IT Project Manager

Life at Nissan encompasses everything that inspires both the quality of our vehicles and the quality of our people. Company-wide, you will find fast learners, self-starting people and those who are quick to embrace change and take an idea into overdrive. At Nissan minds race, Imagination gets a green light and each opportunity is the fuel that drives an idea from inspiration to real-life.

We are currently looking for a Project Manager to join our team in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary:

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for the overall project schedule, deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks such as gathering detailed customer requirements, constraints, and assumptions with stakeholders. He or she will work with the Information Systems manager and stakeholders to ensure project goals are in line with business objectives. The PM will communicate up to senior management regarding the status of specific projects and ensure executive alignment.

Job functions include but are not limited to the following:

• Must be familiar with system scope and project objectives, as well as the role and function of each team member, to effectively coordinate the activities of the team -- this includes all Nissan business and external vendor activities as well.
• Conduct kick-off to start the project and review the overall project plan and gain consensus; manage ongoing changes to project scope, project schedule, and project costs.
• Direct and coordinate the activities of project personnel to ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Monitor project activities, and maintain project status and reports ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the organization.
• Review project proposals or plans to develop a time frame, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements and work with IS managers on assignment of available departmental resources to various project phases.
• Plan, track and forecast financial commitments to meet project milestones, including timely updates to forecasted spending plan, tracking invoices/payments, and submitting monthly project accruals and resolving issues with this.

Qualifications

• 5+ Years overall IS/IT experience, of which 3 years preferred to be in project management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Basic understanding of project funding and financial principles including budgeting, accruals, actuals, and forecasting.
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate both written and in speaking in a manner appropriate for the intended audience in a culturally diverse environment
• Track record of building trust and credibility with team and stakeholders by looking ahead with foresight, being accountable and being able to influence decisions and actions of the team.
• Good understanding of current and emerging technologies, including cloud technology, and of how other enterprises are using them to drive digital business
• Needs to have and display leadership, collaboration, conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to motivate and empower the team and promote a 'one team' culture across all teams involved.
• First-hand experience with project management and time tracking software. Microsoft Office experience required, M365, Clarity and SAP financial tracking a plus.

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America