IT Project Lead

A Day in the LifeThe project lead works independently with general supervision on larger, complex project, program and portfolio (PPP) assignments. The IT Project Lead takes full responsibility for the successful implementation of the outcomes derived through the change via effective organization and leadership, business case and benefits management, stakeholder management, risk management and issue resolution, planning and control, change management and quality management (ensures the project adheres to all Corporate and IT policies and standards). The IT Project Lead directs and leads one or more PPP teams engaged in global initiatives across functional and regional organizations and contributes to the completion of project milestones. The IT Project Lead adjusts or recommends enhancements in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned.

As a IT Project Lead you take full responsibility for the definition, documentation and successful completion of complex PPP s, typically with significant business, political, or high-profile impact, and high risk dependencies). You adopt and adapt project management methods and tools, selecting appropriately from plan driven/ predictive approaches or more adaptive (iterative and agile) approaches. You ensure that effective project control, change control, risk management and testing processes are maintained. You monitor and control resources, revenue and capital costs against the project budget and manage expectations of all project stakeholders. As a Sr. IT Project Lead you have defined authority and accountability for actions and decisions within a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects. You influence policy and strategy formation, you initiate influential relationships with internal and external customers, suppliers and partners at senior management level, including industry leaders. You understand and communicate industry developments, and the role and impact of technology in the employing organization. You take the initiative to keep your own and colleagues skills up to date and you manage and mitigate risk.

I. Reporting & PPP support.

1. Ensure timely delivery & quality of overall reporting and PPP deliverables;

2. Responsible for monitoring and reporting on budget and resources;

3. Challenge Portfolio, Program, Project and Product Managers with respect to PPP deliverables timeliness, quality, accuracy and integrity;

4. Prepare financial reporting and analysis;

5. Prepare and lead meetings and make minutes of meeting if required;

6. Consequent follow-up on actions.

7. Timely escalation of issues to all relevant stakeholders.

8. Support different type of projects Salesforce, SAP, Data & Analysis space, etc.

9. Release management support activities.

II. PPP Services.

1. Co-develop PPP plans and proactively assist regular scheduling activities;

2. Provide accurate PPP dashboard reporting & metrics (status on the triple constraints);

3. Provide guidance during the financial forecasting (budget) process and proactively assist regular financial management. initiation of PO s, follow-up of SAP actuals, etc.

4. Structure regular review and tollgate meetings;

5. Prepare communication and/or escalations on the issues/risks and the requiredcontingency/mitigationactions to the project sponsor and stakeholders;

6. Secure documentation of all relevant PPP documents, decisions and changes.

III. Improvements & Innovation

1. Deliver proactive input into PPP Process, -Governance and -Documentation improvements;

2. Support the roll-out and embedding of PPP management methods;

3. Participate initiatives to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the project management processes in cooperation with IT Means & Methods.

Required Knowledge and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, MCA, or MSc.
• Total 4+ years of IT experience and 3 years of relevant experience.
• Fluent in English speaking & writing.
• 2+ Year experience working with regional stakeholders and business partners.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
• Financial savviness.
• Understanding of PPP systems (E.g. PlanView/PlanIsWare) and methodology like PMP, Prince II, Agile/Scrum.
• Broad business understanding and deep understanding of own specialism(s).
• Able to perform highly complex work activities covering technical, financial and quality aspects.
• Knowledge/experience with PPP Management.

Mindset

• Demonstrates clear leadership, self-propelling and responsiveness.
• Communicates effectively at all levels to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Able to perform different roles and flexible to adapt to project methodologies (PM, Agile, team coach, etc.)
• Quick learner with a strong drive.
• Flexible, pragmatic, structured and stress-resistant.
• Strong sense ofresponsibility/ownershipand is down-to earth.
• Hands-on, pro-active & problem solving attitude.