Embedded Software
Enterprise Package
Hi -Tech
IT Service Management
Software Engineering
Data Center
Work Location - Anywhere in the US
Primary Responsibility:
• Builds and maintains relationships with Client IT Leaders (Managers and Staff), Business IT leaders, technical team leads, technical and non-technical teams.
• Provides directional inputs and operational excellence in managing complex programs of greater than $10 Million size.
• Mentors project managers and team members on structured methodology, best practices.
• Experience working in the large IT integration programs for transportation or motor vehicle based clients.
• Demonstrates advanced understanding of both quality assurance and business integration processes and methodologies, with the ability to share knowledge with peers, development and QA groups, and project team members.
• Proposes and implement changes to PMO methodologies, frameworks, best practices for continuous process improvement and leads initiatives to analyze and/or implement.
• Understands the global delivery model and encourages collaborative efforts and camaraderie with on-shore and off-shore team members.
• Provides strategic directions and contributes for organizational initiatives and growth.
Required skills include:
• Ability to manage large complex Government programs of $10+ Millions in size.
• In-depth understanding of trends in the market place, funding sources and Government initiatives
• Preferred background is from consulting companies. (i.e.; Big 4 Consulting)
• Advanced and expert level leadership, analytical and general management skills, including conflict resolution capabilities and outstanding negotiation skills.
• Organization and planning skills, including managing multiple and incompatible priorities.
• Fosters a climate conducive to establishing positive working relationships with teams and clients (internal and external). Collaborative approach in working with peers and other functional units of the organization.
• Able to maintain a high degree of customer / client / sponsor satisfaction while also maintaining necessary project controls
• Sharp commercial acumen to understand financial operations of the organization
• Working relationships with senior IT and business client stakeholders.
• Thought leadership and connections with Industry forums.
• The job entails sitting as well as working at a computer for extended periods of time. Should be able to communicate by telephone, email or face to face. Travel may be required as per the job requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive, relevant work experience in lieu of every year of education. Candidate's that have completed a Master’s degree program strongly preferred.