Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The Vice President of Practice Management leads a strategic business overseeing a portfolio of digital products with varying levels of maturity across geographies, driving enterprise-wide consulting initiatives, client success, and revenue growth. This executive role is responsible for shaping the vision, strategy, and execution of consulting services, fostering innovation, and building high-performing teams that deliver exceptional value to clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Vision

• Define and execute the strategic direction of the practice aligned with corporate goals.
• Lead transformation initiatives and drive innovation across consulting offerings.
• Operate with a general management mindset, balancing strategic and tactical priorities.
• Support M&A onboarding, executive escalations, and enterprise-wide initiatives.
• Leverage AI and emerging technologies to enhance implementation and operational efficiency.

Client & Market Engagement

• Cultivate executive-level relationships with key clients and industry leaders.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to financial institutions, guiding them through complex challenges.
• Represent the company at major industry forums, regulatory panels, and thought leadership events.
• Translate technical capabilities into client value through deep understanding of services and product architecture.

Business Development & Growth

• Drive top-line growth through strategic partnerships, new market penetration, and expansion of existing accounts.
• Collaborate with executive leadership and sales teams to develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Oversee proposal development, pricing strategies, and contract negotiations for high-value engagements.

Operational Excellence

• Ensure delivery excellence across all engagements, maintaining high standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.
• Align platform and infrastructure investments with service delivery goals.
• Oversee implementation, migrations, and support functions with technical oversight.
• Manage cross-product strategy and ensure alignment with enterprise goals.

Financial & Operational Acumen

• Own the portfolio’s P&L, including direct PS revenue and operating expenses.
• Conduct margin analysis and implement cost optimization strategies.
• Lead budget planning, resource allocation, and investment shaping to support growth and profitability.

People Leadership & Influence

• Build and lead a diverse, high-performing leadership team.
• Inspire and motivate teams in dynamic and challenging environments.
• Coach and mentor solution leaders to align with OKRs and drive performance.
• Foster collaboration across solution teams and manage stakeholder relationships effectively.
• Resolve friction and manage conflicts with professionalism and empathy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree: advanced degree (MBA, JD, etc.) preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in digital experience product leadership, financial services, consulting, or related industries.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale consulting practices or business units.
• Deep expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and financial institution operations.
• Exceptional executive presence, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively (50%+).

What we offer you

• A multifaceted job with a high degree of responsibility and a broad spectrum of opportunities

• The chance to work on some of the most challenging, relevant issues in financial services & technology

• A fantastic range of benefits designed to help support your lifestyle and wellbeing

• A work environment that appreciates collaboration, flexibility and respect – while holding everyone accountable to performance

• Relocation assistance

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FIS is committed to providing its employees with an exciting career opportunity and competitive compensation. The pay range for this full-time position is $195,610.00 - $328,630.00 and reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position based on the posted role, level, and location. Within the range, actual individual starting pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Any changes in work location will also impact actual individual starting pay. Please consult with your recruiter about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

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Sourcing Model

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