Job Description

Dear Candidate,
We have a job opening for one of our client for below mentioned position.

Role : Manager
Experience : 5+ Yrs
Location : Phoenix, Arizona

Job Title : Project Administration Manager

Description :

This role is within the Global Loyalty Tech team and will be key to the success of this agile engineering team's transition to a product funded model. This role is part of a global team and will involve close partnership with global Product Owners as well as counterparts in the UK (PAM and Program Manager) in order to drive quality, consistency and share best practices across teams.

At a high level, the role is responsible for supporting multiple Tech PMs with their team’s project administrative activities by maintaining organized and current project data within the SDLC PM Tool, global financial reporting, and other AET team engagements. The role is also responsible for process improvement and working with the scrum masters and engagement teams to ensure effective & consistent estimating of effort as part of the intake process, PI Planning and Sprint planning.

Communicates project status through reportingManages SDLC activities including online forms and project documents as necessary
Manages resource on/off-boarding, and profiles
Creates project forecasts through work-sizing in SDLC PM tool
Creates resource tasks assignments in SDLC PM tool
Creates project plan (i.e., WBS in SDLC PM tool, SDLC MSP template)
Coordinates engagements with supporting Technology delivery teams
Coordinates administrative activities for SAR/RFS/CMR/ITSC
Coordinates funding allocation with PMOs for Master Projects
Manages sub-project funding allocation/re-allocation
Translates project work effort into project cost
Manages OPC (TEE) and WIP entries
Monitors project costs (forecast) and variances
Manages SOW process
Performs GL allocation and makes timely updates to Debit Rule as needed
Tracks and monitors project and resource financial adjustments Validates and reconciles payments against expenses
Performs project creation and closure activities in the SDLC PM tool
Depending on factors such as business unit requirements, the nature of the position, cost and applicable laws, American Express may provide visa sponsorship for certain positions.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in related field required
5+ years of experience in project management specifically financial acumen in terms of representing project financials within PPM tools
Experience in leading multiple projects through the Solution Delivery Life Cycle (SDLC) and agile development methodology
5+ years of experience using the SDLC Project Management Tool is a plus
Certification preferred: PMI or equivalent Project Management certification (e.g. Certified Associate in Project Management, Certified Project Management Practitioner, International Project Management Association)

Department : Business
Industry : Finance
Skills : communication, ms-office

Recruiter Details
Company name : American Express
Company discription : American Express is a global services company and the world’s largest card issuer. Our direct relationships with many millions of consumers, businesses and merchants worldwide - combined with our leading edge marketing, information management and rewards capabilities - enable us to offer an array of valuable services that enrich lives, build business success, encourage financial responsibility and create communities of people with common interests. American Express for 9th consecutive year has been voted among India’s top 10 workplaces by the Great Place to Work institute. In recognition of our consistent performance, we were nominated to the Great Place to Work “Hall of Fame”. At American Express, we serve customers, not transactions. We’re widely known for providing superior customer service and have been recognized for a number of achievements including being ranked highest in customer satisfaction within the credit card industry by J.D. Power for seven consecutive years.