Project Manager Sr Non-Technical

Job Description

Are you ready to unleash your full potential? We're looking for people who are passionate about payments to chart Worldpay's path to being the largest and most-loved payments company in the world.

About the role:

Responsible for all aspects of assigned projects and large-scale programs. Projects may be focused on new product launch, portfolio migrations, marketing, sales, finance/accounting, business planning, business operations, customer service, or other subjects. The role involves extensive interactions with cross-functional teams of various functional areas of the business including interaction and coordination with technical delivery teams and executive stakeholders.

About the team:

The Project Management team is responsible for coordinating the day-to-day project deliverables, financials, and communications. We manage client projects and teams with the utmost professionalism and integrity.

What you will Own

• Plans and coordinates all aspects of projects from project initiation through delivery.
• Manages project initiation activities including identifying contractual obligations, client or business needs and goals, existing situation and necessary contacts.
• Ensures requirements for internal projects align to operational standards. Develop alternate requirements or document exceptions as appropriate.
• Develops, defines and executes project plans, project scope, activities, schedules, budgets and deliverables according to project management guidelines.
• Identifies needed resources for projects, defines and assigns major project roles.
• Coordinates activities and tasks among project team members, other internal departments and client or vendor/subcontractor organizations as needed to meet project goals and ensure project completion is on schedule, within budget constraints, and of the appropriate quality standards for the project scope.
• Assigns and monitors work of project team, providing analytical support and direction.
• Manages project risks, issues/problems and activity progress to ensure project goals, e.g., deadline, scope and quality are achieved. Assists with problem resolution or risk mitigation as needed.
• May manage the integration of vendor/subcontractor tasks and track and review vendor/subcontractor deliverables, if appropriate for the project.
• Serves as liaison between 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 business groups in Worldpay and/or in client organizations.
• Conducts project closure activities to formalize and communicate the project acceptance, handover documentation and ongoing activities to accountable teams and complete a post-implementation review to identify areas of improvement.
• 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.
• Identifies project management coordination gaps or areas for improvement and recommends and implements solutions.
• Some travel may be required.
• Other related duties assigned as needed

Where you will own it: Our Headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio

What you Bring:

• A bachelor's degree in business, management, computer science, or an equivalent combination of education, training, or work experience.
• Extensive knowledge of project management standards, processes, procedures, and guidelines. e.g., Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
• Demonstrated skill in managing project budgets and timelines with the ability to set clear expectations, manage team performance, and build high morale among team members.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and presentation, both internally and externally
• Excellent negotiation, analysis, problem-solving, team, conflict management, and time management skills.
• Advanced skills using Microsoft Office, project management, and time-keeping software, e.g., MS Project, MS Office, Visio, Salesforce, ClickTime, Workday, and SharePoint.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and carry out assignments that are sensitive in nature.

Added bonus if you have:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Knowledge or experience in the financial services industry
• Knowledge of Worldpay products and services
• Knowledge of standards relevant to the software industry, e.g., ISO, CMM, Six Sigma, etc.
• Driving new product opportunities.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary and benefits
• A variety of career development tools, resources and opportunities
• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in the