This role is responsible for managing a portfolio of multi-disciplined projects, with the objective of executing the successful project implementation of an Enterprise Management solution in the cloud or on premise.
The Project Manager will need to understand customer project objectives and take ownership of contractual requirements defined in the Statement of Work. She or he will manage resources assigned to fulfil those requirements using the PMI implementation methodology, lead implementation planning, control project plan and overall execution. The project manager will develop positive relationships with all project stakeholders creating a high level of customer satisfaction, and help the customer realise expected benefits.
Responsibilities
Key accountabilities and decision ownership
Management of the delivery schedule and budget to deliver to ensure project delivery is on time and in budget
Management of third party and specialist resources assigned to the project
Leads and manages project and resource schedules assigning and tracking tasks planned for the project team
Project progress tracking
Identifies, manages and mitigates the risks that may impact the project
Complete project weekly status reports and steering committee presentations
Communicates project activities including progress, budget, risks, issues to both client and organisation stake holders
Champion and enforcer of the implementation methodology
Assists with pre-sales project activities and including project estimation, contracts and presentation of project and methodologies to prospective customers
Manages quality of the project deliverables
Positive relationship management with client and key stakeholders
Commercial awareness and excellent negotiation skills
Essential
5+ years of Experience in a similar role
Degree in Computer Science /Information Technology or related
Project Management Professional Certification is a must
Strong enterprise systems knowledge is a must.
Experience with Service Transition and Change management best practices.
Experience of training, performance management and staff development within teams
Excellent people management skills and customer service manner
Strong technical problem-solving skills and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders