Provides expertise and oversees high-priority complex projects which often require considerable resources and high levels of functional integration with other large projects or technology solutions. This includes managing and coordinating activities to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished on schedule and within budget according to plan
Resource Responsibilities:
Work collaboratively with business leads and partners to manage complex typically transformational projects that deliver strategic business solutions.
Develop and maintain strong relationships linkages with clients consultants and management at various levels to be aware of emerging trends issues that impact on current projects and future plans of the organization.
Manage project activities throughout the project lifecycle by:
Defining project scope goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
Developing full-scale project plans project charters and associated communication documents to report project progress providing frequent verbal and written progress reports on the status of projects providing action plans or recommendations on project deployment to project sponsors.
Estimating the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
Proactively managing changes in project scope as well as risk and issue management identifying potential crises and devising contingency plans.
Developing maintaining and monitoring project budgets to ensure that there are no costs or resource over runs as well as tracking project milestones and deliverables ensuring project requirements are achieved in a timely fashion and within budgetary guidelines.
Report on project milestones and risks/issues to Project Sponsors and consult with them on new initiatives that will impact strategic direction.
Manage consultants and vendors regarding their commitments to the program/project by clearly articulating their roles and responsibilities. This includes monitoring and evaluating their performance on a regular basis and taking corrective actions such as development plans as appropriate if and when required.
Provide guidance and mentoring to project team members. Monitor and control assignments of staff and carry out quality reviews of work efficiency based on project management plans.
Requirements
Knowledge & Skills
Education: Completion of Bachelor s Degree in Business Administration or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience: 5 to 7 years of directly related experience managing complex projects in various industries and environments
Technical or Professional Qualifications or Certifications / Designations: Project Management Certification such as PMP or Prince 2
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