Senior Project Analyst

At Jack Henry, we’re more than a technology company, we’re a force for good in financial services. We’re redefining how community banks and credit unions connect with the people they serve. Our mission is rooted in people inspired innovation, empowering financial institutions to deliver seamless, secure, and human centered experiences. We deliver cutting-edge solutions that are paving the way for the next generation of digital banking and payments, but our true impact begins with our associates.  If you're ready to help transform an industry and grow with a company that values purpose, collaboration, and excellence then we’d love to meet you. 

We’re looking for a Senior Project Analyst who thrives in a collaborative, cross-functional environment and enjoys being at the center of impactful work. This role plays a key part in coordinating and executing installations of new financial institutions (FIs) converting to CPS, as well as managing updates to existing ones. You’ll work closely with software engineering teams, contributing to product requirements and design, project management efforts and potentially leading sprint management initiatives in the future. The team operates within a web-based UI and mainframe environment, handling client data updates and ensuring seamless system enhancements. Under minimal supervision, you’ll partner with customers and internal departments to translate business needs into clear, actionable specifications. You’ll also manage projects from conception through implementation, support database accuracy and cleanup efforts, and assist technical business analysts on development initiatives. If you’re someone who enjoys driving projects forward, solving problems, and making a tangible impact across teams—this is a great opportunity to grow and lead.

This is a remote position, and candidates must live within approximately a 70-mile radius of our office locations in Allen, TX; Lenexa, KS; Springfield, MO; Monett, MO; Birmingham, AL; Louisville, KY; Charlotte, NC; or Cedar Falls; IA.

The salary range for this position is $86,464- $129,959 and will be determined based on location and experience level.

All positions, regardless of location, may require an onsite interview or in-person onboarding requirement to verify your identity.  

What you’ll be responsible for:

• Plans, conducts and directs the analysis of business problems to be solved with automated systems. Prepares work-effort estimates and solution approaches. 
• Performs needs analysis to develop design specifications for projects. Defines the system and functional requirements of the product. Performs requirements gathering, project scoping and translates requirements into business specifications. 
• Performs project management duties from feasibility analysis through implementation. 
• Defines specifications and workflow models for product development.
• Coordinates the development, quality assurance and testing efforts to ensure conformance with design specifications and performance standards. 
• Creates all requirements and business design documentation. 
• Coordinates the creation of training support documentation and implementation plans. 
• Serves as liaison between end users and development (technical and non-technical departments) during all phases of the product lifecycle 
• Presents periodic project updates to senior management. 
• May assist less experienced peers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What you’ll need to have:

• Minimum of 6 years of experience within a payments or fintech organization, with a strong understanding of industry operations and client needs.
• Proven experience in project management, software installation, or implementation coordination, ideally in a technical or client-facing environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work directly with customers and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout project lifecycles.
• Hands-on experience with User Acceptance Testing (UAT), including planning, execution, and issue resolution.
• Skilled in acting as a liaison between business stakeholders and engineering teams, translating business requirements into technical deliverables.

What would be nice for you to have:

• Familiarity with debit and credit card processing, including transaction flows and system integrations.
• Knowledge of JH (Jack Henry) products and services.
• Experience in project management or installation coordination within a technical or client-facing role.
• Exposure to sprint management or agile methodologies, with the ability to support or lead sprint planning and execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Proven ability to manage multiple work efforts simultaneously, prioritizing tasks and driving progress across concurrent initiatives.

If you got this far, we hope you're feeling excited about this opportunity. Even if you don't feel you meet every single requirement on this posting, we still encourage you to apply. We’re looking for passionate, driven individuals who align with our mission and can bring unique perspectives to our team.

Why Jack Henry?

At Jack Henry, we live by the motto: “Do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun.” It’s more than a tagline, it’s the foundation of our culture. We recognize that our associates are the key to our success, and we’re deeply committed to their wellbeing. That’s why we offer comprehensive benefits designed to support your physical, mental, and financial health so you can thrive both personally and professionally.

We’re also leading the way in technology modernization, helping financial institutions evolve with speed, security, and flexibility. Our strategy focuses on delivering secure data access, mitigating fraud, and enabling seamless integration.  Empowering our teams to build innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of accountholders.

Culture of Commitment

Ask our associates why they love Jack Henry, and many will tell you it is because our culture is exceptional. We do great things together. Our culture empowers us to rise to challenges, seek new opportunities, and support one another through change. It’s this shared commitment that drives our success. We’re proud to foster an environment where inclusion, sustainability, and community impact are more than values, they’re how we operate.  Visit our Corporate Sustainability site to learn more about our culture and commitment to our people, customers, community, environment, and shareholders.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Jack Henry, we know we are better together. We value, respect, and protect the uniqueness each of us brings. Innovation flourishes by including all voices and makes our business - and our society - stronger. Jack Henry is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, performance management, promotion, transfer, compensation, benefits, education, training, social, and recreational activities to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, genetic information, pregnancy, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, and military and veteran status, or any other protected status protected by local, state or federal law.

No one will be subject to, and Jack Henry prohibits, any form of discipline, reprisal, intimidation, or retaliation for good faith reports or complaints of discrimination of any kind, pursuing any discrimination claim, or cooperating in related investigations.

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