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The Network Processing Project Management Office (PMO) is seeking a Project Manager to deliver technology solutions using traditional and iterative software development methodologies.  Key responsibilities include:

• Work with business and technology subject matter experts to assess requirements, define scope, create estimates, and produce Project Charters and other documentation needed for funding approvals
• Set clear expectations with business partners to provide transparency into project initiation activities, and manage day-to-day interaction during project execution and delivery
• Perform project planning and scheduling, manage tasks and coordinate project  resources to meet objectives and timelines
• Proactively identify, manage and mitigate project risks and find ways to accomplish project goals in the context of dynamic business/technical environments
• Provide high quality customer service and communicate project status (timelines, progress, and challenges) to technology and business stakeholders regularly
• Achieve project goals by engaging effectively with stakeholders, including enterprise architects and strategists, technical subject matter experts, business partners, Visa senior management, technology vendors, and financial institutions and strategic partners, as needed.
• Manage project budgets effectively by ensuring forecasts and actual charges are in line with approved bids and project costs are effectively controlled
• Ensure that all projects are in compliance with Visa's Project Management Methodology and Key Controls
• Keep project status updated in project management tools and maintain meticulous records (e.g., project financials, schedule, issues, risks, change control decisions)
• Provide support to PMO management for integrated planning activities, project portfolio reporting and coordination

Lead boldly and utilize hard and soft skills to influence participants of all levels towards the common goal.

• 5 to 8 years of experience managing technology projects; experience using Agile methodology is a plus
• A BA/BS or equivalent work experience is required; concentration in Computer Science or a related technical discipline (MBA is a plus)
• PMP and/or CSM certifications are a plus
• Strong process orientation; solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices
• Demonstrated organizational, planning and analytical skills, including project scheduling, estimating, risk identification, and change management
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills, and demonstrated ability to effectively communicate technical and business issues and solutions across multiple organizational levels
• Strong leadership qualities and organizational skills as well as the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, assignments, and roles
• Independent judgment and mature decision making skills to deal with technology projects that often have enterprise-wide scope and may have significant cost and time-to-market impacts
• Ability to work independently, yet seamlessly integrate activities and collaborate effectively within a program team and across other organizations
• Ability to influence without direct authority to achieve necessary goals
• Solid analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to think strategically
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office tools (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, SharePoint)
• Exposure to tools like Rally, Jira and Wiki.
• Financial services and card payments experience is a plus.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.