Senior Project Manager

Aperia

Alpharetta +4 more

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Candidates with agile project management experience and a background in payments or compliance software will find this role in a fast-paced, global environment with remote work options.

Best fit for

Candidates with a strong background in payments or compliance software and agile project management experience
— “enterprise projects for a key client is the payments space”
Individuals who have led technical software projects using SDLC methodologies
— “delivery of technical software solutions using SDLC methodologies”
Candidates who have demonstrated leadership in high-performance teams with cross-functional collaboration
— “demonstrated leadership in motivating teams to high performance”

Things to consider

Background investigation and drug test are mandatory parts of the selection process
— “Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and drug test”
The position is not eligible for sponsorship, which may limit candidate pool
— “This position is not eligible for sponsorship”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in managing projects with cross-functional teams and agile ceremonies
— “Organize and facilitate project planning, host and attend daily stand-up meetings”
Emphasize your ability to produce project tracking documentation and estimates
— “producing project tracking documentation”
Showcase leadership skills in motivating teams and resolving conflicts
— “demonstrated experience in producing project tracking documentation”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

Led enterprise projects for key clients
Produced project plans, estimates, and deliverables
Monitored and reported on project status and milestones
Supported project team with deliverables

Typical background

5+ years of experience in project management in an Agile environmentExperience in delivery of technical software solutions

Skills & requirements

Required

Project PlanningAgile MethodologiesScrumSprint ReviewsLessons-learnedRetrospectivesSprint PlanningRelease PlanningProject ScheduleCollaborationAgile PrinciplesTeam AccountabilityVisibilityProject Management DocumentationProject Status ReportingConflict ResolutionProcess OrientationMeasurementFeedbackFast-paced Environment

Preferred

PMP CertificationWaterfallIterative ModelsProject Management ConceptsDeliverablesTechniquesProject Tracking DocumentationProject Management Professional (pmp)

Stack & domain

Project ManagementAgileSDLCScrumSprint ReviewsRetrospectivesSprint PlanningProject Tracking DocumentationConflict ResolutionProcess OrientationMeasurementFeedbackProject Management DocumentationProject DeliverablesResource RequirementsResolutionProject Management MethodologiesLeadershipMotivationTeamworkCommunicationCollaborationProblem-solvingOrganizationMulti-taskingFlexibilityPMPSaasPaymentsComplianceFintechManaged ConsultancySoftware DevelopmentRisk ManagementCustomer Intelligence

About the role

Original posting from Aperia via Greenhouse

Summary
Join Aperia Solutions, a leader in SaaS solutions for the Payments and Compliance industries. Aperia is a Texas-based fintech and managed consultancy firm that creates custom SaaS applications and other software-based solutions for the payments, banking, and processing industry. Founded in 1999, Aperia offers business intelligence, risk management, compliance, and customer intelligence platforms. With offices in Dallas, Washington DC, and Vietnam, Aperia is a fast-paced, global organization that strives to improve efficiency in compliance, risk, and customer service operations. Aperia’s clients include banks, processors, payment facilitators, merchant service providers, independent sales organizations, and government entities. A career at Aperia promises a great challenge, culture, and opportunities to forge your own path.
Job Description
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for planning, tracking, and managing enterprise projects for a key client is the payments space.
Responsibilities
Organize and facilitate project planning, host and attend daily stand-up meetings, participate in sprint reviews, lead and play an active role in lessons-learned and retrospectives, active participation and evaluation of sprint and release planning towards delivery of a cohesive project schedule, participate in demos and other Scrum-related meetings
Conduct routine planning sessions with the Scrum Master, Client Engagement Manger, and Product Owner for alignment on project plan and roadmap
Evaluate sprint/release progress as relative to the project plan
Ensure the development teams are practicing the core agile principles of collaboration, prioritization, team accountability and visibility
Leads Projects assigned with ability to properly initiate, plan, execute, control and close work to meet outlined success criteria.
Produces Project Plans, Estimates, and Deliverables consistent with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies.
Monitor and report on Project Status, Project Milestones and Issues
Prepare estimates of Effort (EOE) and evaluate Estimates to Complete (ETC)
Interfaces with internal Business Analysts, Technical Personnel, and Management to assess and determine resource requirements and resolve conflicts
Defines standards for Project Management documentation, measurements, and reporting
Supports project team with project deliverables as necessary
Interfaces with Aperia Solutions clients as necessary regarding project status and issues
Qualifications
5+ years’ experience in project management in an Agile environment
Experience in delivery of technical software solutions using SDLC methodologies that support Waterfall, Iterative, and Agile models
Familiarity with Project Management concepts, deliverables, and techniques
Demonstrated experience in producing project tracking documentation
Experience in conflict resolution
Process orientation with emphasis on measurement and feedback
Ability to work in fast-paced, dynamic environment
Exceptional organizational skills and ability to multi-task
Demonstrated leadership in motivating teams to high performance
Excellent written and verbal communications skills at the business and technical level
Strong work ethic, commitment and teamwork
Ability to work independently with little supervision
Able to work flexible hours, especially during critical project schedules
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus
BA or BS Degree preferred
Eligibility Requirements
Must be willing to submit to a background investigation and drug test as part of the selection process.
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Job Type
Full-time
Schedule
Monday to Friday
Work Location
Remote based out of:
Omaha, NE
Alpharetta, GA
Dallas, TX
Coral Springs, FL
Benefits
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) matching
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Disability insurance
Childcare assistance
Education reimbursement
Fitness membership
Volunteer time off
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. An employee may also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor or management. Principals only.
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Source: Aperia careers (Greenhouse)