.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.**Qualifications**:- 10+ years experience in a related technology role with commensurate people management experience**Education**:- Bachelor's/University degree or equivalent experience, potentially Masters degreeThis job description provides a high-level review of the types of work performed. Other job-related duties may be assigned as required
