.The IT Project Group Manager is accountable for management of complex/critical/large professional disciplinary areas. Leads and directs a team of professionals. Requires a comprehensive understanding of multiple areas within a function and how they interact in order to achieve the objectives of the function. Applies in-depth understanding of the business impact of technical contributions. Strong commercial awareness is a necessity. Generally accountable for delivery of a full range of services to one or more businesses/ geographic regions. Excellent communication skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication may be necessary. Accountable for the end results of an area. Exercises control over resources, policy formulation and planning. Primarily affects a sub-function. Involved in short- to medium-term planning of actions and resources for own area. Full management responsibility of a team or multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval.Responsibilities:Responsible for all technology components of the development and implementation of major/multiple/highly complex projects; may manage enterprise wide projects.Develops detailed IT work plans, schedules, project estimates, resource plans and status reports.Provides IT strategic direction for projects managed.Sets guidelines for appropriate staffing requirements to meet operational needs.Impacts the IT project leadership function by strategic influence and by exercising control over resources, budget management and planning; accountable for end results.Evaluates subordinates' performance and makes decisions on pay increases, hiring, terminations and other personnel actions.Applies in-depth knowledge of concepts and procedures within own area and basic knowledge of other areas to resolve issues that have impact beyond own area.Ensures essential procedures are followed and contributes to defining standards.Demonstrates an in-depth understanding of how IT project leadership integrates within the overall technology function to achieve objectives; requires a good understanding of the industry.Provides evaluative judgment based on analysis of factual information in complicated, unique and dynamic situations; draws on diverse range of internal and external sources.Influences and negotiates with senior leaders (across functions); may communicate with external parties