[Remote] Client Delivery Project Manager (Credit & Debit) - Remote

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Velera is the nation’s premier payments credit union service organization and an integrated fintech solutions provider. The Client Delivery Project Manager will lead project implementation lifecycles, manage project teams, and ensure successful delivery of financial technology solutions. This role involves coordinating with various stakeholders and maintaining project documentation while facilitating communication and addressing project issues.ResponsibilitiesLeads and manages the project implementation lifecycle to deliver multiple projects and initiativesDelivers effective, accurate, and consistent communication to project teams, management, external clients, and vendors. Leads project teamsFacilitates and leads project resources through the work breakdown process to define tasks, durations, effort, and dependencies to establish a solid implementation schedulePartners with technology leaders to understand interdependencies and lead time to identify project resources and develop a comprehensive scheduleDrives and coordinates cross-functional project team members from multiple disciplines, assigns individual responsibilities, and leads team meetings to ensure delivery objectives are metMaintains project documentation; ensures project documents are complete, current, and appropriately storedPrepare and distribute project reports and communications; communicates with technology team, project sponsors, stakeholders, functional area managers and/or consultants regarding status of specific tasksEnsure various integration elements of assigned projects are properly coordinated including: project plan development, project plan execution, and overall change control; Develop highly technical, detailed project plan including all work required to successfully complete both internal and client facing projectsAct as the primary liaison and manage expectations of key sponsors and client executive staff related to timing, functionality and business objectives needed to support a successful go liveAssume responsibility, manages conflict within the group and provides final approval for entire project on behalf of all stakeholders; Troubleshoot project issues and escalate them to upper management if necessaryLeads lesson learned exercises and participates in root cause analysis discussionsEnsure that project information is communicated in a timely manner through communication planning, information distribution, performance reporting and administrative closureCollaborate effectively with other project managers, various subcontracting partners, external consulting organizations, customer resources, contractor and other 3rd party providers ensuring the quality standards for the project are metFacilitate project meetings including project kick off and specification meetingsTravel to client locations to meet and discuss specifications, business objectives, and project options; facilitate meeting with key client personnel including IT for network connectivity and file mappingMaintain interaction with credit unions, MasterCard, VISA and other processors, software vendors and ATM networks for the purpose of coordinating products/projectsMaintain thorough understanding of payment processing card industry, card processing systems and subsystems, and/or related in-house applications, and a primary understanding of system parameters, regional ATM networksPerform other duties as assignedSkillsBachelor's degree in related field and/or equivalent combination experience and education is required3 years of project management experience required3 years in a client facing role requiredProven facilitation, organizational, prioritization, decision-making and conflict resolution skills; ability to track and control activities in a fast paced environment while managing multiple projects and tasks and multiple organizationsAbility to communicate effectively in both verbal and written formats and give presentations utilizing various audiovisual support aidsPossess strong leadership, interpersonal, and problem solving skills; ability to negotiate with and influence others across all organizational levels; ability to influence senior level executives to make appropriate business decisionsAbility to exercise discretion and good judgment in making decisionsAbility to travel as needed, 25%3 years in the financial services industry with card processing and payment solutions preferredClient facing project leadership and card processing experience preferredWorking knowledge Microsoft Office applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and ProjectWorking knowledge of various project methodologiesWorking knowledge of Enterprise Project Management toolsWorking knowledge of debit and credit card processing and supporting financial technology productsBenefitsCompetitive wagesMedical with telemedicineDental and VisionBasic and Optional Life InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)Maternity, Parental, Family CareCommunity Volunteer Time Off12 Paid HolidaysCompany Paid Disability Insurance401k (with employer match)Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with company provided contributionsFlexible Spending Accounts (FSA)Supplemental InsuranceMental Health and Well-being: Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Tuition ReimbursementWellness programBenefits are subject to generally applicable eligibility, waiting period, contribution, and other requirements and conditionsCompany OverviewVelera provides financial technology and processing solutions for credit unions. It was founded in 1977, and is headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.velera.com.