Senior Project Manager APAC
Senior Project Manager APAC
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Job Description
Inchcape is the leading global automotive distributor operating in more than 40 markets. We partner with some of the biggest brands in the business to power better mobility today and in the future.
Our diverse global team of over 20000 talented people foster an inclusive and collaborative culture championing a brilliant experience for our customers and partners. Were a dynamic and fast-growing business dedicated to shaping a successful and sustainable future for the industry.
Here you will unlock your full potential with career opportunities and learning experiences. Youll work with cutting-edge technology ground-breaking innovation and forward-thinking colleagues. If you are highly driven with a can-do attitude and you bring out the best in yourself and others then join us to power new futures.
SUMMARY
The role of the Project Manager is to manage the projects across Asia Pacific and ensure projects are implemented developed and deployed based on best practices for IT project management. As the Regional Project Manager you will be responsible for planning executing and manage multiple workstreams within the project. You will drive the project team and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery. Your role will involve overseeing multiple projects simultaneously ensuring they are completed on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
A. Scope
- Manage multiple projects across the Asia Pacific concurrently.
- Improve the quality of project execution by ensuring projects are executed using defined project methodologies tools and governance structures.
- Prioritise project efforts based on business value and direction.
- Communicate methodology processes tools & ways of working to IT project teams.
- Ensure the right projects are done right with strong business stakeholder engagement.
B. Strategy & Planning
- Document the scope goals and deliverables of IT projects should support business goals in collaboration with key stakeholders and management.
- Effectively communicate and manage project expectations to workstream project managers owners sponsors team members and other stakeholders clearly and concisely.
- Establish project timelines and milestones/deliverables using the appropriate tools.
Management
- Direct and manage the development of all IT projects within the PMO portfolio from beginning to end.
- Support the development of best practices techniques and tools for project planning execution project management ongoing milestone/deliverable tracking communication and key performance metrics.
- Track and monitor project milestones and deliverables.
- Identify and manage project dependencies and critical paths.
- Develop status reports change requests and requirements documentation to ensure smooth project progression.
- Participate in project postmortems and create a recommendations report to identify successful and unsuccessful project elements.
- Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various project teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
A. Education
- University degree or college diploma in the field of computer science and/or 10 years of equivalent work experience.
and Certification
- Certifications in PMP PMI PMI-ACP and Agile techniques are advantageous.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- 5-6 years of direct work experience in a technology project management capacity including all aspects of process development and execution.
- Strong familiarity with project management & productivity software such as Office 365 Jira Software and Confluence etc.
- Familiarity with financial software or systems including procurement and advanced Excel.
- Competent and proficient understanding of modern technology platforms: Eg. Cloud services Networks communications systems ERPs etc. would be advantageous.
- Solid understanding of IT infrastructure technologies systems and best practices.
- Demonstrated experience in personnel management.
- Experience working on complex technology projects technology migrations and data management.
- Knowledge of JIRA Confluence Office 365 MS Projects
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Experience working both independently and in a team-oriented collaborative environment is essential.
- Can conform to shifting priorities demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
- Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
- Flexible during times of change.
- Ability to read the communication styles of team members and contractors who come from a broad spectrum of disciplines.
- Persuasive encouraging and motivating.
- Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources including upper management and other departments.
- Ability to defuse tension among the project team should it arise.
- Ability to bring projects to successful completion through political sensitivity.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Adept at conducting research into project-related issues and products.
- Must be able to learn understand and apply new technologies.
- Customer service skills are an asset.
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
WORK CONDITIONS
- Availability to work in different time zones.
- Some after-hours work will be required to join online meetings with global team members.
KEY RELATIONSHIPS
- Market and Regional IT Business stakeholders across Asia Pacific and Global Platforms
- PMO
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin or disability.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Contract
