Must Haves:
a. Must have proven and recent experience as the primary/only project manager managing Application Development projects from start to finish with a minimum budget of $500,000 (labor) and minimum team size of 10 resources onshore/offshore. Need to have managed more than one $500k project
b. Must have experience working with external software vendors
c. Must be a self-starter and be able to create clarity for potentially ambiguous requirements/situations as well as be comfortable working in a large, heavily matrixed organization
d. Must be able to understand project/solution details at the appropriate level and be able to effectively communicate with executive level project sponsors
e. Strong MS Project and budget management experience
COMMENT/RESUME INFORMATION TO INCLUDE: List of projects with the following:
a. Project – brief description
b. Project Duration – how long the project was and how long they were involved
c. Project Cost – Labor costs vs. SW/HW costs.
d. Number of resources – Onshore/Offshore/outside Vendor
e. Project value – ROI achieved if applicable
Description of Work:
• Demonstrates working knowledge of project management PMBOK methodology and SDLC and basic knowledge of program management
• Recent experience in managing large projects with high complexity; multiple projects
• Responsible for all aspects of cost management, including estimating, funding, budgeting, forecasting, controlling and reporting
• Manage invoices, purchase orders and contracts statements of work
• Establishes and executes a project communication plan, meeting facilitation; presentation and delivery
• Demonstrated success in team leadership, stakeholder management, process adherence, ownership/ commitment, learning agility and risk management capabilities
• Works with product/project owner to ensure scope is explicitly defined and documented and maintains integrity of scope
• Proactively improves the project timeline through schedule management and progress tracking of schedule and budget
• Ensures project is delivered within approved budget, schedule, contingency and meets quality standards
• Canvasses team to identify all project risk, develops mitigation strategies/plans and works to have strategies in place should they be needed
• Negotiates conflict resolution when needed between team members or product owners
• Utilizes motivation techniques to ensure project team reaches goals and milestones
• Negotiates with product owner to obtain key resources or materials
Skills:
• Proven record of managing large Application Development (not Infrastructure) projects from start to finish and also have the ability to take over already in-flight projects
• Per project: minimum team size 10 resources onshore/offshore, minimum budget $500,000 (predominately labor)
• Proven experience managing large project teams consisting of both offshore / off site resources
• Must be a self-starter and be able to create clarity for potentially ambiguous requirements/situations as well as be comfortable working in a large, heavily matrixed organization
• Strong stakeholder management experience
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• VP to developer
• Proven execution of all aspects of complex projects including budget management, change control, detailed planning, conflict resolution, resource management, issue/risk management
• Self-starter and self-driven. Ability to influence and negotiate with matrixed teams, leaders and resources
• 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
• Sound business and technical acumen. Must be able to get to and understand the appropriate level of detail in order to effectively drive the project
• Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
• Exemplary core project management skills including multiple aspects of the PMBOK - Strong experience with MS Project
• Strong analytical, leadership, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational, communication, and planning skills
Category: Information Technology - Project Managers
Minimum Experience: 3