IT Project Manager

Our client operates the world's largest retail electronic payments network and is one of the most recognized global financial services brands. Their advanced 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.

The candidate in this contract position will join the Corporate IT Project Management Office (PMO) and will be responsible for successful project delivery while working with matrixed teams comprised of Systems Analysis, Vendor, Development, QA, Operations and Business personnel.

This position applies accounting principles to a limited range of accounting, budgeting and forecasting functions. She/He will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day maintenance of a complete and accurate general ledger and in preparing financial reports. Work may include reconciliation of accounts, review of payment coding/invoices and closure of accounting records, complete monthly, quarterly and annual period close process, provide a summary of the budget and forecast information and variance analysis for the management group.

Must sit in Foster City, no telecommuting, not open to other locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Computer Science, IT or a related field
- PMP certification preferred but not mandatory
- Minimum of 8 years of project coordination experience required, preferably with payments systems, finance applications
- Proven experience in planning and organizing large meetings, executive steering committees, working sessions, etc.
- Proven experience in coordinating people, process and project in a heavily matrixed organization structure required
- Demonstrated experience in working with technical teams in the delivery of large scale software development, operational and integration efforts
- Working knowledge of the software development life cycle from requirements gathering to post-implementation production support, including quality assurance and system integration
- Strong process orientation and a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices
- Deep understanding of client contract management and incentives programs preferred
- Ability to understand complex business requirements and functions
- Ability to understand complex systems, and its interfaces
- Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Clarity, SharePoint, etc.
- Well organized, attention to detail, great planning and execution skills
- Ability to work independently and manage one's time
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team player; able to communicate with technical and business experts at all levels of the organization.

MAJOR JOB DUTIES

- Facilitate project status meetings, requirements and design/QA discussions.
- Coordinate project estimating process, manage project budget, forecast, planned vs. actual.
- Support PMs in managing project status report, issues, action items, risks, change log, internal and external dependencies, etc.
- Support PMs in maintaining project schedule, Gantt chart, critical path, etc.
- Work with vendors to develop, review and execute contracts.
- Create and maintain project presentations, project documentations.
- Work Book (PWB) and project communication plan.
- Complete monthly close process.
- Update monthly/quarterly forecast.
- Provide variance analysis.
- Perform review and evaluation of PRs/POs.
- Analyze data and prepare accounting/financial reports for CCMs.
- May assist more senior accountants/financial analysts in special projects.
- Ensure compliance with accounting deadlines.
- Work with Finance and Accounting and/or other departments to resolve problems.

This contract position is expected to be 4 months to begin with extension to a year likely.