Coordinate and manage infrastructure & cloud related projects involving deployment of all technologies around the globe.
Key Results: Timely delivery of project technologies to LS&Co. customers.Budget remains within +/- 2% of forecasted amount.Reporting of project status to provide higher levels of visibility to Sr. ManagementManage SCRUM and Waterfall based projects.Additional Information and Key Metrics: Deliver timely Infrastructure implementations to over 50 Countries and 100 locationsKey Responsibilities: Assist the department leadership team to manage the portfolio of Waterfall/Agile projects and programsAssist the department leadership to manage and track projects and budgetsTrack, manage and publish Project status / budget on Monthly basisManage project vendors and contracts, partnering with leadershipAssist in the acquisitions process from contract signature, PO creation to equipment / software arrival.Develop and coordinate the development of checkpoint documentation as required by the LS&Co. project Governance and Methodology process.Present and coordinate the presentation of project checkpoints for stakeholder and leadership approvals.Utilize the LS&Co project management tools (Clarity, SAP, SharePoint, MS Project, etc.) to manage program and budget (plan and actuals) in line with LS&Co standards.Provide work direction and leadership to assigned project teams, consisting of scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts.Recommend staffing requirements to assist with the formation of project teams (i.e. onboarding team members and providing information on project)Develop and coordinate the creation of detailed project plans and schedules using established LS&CO.'s standard.Gather and coordinate metrics, and develop and implement changes (per standard approval processes) so that the project can remain within scope, and within time, cost and quality objectives.Provide instructions to project resources on project management methods, tools or processesHelp to drive timely decisions by key stakeholders in the context of the assigned projects relative to scope, schedule, costs/benefitsCoordinate the gathering of multiple sources of project related data and input (technical, business functional, financial), then summarize and provide conclusions for LS&Co leadership to utilize for project based decisions and actions.Develop and maintain a working relationship with project sponsors (business and IT), vendors and key clientsInterface and coordinate the interfacing with business leadership to understand and clarify business needs and strategies relative to assigned projectsCoordinate and work with project team to communicate project progress, performance and results LS&Co leadershipCollaborate with LS&Co. and 3rd Party project team to plan and drive execution (on-time, budget, scope)Collaborate with project team to identify potential project risks and assist with the development of preventive plansJOB REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's degree or related discipline/experience preferred
Years and Type of Experience Required:
Minimum 5+ years of IT experience and deployment of IT technology-based solutions
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Project management certificationWell-versed in technical concepts related to Cloud, Server, Storage technologiesProficiency in budget and process management, project management and business intelligence.Experience supporting Collaboration projectsFamiliarity with the balanced scorecard concept, IT standards such as ITIL and COBIT.Experience leading systems implementations to a successful conclusion.Clear understanding of project and business process management methodologies and tools.Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.Ability to serve as a change agent and influence business direction.Ability to work effectively in a global and matrixed environment.Complexity and Accountability:
Engage discipline leads to resolve budget issuesDrive technical staff to meet assigned deadlinesCommunicate overall project status to Infrastructure DirectorKey partners & Interaction:
Internal: Technology discipline leads (Server, Storage, Network)Application leadsAt Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We're a company of people who like to forge our own path. We collaborate instead of competing. We believe that diverse perspectives make us stronger. And we try not to take ourselves too seriously. There's plenty of room to make your mark here. Come work with us and wear what you love.
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