About the role
Key purpose:
As a Senior Project Manager, you'll be responsible for coordinating the execution of a portfolio management strategy. You will manage the work on various project teams across our offices in order to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. You will also identify risks to projects and recommend mitigation strategies to help reduce costs or deliver more value from each project.
Duties and responsibilities:
Developing and maintaining project management deliverables (schedule, documentation, reporting) and keeping it updated as the project progresses
Identifying, managing and communicating changes (risks and issues) that may affect the projects scope or timeline
Managing project team members by delegating tasks and setting expectations for performance
Monitoring resource allocation, timelines, and other key metrics to ensure project milestones are met
Facilitating meetings with stakeholders to ensure effective communication about projects
Monitoring and controlling work input and scope to ensure that all projects remain on track and in control
Ensuring the projects and activities are executed in the most efficient and agile way based on agreed company methodologies, tools, and processes
Planning and managing program stakeholders, scope, activities, conflict resolution, and approach in and across a highly matrixed global organization through direct interaction and communication, regular status reports and personally managing escalations, when necessary
Qualifications and experience:
5 years Divestment experience (ie. reduction of one or more assets financial or physical)
Proficiency in project management methodology, tools, and templates (includes project planning, schedule development, scope management and cost management)
Formidable team working skills across matrixed client, supplier, and geographically dispersed virtual teams
Instrumental in the use of IT methodologies, processes, and standards for project management (e.g., MS Project Server); PMP certification is desirable
Experience in delivery that includes the use of external supplier and offshore resources
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