Project Manager IT (Telematics)

Skills

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Information Systems Business Administration or other related field or equivalent work experience. Project Management certification or successful completion of a recognized project management curriculum is preferred. - Advanced ability to oversee and manage large complex diverse and strategic projects that impact the organization as a whole - Advanced understanding and ability to manage complex program and project budgets - Advanced ability in implementing program and project plans monitoring progress resource usage and quality - Advanced knowledge in conducting risk assessments and developing plans for eliminating or mitigating the risks identified - Advanced understanding of multiple project management disciplines

Description

- Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, adhere to high quality standards and meet customer expectations
- Responsible for assembling project plans and teamwork assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews; and escalating functional, quality, timeline issues appropriately
- Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources
- Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise that impacts the scope, budget, risk and resources of the work effort being managed
- Manages one or more cross‐functional projects of high complexity
- Responsible for the management of one or more medium to large‐sized, moderately to highly complex projects

Responsibilities

• (Planning) : Define project plan, objective and milestone, Gain agreement from the customer, Oversee development of a plan to meet the objective, Assess risks and develop contingency plans
• (Organizing) : Manage project resources to perform work, Schedule onshore/offshore meetings, Coordinate vendors, Develop and deliver key documents, Maintain documents associated with project in an organized manner
• (Managing) : Monitor progress, Manage a change control process, Develop corrective actions, Communicate with sponsors and stakeholders, Transition.
• (Costing): Conduct Budgeting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Resource Allocation
• (Reporting) : Create Presentations for stakeholders and Requested Monthly / Weekly / Daily reports Reporting: Provide Presentations for stakeholders, Monthly / Weekly / Daily reports
• Wants
• - Seasoned veteran having strong experience with Waterfall and Agile project management methodologies and deliverables
• - 2 years experience in the Automotive industry or in Telematics
• - Hands-on knowledge of custom Internet application and mobility development, information architecture, user experience, and services-based architecture
• - Creative, self-driven, highly collaborative
• - Experience working with a managed services partner for delivery
• - Experience working in a highly matrixed environment with multiple cross-organizational teams
• - Excellent internal and client-facing communication skills
• - Experience conducting C-level presentations
• - Strong knowledge of the Microsoft office suite of products, including MS Project
• - Strong experience with JIRA and working knowledge of Confluence
• - Multiple successful end-to-end deliveries from Scope through Implementation/Warranty, including maintenance
• - Experience working in a dynamic, highly fluid, technically challenging environment