Visa is searching for a Project Manager.
Primary responsibilities of this position are to:
Adopt standardized project processes and best practices in the management of projects for Russia and CEMEA
Document project requirements, own and maintain project plans (milestones, phases, and deliverables) through to completion
Lead project management of strategic and BAU projects, track status, identify and facilitate resolution of risks & issues, and report progress against deadlines
Coordinate internal resources and third parties for flawless execution of project commitments
Report status of projects to stakeholders regularly, identifying when action is required and solutions to overcome roadblocks across all areas of the business
Assess completed projects to ensure deliverables consistent with project goals
Document and share lessons learned on projects to feed into process improvement
Key Competencies:
Focussed on delivery of results through effective planning and attention to detail
Excellent collaboration skills with ability to build positive working relationships with CEMEA and Russia functional teams and stakeholders
Well-developed interpersonal skills, strong verbal, and written communication skills with ability to clearly communicate compelling messages to key stakeholders
Responsible for own workflow assignments and able to take the initiative to resolve problems and meet deadlines
Able to work across multiple functions and markets to achieve project objectives
Reporting Relationships:
Based in Moscow reporting into the Senior Director, Performance and Program Management
This is an individual contributor role, with no direct reports
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Minimum of 5+ years’ work experience. International experience and exposure to matrixed organizations an advantage
Strong English language skills
PRINCE2 or PMP experience or equivalent project management qualification with Agile qualifications and experience also essential
Proven ability to execute against tight deadlines
Experience leading projects with multiple stakeholders at both senior and junior levels
Experience using standard MS Office tools (e.g., MS Teams (including Planner), Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.) is essential
Experience with digital collaboration tools e.g., Mural and project management software e.g., Jira is beneficial.