Project Manager (Commercial Program Management Office, Global Open Systems): Visa

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Visa operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Visa facilitates global commerce through the transfer of value and information among financial institutions, merchants, consumers, businesses and government entities.

We offer a range of branded payment product platforms, which our financial institution clients use to develop and offer credit, charge, deferred debit, prepaid and cash access programs to cardholders. Visa's card platforms provide consumers, businesses, merchants and government entities with a secure, convenient and reliable way to pay and be paid in 170 countries and territories.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Concurrently manage multiple large scale, highly complex projects in a very fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Work with business and technology subject matter experts to define scope, develop plan, create cost estimate, and produce Statement of Work and other documentation needed for funding approvals.
• Provide leadership, direct project activities, conduct reviews, manage risk mitigation and change control processes, and communicate status to senior management within the IT and business organizations.
• Ensure all project activities and deliverables are fully in compliance with Visa Project Management Methodologies and Key Control policies.
• Ensure accurate and timely information is collected and reported regularly on project progress and financial status.
• Provide project teams with expertise, direction, motivation, and encouragement.
• Lead by example to embrace teamwork while promoting a culture of openness and flexibility
• Demonstrate leadership qualities, flexibility and adaptability to changes in role and responsibilities as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science or similar technical discipline required; advanced degree in business management preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of project management experience in leading technical teams and delivering large scale, complex ETL, data mart/warehouse, and multi-tier web enabled solutions.
• Financial services, credit card, payment industry experience ideal.
• Working knowledge of full software/system development life cycle from requirements gathering to post-implementation production support, including quality assurance and system integration.
• Strong process orientation with a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices.
• Fluent in project management tools; solid understanding of project financial controls.
• Good communication and business writing skills; must be able to effectively present status to all levels.
• Solid analytical skills; able to think strategically and can turn ideas into actions
• Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with a commitment to detail, quality and continuous improvements.
• Must demonstrate self-motivated attitude to learn Visa's business and environment quickly.
• PMP certification is required.