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Jeff Saleh

Tampa,FL

Summary

Result's driven and dedicated Project/Implementation Manager with expertise in leading the deployment and integration of IT solutions within the financial services/point of sale sector. Track record of navigating complex project landscapes, from initial scoping and planning through to execution and post-implementation support. Strong foundation in quality assurance and delivering high-quality software and hardware solutions across multiple platforms. Expertise in developing strategic implementation plans that align with organizational goals and client needs, ensuring seamless integration of IT solutions. Innovative IT professional with rich experience in leading end-to-end quality assurance processes, including regression testing, defect tracking, and vendor specifications analysis, to maintain quality standards of software and hardware functionality. Well-versed in employing Agile methodologies and utilizing tools such as Jira, Confluence, and Sharepoint for project tracking, expert at managing multiple, concurrent IT projects ensuring timely delivery within scope and budget. Exceptional and proven ability to build and maintain strong client relationships while serving as the primary point of contact for major enterprise clients and ensuring their strategic and operational requirements. Proficient in a wide range of technical skills including Payment processing, Gateway API's, Point of Sale, L3 EMV certifications, and Mobile Banking. Repeated success in leading cross-functional teams and providing training and operational leadership and support. Proven experience as a Project Manager in the banking and financial services industry with a strong understanding of financial technology solutions and platforms.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Project Manager - Ops Conversions and Implementations

FIS Global
04.2024 - Current
  • Senior level end to end project management of mobile banking initiatives from initiation to deployment
  • Conduct initial discovery sessions with clients to gather requirements, understand business need, and develop implementation plans
  • Primary contact for new and existing clients providing training and support to align with their goals and objectives
  • Led the successful implementation of FIS Global mobile banking applications while coordinating cross functional teams including Development, Product Support, and customer service
  • Developed and executed Project plans resulting in the app's launch being completed significantly ahead of schedule for 200 banks
  • Conducted regular meetings with stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns, maintaining strong communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle
  • Advanced rapidly to assist training new hires within 3 months of being in the position

Project Implementation Manager

JP Morgan Chase
06.2021 - 08.2023
  • Led service and support for JP Morgan Chase's key enterprise clients to ensure high client satisfaction and operational excellence
  • Elevated client satisfaction and operational efficiency by orchestrating the successful implementation of strategic projects for key enterprise clients, leveraging outstanding project management acumen and a client-centric approach to deliver innovative solutions for over 20 dedicated clients
  • Streamlined POS integration and reduced operational setbacks by proficiently addressing and rectifying escalated concerns swiftly, ensuring a flawless implementation phase that bolstered the client experience and ensured continuity in business operations
  • Improved service delivery and client rapport through the strategic overhaul of client interaction and integration processes by demonstrating an exceptional capacity to uplift standards of service and foster stronger, more satisfying client relationships
  • Enhanced client-facing operations and project outcomes by independently managing the setup of testing environments, conducting reviews of host platforms, and handling multiple projects while ensuring excellence in client service and operational efficiency
  • Drove tailored solution delivery through effective cross-functional collaboration, skillfully working with internal teams and relationship managers to address the unique needs of high-revenue accounts by demonstrating agility in prioritization and execution of critical tasks
  • Optimized client communication and engagement globally, achieving prompt and effective exchanges that bolstered client contentment and sustained elevated productivity, underpinned by superior communication prowess and a dedication to immediate responsiveness
  • Achieved elite multi-platform project management status, becoming one of only two team members capable of navigating projects across all platforms through acquiring and mastering three platforms, thus becoming an indispensable asset
  • Developed and maintained project tracking dashboards, reports, and metrics for all owned Point of Sale and Payment Processing Projects

Project Manager/Business Analyst

JP Morgan Chase
04.2007 - 06.2021
  • Oversaw the entire Project Management process for Chase's Point of Sale hardware and software, including Point of Sale devices and Point of Sale API's, from initial code receipt to deployment
  • Owned both Business and QA analyst roles
  • Elevated QA competencies of third-party clientele, by delivering expert training on quality assurance testing strategies, enhancing their software's quality and performance metrics
  • Surpassed quality benchmarks through meticulous defect identification and resolution, adeptly uncovering and rectifying more than 2500 discrepancies and developing over 2000 test scenarios, epitomizing an unmatched dedication to precision and excellence
  • Managed over 100 Point of Sale and Payment Processing projects from end to end from 2007-2021
  • Provided training to both external and internal stakeholders for over 25 Point of Sale projects
  • Revolutionized support response mechanisms, introducing process optimizations that significantly cut down response times, resulting in boosting efficiency and elevating customer satisfaction; key architect in the migration of software and hardware for 4 crucial applications
  • Employed Agile frameworks and tools, such as Jira, Confluence, and Sharepoint in project management while adeptly steering up to 15 comprehensive projects concurrently by exemplifying flexibility, prioritization, and commitment to on-schedule delivery
  • Pioneered the integration of state-of-the-art test automation technologies, significantly enhancing the efficiency and coverage of quality assurance processes for Chase's Point of Sale devices, leading to a 25% reduction in testing cycles and expedited product deployments
  • Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the Quality Assurance team, initiating a peer review and feedback system that led to an improvement in defect detection rates and contributed to the development of a more collaborative and skilled QA team
  • Analyzed Jira data workflows, and dashboards for effective project management and process improvement

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Technical Solution Deployment
  • Quality Assurance & Testing
  • Software & Hardware Integration
  • Project Management / Agile Methodology
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Client Relationship Management
  • User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
  • Cross-functional Team Leadership
  • POS System Integration
  • Continuous Service Improvement
  • Payment processing
  • Point of Sale
  • Mobile Banking
  • Project Planning
  • Project Scheduling

Timeline

Senior Project Manager - Ops Conversions and Implementations

FIS Global
04.2024 - Current

Project Implementation Manager

JP Morgan Chase
06.2021 - 08.2023

Project Manager/Business Analyst

JP Morgan Chase
04.2007 - 06.2021
Jeff Saleh