Job Description

This Project Manager Product Implementation will report to the IT PMO Director (PMO), and will be responsible for all aspects of initiating, planning, executing, monitoring / controlling and closing assigned programs / projects. The IT Project Manager III/ Sr. will lead medium to large sized teams to achieve goals within agreed constraints.

Our ideal candidate is a leader who builds relationships across stakeholder organizations, a leader who will become a trusted adviser to our stakeholders, trusted to deliver their strategic vision. The successful candidate will have a proven record of successful project delivery in challenging conditions, of building consistent project cadence including collection of performance data and reporting of business relevant information in ways stakeholders understand, and of collaboration with team members and leadership. Successful candidates are likely to have professional origins in software development, business analysis or systems analysis. Candidates whom hold multiple certifications will be given priority.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Facilitate the project initiation process for assigned project candidates including; project in-take, initial planning and estimation, business case, prioritization, development of the project charter and executive approval

Manage one or more assigned IT programs / projects including; planning, execution and release, monitoring / controlling, and closing

Facilitate and administrate an assigned portfolio of IT programs/projects for a specific senior stakeholder

Effect program / project lifecycle including; phase and release planning, road mapping, business requirements and design, high level design, systems and software development, and testing activities including functional / system integration testing, acceptance testing, and performance testing

Lead a team of matrix (dotted line) business and IT resources to ensure success of assigned projects / programs

Provide executive status on program / project and act as an escalation point

Collaboratively remove barriers and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, on scope and on quality

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

Broad full lifecycle program / project management
Experience managing projects in traditional waterfall, agile frameworks and hybrid approaches
Deep understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) including its phases and artifacts
Working familiarity with a key PPM tools including; MS Project and Jira though others acceptable
Experience managing complex enterprise wide programs with multiple stakeholders in a matrix environment
Experience with and a keen understanding of how to effectively manage across geographies
Excellent communication skills and presentation experience
Ability to multi-task and oversee diverse initiatives and individuals
Entrepreneurial, with creative thinking skills
Internal and external customer orientation, IT service management
Ability to establish strong rapport and credibility with business and IT teams

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Competency Statement(s)

Demonstrated ability to think strategically and operationally
Demonstrated analytical problem solving skills
Expertise with problem solving methodologies, root cause analysis and process improvement frameworks
Demonstrated ability to manage indirect teams, including members who may be senior in rank
Demonstrated ability to understand complex business problems and create a program / project to support solutions and compliance
Demonstrated capacity to become "expert" in new topics and disciplines quickly
"Self-starter" attitude with the ability to excel in dynamic work environment
Strong oral communications
Strong written communications
Strong facilitation skill set
Proven track record of program / project management success
Strong executive presentation skill set, including ability to develop and deliver executive-level presentations
Demonstrated ability to motivate, influence and gain commitment from stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to effectively build relationships with customers and co-workers
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals
Demonstrated customer orientation and ability to take care of the customers' needs while following company procedures
Demonstrated decision making skills and ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures
Experience successfully working under pressure and ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations

Education

BA / BS in Business or related field. MBA preferred.

Skills / Experience:

Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience leading programs / projects
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required
Agile certification is required, including one or more of the following; CSM, CPO and/or SAFe SPC
ITIL certification preferred, including one of the following; Practitioner, Intermediate, Expert or Master
Lean Six Sigma certification and / or experience a plus

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