Lead Infrastructure Project Manager

1 week ago

Riverwoods, United States Discover Financial Services Full time

Discover. A brighter future.

With us, you’ll do meaningful work from Day 1. Our collaborative culture is built on three core behaviors: We Play to Win, We Get Better Every Day & We Succeed Together. And we mean it — we want you to grow and make a difference at one of the world's leading digital banking and payments companies. We value what makes you unique so that you have an opportunity to shine.

Come build your future, while being the reason millions of people find a brighter financial future with Discover.

Job Description:

At Discover, be part of a culture where diversity, teamwork and collaboration reign. Join a company that is just as employee focused as it is on its customers and is consistently awarded for both. We’re all about people, and our employees are why Discover is a great place to work. Be the reason we help millions of consumers build a brighter financial future and achieve yours along the way with a rewarding career. 

The Lead Infrastructure Project Manager is accountable for leading the management of key, complex cross-domain, infrastructure projects. Responsible for influencing the execution of these from original concept through final implementation. These projects require a working knowledge of various infrastructure technologies. Develops and coaches' teams to be able to identify, manage, and escalate risk, and effectively manages risk within the teams you oversee.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the resolution of third-party risk management related delinquencies on behalf of the Infrastructure Services organization.
  • Research and present detailed vendor engagement status reports to stakeholders
  • Manage the review of contract renewals.
  • Applies project management methodologies, tools, and competencies to guide projects’ direction, implementation, and development of work plans, schedules, budget, estimates, and resource planning.
  • Coordinates meetings with leadership, management, vendors, and key stakeholders across the organization to define requirements.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional resources to review milestones, drives progress toward deliverables, and proactively assesses project constraints to mitigate risks and resolve issues. Leads analytical project execution to meet specific business requirements and timelines.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional departments to achieve project objectives.
  • Works closely with project management leads to support the strategic direction of the department. Develops and reviews all project plans for timely project delivery, and performs project risk analysis, tracking, and mitigation.
  • Ensures completing project deliverables according to agreed timelines and quality standards in order to improve corporate security posture.

Minimum Qualifications

At a minimum, here’s what we need from you:

  • 2+ years of experience in project management, infrastructure technology domain, or related field
  •  In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in project management, infrastructure technology domain, or related field

Preferred Qualifications

Bonus Points If You Have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Project Management, or related field
  • Strong project management with on-boarding new third-party vendors and tracking and reporting on the on-boarding process.
  • Experience with third party/vendor risk management
  • Experience with vendor incidents, errors, and performance issues resolution.
  • Experience with reviewing contracts, project financials and working within service level agreements.
  • Experience with building reports with either Power BI or Tableau
  • PMP

Application Deadline:

The application window for this position is anticipated to close on Jun-30-2024. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible. The posting may be available past this date, but it is not guaranteed.

Compensation:

The base pay for this position generally ranges between $75,500.00 to $127,900.00. Additional incentives may be provided as part of a market competitive total compensation package. Factors, such as but not limited to, geographical location, relevant experience, education, and skill level may impact the pay for this position.

Benefits:

We also offer a range of benefits and programs based on eligibility. These benefits include:

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • Paid Time Off

  • 401(k) Plan

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, & Health Savings Account

  • STD, Life, LTD and AD&D

  • Recognition Program

  • Education Assistance

  • Commuter Benefits

  • Family Support Programs

  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Learn more at mydiscoverbenefits.com.

What are you waiting for? Apply today

All Discover employees place our customers at the very center of our work. To deliver on our promises to our customers, each of us contribute every day to a culture that values compliance and risk management.

Discover is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Discover is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other legally protected status. (Know Your Rights & Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision)

Discover complies with federal, state, and local laws applicable to qualified individuals with disabilities and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations. If you require a reasonable accommodation to search for a position, to complete an application, and/or to participate in an interview, please email HireAccommodation@discover.com. Any information you provide regarding your accommodation needs will be kept confidential and will only be used to determine and provide necessary accommodation.

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