Global IT Project Senior Manager - Workplace Technology

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What You'll Do

The primary focus of this role is to lead technology delivery for BCG's internal office build out, office moves, expansions and AV projects under the direction of a Workplace Technology Program Director. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for all technology budgeting. planning, design, vendor management, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and project closure including Capex closure for assigned workplace technology projects.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

• Strong experienced in audiovisual design, implementation, and commissioning
• Solid understand of workplace infrastructure - communications room, premise passive cabling, connectivity, LAN/WAN/WLAN
• Understanding of all phases of building construction
• Proven demonstration of strong project management skills
• Interest in learning and gaining skills in all functions
• Strong interest in international business and cultures
• Able to independently resolve complex issues/problems - bringing in the right resources at the right time to assist when necessary
• Proven experience in vendor management and selection preparation
• Demonstrates both strong analytical and big picture capabilities in problem solving approaches
• Superior interpersonal and communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with and influencing people at all levels in the organization
• Self-motivated, ability to work independently and to take initiative
• Strong ability to multi-task and keep multiple projects moving with minimal direction
• Ability to coach others even beyond current position/role
• Professional, impartial, and independent attitude with a high degree of integrity

What You'll Bring

• Minimum of 15 years of applicable experience

• College or University degree

• Project management certification(s) PMP or Prince preferred

• Global experience strongly preferred

• Solid audiovisual and IT background with proven experience in technology and methodology

• Fluent in English (verbal and written) Additional languages a strong plus

Travel requirement - Approx 40% domestic and/or international

Who You'll Work With

He/she will work closely with key stakeholders, local management, IT, Global Real Estate & security. Working with other stakeholders, the project senior manager is also an important catalyst and discussion partner with respect to broader BCG technology design, delivery, and architecture topics, including areas of contracting and vendor negotiations.

This position is a member of the Workplace Technology team. This team is part of the WWIT Organization and is dedicated to consulting, developing, and implementing BCG standard, alternate and exception workplace technology service offering to respective BCG office stakeholders. The person will report directly to the Workplace Technology Program Director and able to work collaboratively with a cross functional teams and possess the ability to work independently in absence of daily supervision, exercising sound judgment and initiative.

Additional info

YOU'RE GOOD AT:

• Manage and lead key stakeholders to define project scope and gather accurate and complete business requirements

• Responsible for creating cost estimates, milestones, and resource requirements for the successful completion of each project

• Managing technology build out project scope and scope changes through collaborative process including all stakeholders, such as vendors, Global IT, peers, other SME's.

• Risk management - identify and communicate early and often to key stakeholders about project risks, supply-chain issues, etc.

• Communicate effectively with business clients and all stakeholders regarding project status, scope, risk, and deliverable timelines

• Manage relationships with external vendors and holding them accountable for delivery commitments

• Monitor costs, milestones and resources used, and act where these deviate from agreed tolerances

• Audiovisual design principles and implementation

• Corporate network technologies & topologies

• Get the job done attitude

• Keen eye for building and room construction details and potential challenges

• Keep current with workplace technology trends through industry contacts and understand performance of various technologies through benchmarking

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.
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