POSITION SUMMARY:
Lead project team and ensure project objectives are fulfilled to support business needs in accordance with set project management methodology. Work with Delivery Manager and PMO on project risks and ensure that interdependencies are included and managed in project tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of a project
• Define all project tasks and resource needs
• Develop project plans and schedule timelines
• Assemble and coordinate staff involved in the projects
• Expedite the completion of project tasks by other team members
• Execute project tasks according to scope, plan and budget
• Track the progress of the project
• Provide direction, motivation, support and inspiration to the project team
• Report project status to supervisor, business owners, senior management and key participants
• Adhere to change management requirements
• Manage project risks
• Manage interdependencies with other projects/systems
• Identify problems and implement solutions
• Ensure company standards and policies are followed
• Complete and handover project deliverables
• Close projects upon approval of designated business representative
• Evaluate and assess the project results
• Document lessons learned
• Develop and distribute post project support plan
EDUCATIONAL/SKILL/EXPERIENCE PREFERENCES:
Minimum Qualifications:
• 4-year college degree or related experience
• 4+ years experience as IT Project Manager
• 5+ years experience as Business Analyst
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to interact with personnel in multiple business roles
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent documentation skills
• Ability to work independently in a global setting including multiple cultures, time zones and potential language barriers
• Formal Project Management Training
Preferred Qualifications:
• Business Functional Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Sales, Marketing, Consulting Services, Finance & Accounting – Expense Management and General Ledger, HR – HR systems, Payroll, Talent Management, Enterprise Data Warehouse, Infrastructure – Network, Infrastructure, Technology Information Risk
• Industry Certification on Business Analysis a plus
• Industry Certification on Project Management a plus
• AutomationCentre TrackerSuite User and/or Administration experience a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• General office environment
• Up to 20% Domestic/International Travel may be required
• No special physical demands
