Job Order #6399 Detail

Location	Foster City,CA	Type	Contract
Position Title	Project Manager IT	Duration	11 mo
Job Description This position is in the Open Systems Commercial and B2B Project Management Office. The successful candidate will have overall project management responsibility for Commercial Online Reporting system integration and migration projects for Visa Commercial Card program. S/He will need to define project scope, develop project plans and project budgets, direct activities including reviews, risk management, change control processes, and communications by following Visa PMM. Responsibility level * Exercises independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor * Strong knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods (Typically required) Major Job Duties and Responsibilities: * Concurrently manage multiple large scale, highly complex projects in a very fast paced, dynamic environment. * Work with business and technology subject matter experts to define scope, develop plan, create cost estimate, and produce Statement of Work and other documentation needed for funding approvals. * Provide leadership, direct project activities, conduct reviews, manage risk mitigation and change control processes, and communicate status to senior management within the IT and business organizations. * Ensure all project activities and deliverables are fully in compliance with Visa Project Management Methodologies and Key Control policies. * Ensure accurate and timely information are collected and reported regularly on project progress and financial status. * Provide project teams with expertise, direction, motivation, and encouragement. * Lead by example to embrace teamwork while promoting a culture of openness and flexibility * Demonstrate leadership qualities, flexibility and adaptability to change in roles and responsibilities as required
Required Skills * Bachelor degree in a technical field such as computer science, computer engineering or related field required. Advanced degree in business administration preferred. * PMP certification is required. * Working knowledge of Commercial Card business (required) * 10+ years IT application development and project management experience required * Proven track record in delivering large scale, complex ETL, data mart/warehouse, and multi-tier web enabled solutions. * Working knowledge of full software/system development life cycle from requirements gathering to post-implementation production support, including quality assurance and system integration. * Strong process orientation with a solid understanding of project management techniques, methodologies and best practices. * Fluent in project management techniques, tools and processes and solid understanding of project financial controls. * Good communication and business writing skills. Must be able to effectively present status to all levels. * Solid analytical skills; able to think strategically and can turn ideas into actions * Must demonstrate the ability to work independently with a commitment to detail, quality and continuous improvements. * Must demonstrate self-motivated attitude to learn Visa's business and environment quickly. * Previous Visa IT Project Management experience (preferred)