Senior Project Manager

Discover Financial Services • Chicago, IL

175d • $67,000 - $113,000

About The Position

Responsible for managing all aspects of diverse, complex to very complex projects. This includes but not limited to project planning, execution, timing, functionality, testing, quality, cost benefit analysis, risk management, communication and documentation. Project types include new product launches, capital improvements, R&D, strategic initiatives, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelors in Business Administration and Management and Communications.
• 2+ years Project Management, Operations or related experience.
• In lieu of education, must have at least 4+ years Project Management, Operations or related experience.

Nice To Haves

• SAFe (Scale Agile Framework) SAFe, LEAN, or other Agile Certification (CSM, CSPO, etc).
• Professional Project Management certification.

Responsibilities

• Represents the organization as a primary contact on assigned projects.
• Utilizes expertise and leadership skills to direct natural work groups and to resolve issues to ensure project goals and requirements are met.
• Effectively and consistently communicate to provide timely and accurate information and status updates to all stakeholders.
• Initiates and leads projects, including creation of proposals, writing business requirements, and negotiating timelines with business and technology partners.
• Coordinates the testing, installation, and implementation of system modifications with the Processing Centers, business partners, internal applications teams and external vendors.
• Solves unusual technical and business problems requiring innovative business solutions and state-of-the-industry subject matter expertise.
• Ensures solutions are consistent with organizational objectives.
• Adheres to enterprise-wide company policies and procedures.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state and local regulatory mandates.
• Adheres to company guidelines for Change Management and the Product Development Process (PDP).
• Ensures the highest level of compliance with company directives regarding confidentiality, storage and access to secure data.

Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan
• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account
• Short and Long Term Disability, Life, and Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurances
• Recognition Program
• Education Assistance
• Commuter Benefits
• Family Support Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees