What are the responsibilities and job description for the Enterprise IT Project Manager position at ppcpartners?
Reporting directly to the Director Enterprise Applications & Architecture, this role will organize and manage IT projects and project staff to complete projects on schedule, within the budget and to the quality specified. The successful candidate will achieve these overarching objectives by providing structured and consistent project execution. Strong Project Management leadership will be required to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all project resources and project stakeholders. The ability to translate business strategy into actionable requirements, and successful projects, will be a key measurement of success in this role. The candidate should be adept at tailoring their communication style to different audiences, including technical teams, business stakeholders, and executive leadership. This role will support an IT Project Management Office (PMO) commensurate with the growth of the PPC IT Organization as well as the Operating companies we support.
Project Management
- Work with the business lines to coordinate, execute and deliver all projects on time, on budget and within scope in accordance with the stated business requirements.
- Drive sound Project Management methodology including requirements & business case analysis, development of project charters, project plans, resource plans and related project management artifacts.
- Coordinate/collaborate with business leaders to ensure appropriate project prioritization and resourcing.
- Validate financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and project expenditures.
- Partner with business line project owners/sponsors to define success metrics and criteria.
- Coach project teams throughout project lifecycles on disciplines such as Resource Management, Issue Management, Risk Management, Scope Management, etc.
- Facilitate all operational checkpoint activities throughout the lifecycle of projects. (e.g.gate reviews, etc.)
- Drive continuous improvement and optimization of PMO processes and methodologies.
- Assess and resolve all project risks as they are encountered.
- Ensure all projects meet any additional success parameters and financial targets (e.g. - ROI)
General IT Business Needs & Support:
- Establish and manage relationships with internal business partners, peers in IT leadership and executive stakeholders across all PPC companies.
- Communicate effectively with external parties as needed representing the company in a positive, professional manner.
- Manage operational costs by ensuring all IT spending is justified, approved and properly vetted for fit.
- Other general IT duties as assigned or needed.
