Enterprise Applications Senior IT Project Manager

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a company that specializes in global climate technologies. It operates in the Climate segment that delivers energy efficient products and energy services. The company offers the client and American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning which provides heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and commercial and residential building services parts support and controls; energy services and building automation.

Position Summary:

• The Enterprise Applications Senior IT Project Manager role directly supports the implementation of complex projects information technology and/or major IT transformation across the organization. This role will partner with Enterprise Applications leaders senior functional leaders and other key stakeholders to successfully define and plan for large/ complex deployments. This role will be responsible for the prioritization definition planning scoping coordination and the final implementation of specific deployments and projects. The Enterprise Applications Senior IT Project Manager will work closely with the Enterprise Applications Program Management Office (PMO) to ensure adherence with the company s standard Goal Deployment Process (GDP) and Project Management Methodology (PDP).

Position Responsibilities:

• Responsible for planning directing and coordinating complex deployments from inception to completion. The Enterprise Applications Senior IT Program Manager is accountable for the successful delivery of the project
• Responsible and accountable to validate project scope timeline and budget
• Manages the day-to-day project execution tasks through all project phases from Accelerated Business Readiness (ABR) through Stabilization including test cycle management and defect resolution management
• Responsible for the overall coordination of all activities required for a technology deployment including but not limited to:
• Legacy integration connectivity and resource alignment
• New technology & Legacy instance availability
• Program management and resource alignment for related projects including SBU and other enterprise systems
• Adhere to and maintain project management standards tools and routines including but not limited to:
• Structuring of programs and projects
• Resourcing/forecasting
• Governance and control
• Project planning and reporting
• Risk and issue mitigation
• Business benefit realization
• Coordination of internal readiness assessment reviews with internal audit
• Ensures the proper risk disciplines are in place to deliver the best outcomes for our customers clients and shareholders
• Ability to mobilize team to govern program work streams to achieve all milestones and deliverables on target
• Escalates to sponsors and Enterprise Applications PMO issues and risks that are beyond his/her control
• Driving consensus and resolving conflicts quickly
• Ability to facilitate productive meetings at the senior leadership level
• Develops socializes and communicates detailed project plan with project team and stakeholders
• Collaborative team player with the ability to connect across groups with proven ability to influence key stakeholders
• Manage and implement program changes and interventions as needed to ensure achievement of both program deliverables and business outcomes; ensure the business case is fully achieved as planned
• Mentor junior team members and facilitate a working environment conducive to maintaining a health work-life balance

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Business Management MIS or equivalent
• 5-7 years as project manager in IT/financial services
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Positive track record of delivering complex projects & initiatives
• Expert with the MS Office Suite
• Strong communication skills written and verbal
• Strong interpersonal and influencing skills

Qualifications desired:

• Management consulting background in IT
• PMP Certification
• Experience in Lean Six Sigma tools and techniques

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.