The IT Project Manager will manage project initiatives, supporting all project stages ensuring that technology/applications choices at the local level are consistent with Global IT architecture and strategy. The IT Project Manager Interacts with the local CIO, enterprise IS architecture team, global PMO, infrastructure team, Centers of Excellence (CoE), and local plant app team for the North America Region (US, Mexico & Canada).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:
Ensures local solutions are aligned with the overall architecture (global & local)
For all new projects and technologies in the region, lead the change impact assessment
Support the project portfolio creation (demand gathering, prioritization, planning, capacity management, etc.)
Manage projects, ensuring the proper deployment (time, quality & cost)
Facilitate discussions that lead to the resolution of project issues and development impediments.
Report project progress to management and executive-level stakeholders consistently and in a standardized manner.
Ensure proper communication with stakeholders (local and global)
Coordinate internal resources and third parties
Reviews client's specifications for adherence to capabilities and with guidance. Provides production alternatives when necessary
Competency:
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Expertise in project management methodologies (waterfall and agile)
Extensive knowledge of portfolio management and performance monitoring practices and methodologies
Experience in processes mapping and review
Proven ability to communicate technical concepts to nontechnical people to enhance understanding and drive decisions that lead to positive outcomes.
Problem solving, analytical and planning skills
Adapts to change, is open to new ideas, takes on new responsibilities, handles pressure, and adjusts plans to meet changing needs.
Conducts positive negotiations, ability to compromise, handles conflict, seeks common ground, articulates own and others goals, stays focused on positive outcome
Ability to resolve conflicting perspectives while interacting with senior leadership
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Expertise in setting and managing customer expectations
IT architecture knowledge
Ability to build, maintain and extend relationships across the organization
Ability to manage and direct activities of others in a multi-project environment
Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Computer Science, or a related field
10+ years' experience in Information Technology, including business analysis or service management
Preferred Skills and Knowledge:
PMI certification or similar
Portuguese or French speaker
Experience in manufacturing environment
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
