Sr Project Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB PURPOSE & KEY METRICS

Purpose:  

Coordinate and manage infrastructure & cloud related projects involving deployment of all technologies around the globe.

Key Results:

• Timely delivery of project technologies to LS&Co. customers.
• Budget remains within +/- 2% of forecasted amount.
• Reporting of project status to provide higher levels of visibility to Sr. Management
• Manage SCRUM and Waterfall based projects.

Additional Information and Key Metrics:

• Deliver timely Infrastructure implementations to over 50 Countries and 100 locations

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the department leadership team to manage the portfolio of Waterfall/Agile projects and programs
• Assist the department leadership to manage and track projects and budgets
• Track, manage and publish Project status / budget on Monthly basis
• Manage project vendors and contracts, partnering with leadership
• Assist in the acquisitions process from contract signature, PO creation to equipment / software arrival.
• Develop and coordinate the development of checkpoint documentation as required by the LS&Co. project Governance and Methodology process.
• Present and coordinate the presentation of project checkpoints for stakeholder and leadership approvals.
• Utilize the LS&Co project management tools (Clarity, SAP, SharePoint, MS Project, etc.) to manage program and budget (plan and actuals) in line with LS&Co standards.
• Provide work direction and leadership to assigned project teams, consisting of scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts.
• Recommend staffing requirements to assist with the formation of project teams (i.e. onboarding team members and providing information on project)
• Develop and coordinate the creation of detailed project plans and schedules using established LS&CO.’s standard.
• Gather and coordinate metrics, and develop and implement changes (per standard approval processes) so that the project can remain within scope, and within time, cost and quality objectives.
• Provide instructions to project resources on project management methods, tools or processes
• Help to drive timely decisions by key stakeholders in the context of the assigned projects relative to scope, schedule, costs/benefits
• Coordinate the gathering of multiple sources of project related data and input (technical, business functional, financial), then summarize and provide conclusions for LS&Co leadership to utilize for project based decisions and actions.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with project sponsors (business and IT), vendors and key clients
• Interface and coordinate the interfacing with business leadership to understand and clarify business needs and strategies relative to assigned projects
• Coordinate and work with project team to communicate project progress, performance and results LS&Co leadership
• Collaborate with LS&Co. and 3rd Party project team to plan and drive execution (on-time, budget, scope)

• Collaborate with project team to identify potential project risks and assist with the development of preventive plans

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education Required:

Bachelor's degree or related discipline/experience preferred

Years and Type of Experience Required:

Minimum 5+ years of IT experience and deployment of IT technology-based solutions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Project management certification
• Well-versed in technical concepts related to Cloud, Server, Storage technologies
• Proficiency in budget and process management, project management and business intelligence.
• Experience supporting Collaboration projects
• Familiarity with the balanced scorecard concept, IT standards such as ITIL and COBIT.
• Experience leading systems implementations to a successful conclusion.
• Clear understanding of project and business process management methodologies and tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.
• Ability to serve as a change agent and influence business direction.
• Ability to work effectively in a global and matrixed environment.

Complexity and Accountability:

• Engage discipline leads to resolve budget issues
• Drive technical staff to meet assigned deadlines
• Communicate overall project status to Infrastructure Director

Key partners & Interaction:

• Internal: 
  • Technology discipline leads (Server, Storage, Network)
  • Application leads
• External (if applicable):
  • WiPro, Cognizant, HPE, …

Scope:

• Global responsibility

LOCATIONMexico, D.F., MexicoFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull timeCurrent LS&Co Employees, apply via your Workday account.