IT Project Manager

What you will do

The role is directly reporting into the regional IT Portfolio & Resource Manager within the global CLARIOS IT. The role is responsible for managing IT projects on budget, schedule, scope, quality and customer satisfaction in the respective region while upholding and ensuring global PMO governance and compliance standards.

Responsible for full life- cycle of projects from initiation to completion. Apply IT project management methodology and appropriate project management framework for all projects (using established project standards). Develop requests for proposal (RFPs). Successfully initiate, plan, execute and close all project deliverables as committed.

How you will do it

• Responsible for promoting and enforcing CLARIOS IT methodologies and standards in project management, portfolio management, demand & change management and IT operational services.
• Works closely with IT Lead and Business Lead as well as Steering Committee and other involved stakeholders on the individual IT project to ensure successful project execution and project benefit realization according to internal KPIs (IT 500).
• Supports the demand management process and portfolio process by professional analysis and reporting as appropriate.
• Assist with effective and efficient usage of portfolio & project management as well as demand and change management tools like Daptiv PPM.

IT Project Management

This role is responsible for managing the overall planning, execution and delivery of projects including:

• Defining the project charter, roles, tasks, milestones, budgets and measures of success
• Developing project estimates and plans to manage the end-to end project execution
• Ensuring client requirements are captured accurately and completely
• Creating and maintaining project documentation
• Facilitating day-to-day coordination while adhering to standards and sponsor expectations
• Acting as the link between the assigned project resources and key stakeholders
• Ensuring project closure including completion of lessons learned and required documentation
• Use disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop project plan, and execute projects that adhere to guidelines and deliver within cost and schedule.
• Strong cross-business unit/IT communication, influence and negotiation required.

Responsible for tracking project status and managing project issues and risks including:

• Monitoring projects on an ongoing basis, evaluating progress/quality, managing issue resolution
• Managing the process to assess gaps and develop action plans to address these gaps
• Monitoring financial delivery and issue management processes, and escalating issues
• Promoting and monitoring compliance activities with audit and information policies
• Develop robust project risk management plans to ensure timely delivery, testing and commissioning of all projects with no impact to business continuity.
• Responsible for building and leading effective project teams including:
• Using problem-solving/critical thinking skills, and independent thinking to overcome challenges.
• Communication to project team members, key stakeholders and sponsors
• Adapting to cultural and organizational climates across global team.
• Manage individual work styles and development of project staff
• Serve as primary contact to senior department managers for critical change initiatives within a highly matrix environment.
• Work with cross-functional team, contractors, and vendors to deliver critical projects.

Team Management

Responsible for coaching and guiding contracted Project Managers and internal IT resources acting in the Project Manager role regarding professional project management operations and Clarios PMO governance. Support with onboarding process of new Project Managers from a PMO governance and PMO process & tools perspective.

Departmental

Researches and recommends project portfolio priorities, project estimations, resolves procedural problems, assists with formulating departmental policy and procedures, recommends new or revised standards, procedures, and policies around areas of responsibility. Participates in forecasting and long-term planning, implements long-term plans, uses non-traditional/creative approaches to problem-solving, recommends new or revised standards, policies, etc. in areas of responsibilities.

What we look for

• BS Degree in Information Technology or similar field.
• Project Management Accreditation (APMP, PMI, Prince 2) or equivalent preferred.
• 8 Years of Project Management experience in a large multi unit organization required.
• Minimum 3 years experience overseeing large scale projects, global teams, project managers, application leads required.
• Experience using structured project management methodologies with agile SDLC methods.
• Experience with managing in house and contract staff; experience with off-shore development is beneficial.
• Experience in organizational change management and proven ability to establish process standardization and driving accountability by ensuring compliance and governance.
• Multi-lingual capabilities preferred
• Demonstrated IT leadership skills with a proven track record of success
• Advanced project management skills. Knowledge of project management vocabulary and terminology. Mastery of project domain.
• Strong communication, negotiation, analytic, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Excellent facilitation and presentation skills. Cultural adaptability. Virtual and remote team management ability. Independent and innovative spirit. Flexible and responsive to input.
• Needs to demonstrate Servant Leadership. The Sr. PM must demonstrate that he/she is there to help achieve the project outcomes/meet the needs of the customer.
• Willingness to travel internationally to support job responsibilities as required. (Approx. 20%).

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Who we are:

Clarios is the creator behind the world's most recognizable car battery brands. We are the car battery found in most new vehicles including leading brands such as Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Our 16,000 employees develop, manufacture, and distribute batteries for virtually every type of vehicle. We recover, recycle, and reuse up to 99% of our battery materials, leading sustainability practices in our industry. Clarios, formerly Johnson Controls Battery Group, is currently a Brookfield portfolio company. Learn more about us at www.clarios.com.

We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please apply. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is key to challenging the status quo. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process by emailing [email protected]. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our teams in terms of work experience, area of expertise, gender, ethnicity, and all other characteristics protected by laws in the countries where we operate. For more information on our commitment to sustainability, diversity, and equal opportunity, please read our latest report. We want you to know your rights because EEO is the law.

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