Manager of Project Management

SUMMARY 

Project Managers are responsible for establishing and leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. PMs lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, BPO arrangements, operational efficiency improvements, process reengineering, and infrastructure upgrades and deployments.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for managing a team of project managers, ensuring the development of the team. 
• Single accountable party for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering a given strategic initiative.
• Ensures end results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and qualifiable business benefit.
• Directs large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners.
• Accountable for one or more initiatives including business, operational, and deliverables.
• Directly manages all aspects of the project lifecycle and works with matrix IT partners to oversee all SDLC phases of a project.
• Rigorously manages scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Validates financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures.
• Develops communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities.
• Is responsible for scoping, designing and executing a project.
• Controls the project budget, schedule and resources.
• Does project planning and resource allocation, and leads the project team.
• Procures any software or other tools needed for the project.
• Leads problem resolution.
• Communicates progress, risks and potential changes in scope to all stakeholders.
• Assesses project change requests and coordinates change management.
• Ensures that the system fulfills the business requirements of the project.
• Oversees quality assurance and user acceptance testing.
• Serves as a subject matter expert in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives.
• Represents the project in various project governance and inter-department forums.
• Chairs weekly Core Team and monthly operating committee meetings to review progress with key constituents.
• Defines and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan.
• Develops the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts.
• Publishes periodic project status reports.
• Proposes recommendations and adjustments.
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will have direct reports.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, marketing, business, statistics, or a related field.  Certification by the Project Management Institute or similar authority.  Quality program experience, such as ISO 9000, CMMI or Six Sigma implementation and assessments.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret such items as highly detailed professional, scientific and technical journals. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from both inside and outside the company. Ability to write speeches, articles or memos using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive presentations on controversial or complex topics to such groups as top management, boards of directors, or the general public.

QUANTITATIVE SKILLS

Ability to have an overall understanding of Content Management.  Must have attention to detail with the ability to work as part of a team. Understanding of good software development practices is required.  Ability to work with and lead contract resources.  

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders; mobilize and motivate teams; set direction and approach; resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace; execute with limited information and ambiguity.
• Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively.
• Sound business and technical acumen.
• Stakeholder’s management.
• Focused and versatile team player.
• Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally.
• Proficiency with project management tolls – Microsoft Project, Project Server, Primavera, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and/or fingers to type, handle, or feel; and view a computer monitor or video display.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

NOTE:  This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.