Project Manager

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services.  Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results.  We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in-class payment technology and software solutions.  Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow. 

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We are excited to announce that we are looking for experienced Project Managers (different levels of experience) to join Project Management team based in Nicosia, Cyprus. The team is responsible for ensuring the success of the projects undertaken by the company, both internally and commercially with our growing worldwide client base.

Key responsibilities include:

• Lead global Projects of varying scale through all aspects of their end-to-end lifecycle working with clients, internal teams and external partners.

• Ensure effective elicitation of requirements and formulation of fit for purpose solutions along with relevant implementation strategies which are agreed with all parties.

• Define the project / program plan baseline and ensure appropriate monitoring and control during project / program execution so the project / program is delivered within baseline scope, time, budget and quality dimensions.

• Build lasting relationships with internal and/or external client stakeholders, including senior sponsors, to ensure ongoing alignment and ultimately satisfaction with delivery outcomes.

• Use industry best practices and project / program management methodologies to implement effective governance and optimise performance.

• 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 program's objectives.

Required qualifications and skills:

• 4+ years of proven end to end project / program management experience in the IT industry (preferably in the financial services/payment systems industry). Software implementation experience is considered key. 2+ years of Payments industry work experience – added advantage.

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

• PMI PMP certified or equivalent.

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

• Experience managing multiple client projects / programs 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 and program documentation in accordance with enterprise standards e.g. Project / program plans, RAID logs, status reports, dashboards etc.

• Ability to direct program outcomes based on business objectives.

• Experience of working in a dynamic and fast paced environment.

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

• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.

• Logical thinker with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Meticulous attention to detail.

• Strong ability to learn new technologies and proactively 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.

TSYS offers structured career development, supported by training that provides the opportunity to learn and develop.

In addition to a competitive salary, you'll have access to an excellent benefits package, including:

• Private medical insurance for you and your family, non-contributory, in and out patient cover

• A well-established, strong provident fund

• Life insurance (3x base salary)

• 21 days' holiday increasing with length of service, plus 14 public / bank holidays

• Flexible working (hybrid model – part from home, part from office)

• Wellbeing initiatives with access to support services

• On-site subsidized canteen

• Modern offices opposite the Mall of Cyprus with gym and showers, games room (pool table, table tennis, darts, table football, play station) & prayer/meditation room

• Store discounts

• Regular social events and charitable initiatives to give back to our community.

To apply for this position, please visit our website and apply through the online system. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

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