically require working within a single business segment, or possibly two business segments, and/or across a few corporate shared service resources, such as Software Development, Information Security, IT Development, Customer Service, and/or Training, etc.
Identifies issues and may need some guidance with anticipating issues that need escalation; points of escalation are within the leadership team or with Generally works across internal functional areas and/or works with external stakeholders
Manages projects that typically require making simple to moderately complex customizations to standard processes and plans, and creates and manages project plans that may or may not include standard templates
Manages and monitors time, scope and cost for the project based on the identified requirements.
Collaborates, negotiates, and manages issues to resolution. Conducts conflict management with internal and/or external stakeholders as requirements are identified, delivery issues arise, and scope changes are requested, etc.
Gathers project sizing information from appropriate teams, and ensures all projects are properly and accurately estimated and timely billed
Monitors and tracks to the budget; looks for opportunities to increase project revenue through the provision of value added services (e.g., consultancy, test support, etc.) and to lower the cost of delivery to optimize the project team's productivity
Makes decisions within established processes, methodologies, etc.; with some oversight, makes recommendations outside of established guidelines
Collaborates with internal areas, such as Legal, Procurement, and Finance, as needed, to manage budgeting and contractual responsibilities and any associated impacts