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Job specification
Job title: ITS Project Manager Department: Information Technology Services (ITS) Office/region: New York Reports to: Director of Planning & Analysis
Job Oliver Wyman Group is looking to hire a Project Manager. As a member of the overview: project management team, this individual is responsible for leading the overall direction, coordination, implementation, execution, control and completion of key projects ensuring consistency with company strategy, commitments and goals.
Key • Partner with all stake holders, including ITS managers, to ensure roles and responsibilities: expectations are clearly defined and understood on each project • Recognize and understand competing business requirements and make recommendations for the overall good of the projects • Assist with the ITS Project Management Office with the overall portfolio reporting through ITS standard portfolio system • Identify, drive and execute projects aligned with departmental or organizational strategy • Develop effective project plans with defined objectives, deliverables and communication plans • Manage project resources and budget to ensure objectives are met • Work collaboratively across departments to leverage best practices, identify synergies, define linkages and minimize duplication of efforts • Identify and address risks and barriers to project success • Proactively ensure the right level of project analysis to create the schedule and transform project vision and scope to a time-based plan • Report project health and status utilizing agreed project management methodologies, systems and tools • Engage project sponsor, stakeholders and team with effective communication and project leadership • Ensure project closure meetings are held, produce project closure reports highlighting areas for improvement
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Experience • Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical required: engineering, systems analysis or a related field of study, or equivalent experience. • Certified in Project Management Professional (PMP) required. • Three to five years of IT project management experience.
Skills and • Influential in the organization and a team player. attributes: • Highly supportive of the business and of its ideals and strategies. • Results oriented. • Strong facilitation and consensus building skills. • Exposure to multiple, diverse technologies and processing environments. • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including teamwork, facilitation and negotiation. • Strong leadership skills. • Excellent analytical and technical skills. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills. • Excellent planning and organizational skills. • Basic knowledge of financial models and budgeting. • Ability to translate business needs into requirements. • Ability to estimate budgets and timelines. • Ability to manage multiple projects.
How to apply: Please send CV and cover letter to: [email protected]
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