Category (For Job Seekers)Information TechnologyLocationTechnical Project Manager - SeniorEducation:Bachelor's degree in Electronics, Computing, Industrial Engineering, MBA, or equivalent work experience, preferably in a large, international corporate manufacturing environment.
Process improvement and reengineering experience is required.
Excellent English speaker or can understand English well.PMI certification is a plus.APICS, Six Sigma, or other certifications are a plus.Experience:This role will be responsible for project management of various projects in one or more IT portfolios within the IT Global Business Service team.
Projects will vary in size and complexity and will focus on specific business areas or functions.Some projects will involve business process changes and IT aspects.
Projects may target productivity improvement, cost reduction, total cost of ownership reduction (through improved system architecture), and/or compliance enhancement.Expected to work closely with business stakeholders and become a trusted advisor in technology, solutions development, and process improvement execution.
You will work collaboratively and cross-functionally to support successful execution of all approved and agreed projects.
You will also be working closely with project management to regularly report progress and status.Knowledge:Strong project management skills with proven results showing the ability to influence, work with cross-functional teams, and pull together disparate resources into a high-performing team.Excellent systems acumen, preferably with IT and Oracle experience.Proven record in identification and delivery of process improvement.Experience or exposure to key business functions, preferably in an international or complex business environment.Skills:Ambition and drive, a self-starter with a "can do" attitude.Intellectual focus with good organizational skills and flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing environments and demands.Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines.Continually seeks to identify process improvements and manage resulting changes effectively.Ability to quickly gain respect and credibility from peers by prompt delivery of successful quick-win projects or improvement actions.Responsibilities:Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Work closely with both business and IPM to identify, evaluate, prioritize, and schedule potential new project work within a portfolio roadmap.
This includes analysis of requests and ideas for projects as well as developing recommended solutions to business issues.
Seek and support opportunities for continuous improvement and process re-engineering activity worldwide.Take ownership and demonstrate clear leadership of assigned projects.
Ensure compliance with, and leverage the IT Governance process to effectively communicate project expectations (requirements, priorities, resources, cost-benefit analysis, risks, etc.
), progress, and status to the project team and management in a timely fashion.Work closely with IPM to contribute to and maintain a standard Governance, Project Management Life Cycle (PMLC), and Direct Charge methodology.
Ensure a consistent application of the Governance, PMLC, and Direct Charge methodology for all assigned projects from initial concept, design, execution to post-project review.Manage assigned projects to achieve successful on-time execution of project deliverables through a combination of personal leadership and by providing appropriate coaching support to other team members in line with project plans.
This particularly includes, but is not limited to, the identification and resolution of potential barriers.Become subject matter experts in the specific project processes that are the subject of improvement efforts.
The goal is to enable closer partnership and involvement of IT with Business at all levels.
Manage the preparation of detailed analysis and documentation to support knowledge transfer and sharing.Work Environment: Normal office environment, with the need for periodic international travel.
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