Olympus Corporation of the Americas

IT Principal Project Manager, Global

Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science or Business Management (or related experience).
  • 3-5 years of experience as a Project Manager in IT.
  • Track record of delivering large-scale IT solutions or system implementations.
  • Solid technical background in software and system development.
  • Experience in stakeholder management and negotiation.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Project, Word, Excel).
  • Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver technology projects on time and within budget.
  • Drive value-based outcomes throughout project lifecycle.
  • Create and maintain the project plan with activities and dependencies.
  • Manage project financials, including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Onboard and oversee project team resources and activities.
  • Track and mitigate project risks and issues.
  • Manage communication and expectations with stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one.
  • Generous paid vacation and sick time.
  • Paid parental leave and adoption assistance available.
  • Access to 24/7 Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid educational assistance and training resources.
  • Work-life integrated culture supporting employee well-being.
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation matching programs.
Full Job Description
Working Location: Nationwide

Workplace Flexibility: Remote

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful delivery of tech-enabled change projects within the organization, managing and coordinating the full project lifecycle from initial analysis and requirement capture to deployment and transition into business-as-usual.

The Project Manager is responsible for delivering an agreed scope on time and within budget, through driving value-based outcomes and managing risks, assumptions, issues, and dependencies. The Project Manager will work with delivery teams (may include 3rd parties) and keep sponsors updated through robust governance and regular reporting.

Job Duties

  • Project Management
    • Deliver an agreed technology scope on time and within budget.
    • Drive value-based outcomes through the full project lifecycle from initial analysis to post-deployment.
    • Own (create and maintain) the project plan of key activities, outputs, and dependencies.
    • Own the project financials (forecasting, budgeting) and resource model.
    • Identify and onboard resources required to deliver the project scope, oversee and coordinate day to day team activities aligned to the project plan.
  • Project Governance and Communications
    • Track and mitigate risks and issues, document and manage assumptions and dependencies, escalating where required.
    • Effectively manage relationships with delivery teams, including 3rd parties where required.
    • Manage expectations of sponsors and other stakeholders through timely, well-structured communications on progress and project health.
    • Drive robust project governance, taking into consideration delivery, architecture, and change management requirements.
    • Establish the regular meeting cadence required to effectively manage and govern project delivery.
  • Program/Project Management Community
    • Actively participate in a program/project management community to share good practice and lessons learnt from a global and regional perspective as well as to hone skills and master core capabilities.
    • Provide input and support to establish good practice project guidelines and a clear project framework to be adhered to by all programs and projects; continuously update with good practices.
  • People Management
    • Lead, motivate, develop, and appraise team members so that their individual and collective performance is of the required standard and meets the current and future needs of the business.
  • Other responsibilities / duties as assigned.


Job Qualifications

Required:
  • Bachelor's degree or higher in IT, Computer Science or Business Management (or equivalent and related experience preferred).
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of working experience as a Project Manager in the IT sector.
  • Proven track record of successfully driving and delivering end-to-end large complex scaled IT solutions/ projects or system implementations projects.
  • Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software and system development.
  • Experience of negotiation and working with project and process management.
  • Experience in stakeholder management.
  • Experience working with Microsoft Office suite (Project, Word, Excel).
  • Good planning and organization skills with key attention to budget and resource management.
  • Demonstrable problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrable organizational skills.


Preferred:
  • Project Management qualifications desirable e.g., PMP/ Prince II certifications or equivalent.

Why join Olympus?

We offer a holistic employee experience supporting personal and professional well-being through meaningful work, equitable offerings, and a connected culture.

Equitable Offerings you can count on:
  • Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage effective on start date
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
  • Free live and on-demand Wellbeing Programs
  • Generous Paid Vacation and Sick Time
  • Paid Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance*
  • 12 Paid Holidays
  • On-Site Child Daycare, Café, Fitness Center**


Connected Culture you can embrace:
  • Work-life integrated culture that supports an employee centric mindset
  • Offers onsite, hybrid and field work environments
  • Paid volunteering and charitable donation/match programs
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Dedicated Training Resources and Learning & Development Programs
  • Paid Educational Assistance


*US Only

**Center Valley, PA and Westborough, MA

Are you ready to be a part of our team?

Learn more about our benefits and incentives: https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position is $144,541.00 - $216,812.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). This pay range represents the National Average of the range, and may vary depending on the location of the individual.

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

The anticipated base pay range for this full-time position is $144,541.00 - $216,812.00 / year, plus potential for annual bonus (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements). This pay range represents the National Average of the range, and may vary depending on the location of the individual.

Olympus considers a variety of factors when determining actual compensation for this position, including level of experience, working location, and relevant education and certifications.

Posting Notes: || United States (US) || Pennsylvania (US-PA) || Center Valley || Information Technology (IT)

About Olympus Corporation of the Americas

Olympus Corporation of the Americas is a subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer of optics and reprography products. The company is a leading manufacturer of medical and surgical products, including endoscopes, laparoscopes, and video imaging systems. Olympus Corporation of the Americas was founded in 1968 and is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania. The company operates in the Americas region, including North and South America.
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