Project Manager

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager to join our project management team based in Nicosia, Cyprus. The team is responsible for ensuring the success of all projects undertaken by the company, both internally and commercially with our growing worldwide client base.

The project manager will lead global projects of varying scale through all aspects of their end to end lifecycle working with clients, internal teams and external partners. They will ensure effective elicitation of requirements and formulation of fit for purpose solutions along with relevant implementation strategies which are agreed with all parties. Accountable for overall success, the project manager will define the project plan baseline and ensure appropriate monitoring and control during project execution so the project is delivered within baseline scope, time, budget and quality dimensions. Crucially, they will be adept at building lasting relationships with internal and/or external client stakeholders, including senior sponsors, to ensure ongoing alignment and ultimately satisfaction with delivery outcomes.

Leveraging industry best practices and project management methodologies to implement effective governance and optimise performance, the project manager will deal with orchestrating cross functional teams, work scheduling and prioritisation, communications and reporting, issue, risk, stakeholder and change management etc. in order to successfully meet the project’s objectives.

The successful candidate should have the following experience and skills:

• 6 -10+ years of proven end to end project management experience in the financial services industry (preferably payment systems industry) and/or IT industry

• Software implementation experience is considered key

• Experience and knowledge of application development methods and the software development lifecycle preferably with banking / payment applications

• Experience managing multiple client projects in a virtual and multi-national team environment with a track record of successful delivery

• Demonstrated / proven ability to build relationships at different levels with a variety of stakeholders and lead multiple cross functional teams working under pressure

• Experience with project management methodologies such as PMI and/or Prince 2

• Experience creating and maintaining project documentation in accordance with enterprise standards e.g. Project plans, RAID logs, status reports, dashboards etc

• Ability to direct project outcomes based on business objectives

• Experience of working in a dynamic and fast paced environment

• Experience of planning and implementing projects under contractual / commercial constraints.

Essential requirements:

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills

• Educated to degree level in a relevant subject such as Computer Science, MIS, Business or Finance

• PMI PMP certified or equivalent

• Logical thinker with excellent analytical and problem solving skills

• Meticulous attention to detail

• Strong ability to learn new technologies and positively handle situations / tasks of wide-ranging complexity and risk

• Flexibility to travel as required is a must

• Flexibility to work unsociable hours with clients and teams in different time zones when required

• PC skills including MS Office and MS Project.

What we offer:

• Challenging, interesting work in a truly international environment

• The opportunity to learn and develop from an experienced team

• A culture focused on people where every individual contributes and makes a difference

• A friendly working environment, with a strong sense of camaraderie

• Competitive salary and benefits packages.

To apply for this position please visit our website www.tsys.com/careers and apply through the online system by 30th June 2021.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.