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Job Title: GBS Project Manager, Transformation Delivery

Location: Ahmedabad (Work from Office, Hybrid after 3 – 4 months)

CTC: 55 LPA (Fixed 35 – 44 LPA + Variable 25%)

Experience: 12 – 16 Years

Certifications: PMP Mandatory

GBS Associate Project Manager – Transformation Delivery

My Client a Global Business Services (GBS) organization is establishing a Project Management Center of Excellence (COE) with a team of Project Management professionals to lead high-profile, complex transformation projects while helping to facilitate successful agile delivery using a combination of Waterfall/Lean/Agile practices. The ideal candidate will have relevant project management experience and experience facilitating cross-team planning to help mature our delivery capabilities and promote alignment and predictability through transparency and identification/coordination of dependencies and risks. You are an ideal candidate if you are highly organized, have a solid track record of successfully leading/ assisting in the management of global, complex programs, have strong communication skills, can work across multiple time zones, and excel in a fast-paced environment with rapid change.

Requirements:

Project Execution (50%)

• Supports program, portfolio or project managers in administrative task enabling better delivery of the project.

• Monitors, analyzes and evaluates project performance (Cost, Quality and Time) in relation to agreed business case.

• Reports project performance to the program, portfolio or project manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Collects all project status reports and arrange for appropriate management reporting.

• Supports the process of deploying project –management- best practices and lessons learned.

• Analyzes the portfolio development and reports progress and issues back to the project manager and relevant stakeholders.

• Takes the first steps in leading/managing smaller projects.

• Contributes/leads Project Management best practices contributions and PMO improvement initiatives.

Communication (25%)

• Responsible for all project communications to leadership, the stakeholder community, and project team

• Proactively understands how and when to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Leadership (15%)

• Works under the guidance of Project, Program or Portfolio Manager in bigger programs and takes the first steps in working independently in smaller projects.

• Builds and maintains relationships with stakeholders, ensuring optimal information- and communication flow regarding project progress, issues, dependencies and risks.

• Leads teams and manages stakeholders effectively through influence and engagement.

• Efficiently identifies and removes roadblocks to project execution.

Project Scoping (10%)

• Build the required project structure including concept, oversight, communication, and the team.

• Assists in creating Project Charter, facilitates definition of scope, and milestone deliverables inclusive of vendor related contracts.

• Identify the scope activities and build projects milestone schedule.

Qualifications

• At least 12 years of relevant experience with PMO, Project, Program or Portfolio management

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Business Administration, Engineering, or related Analytical field required

• Certification in either: PMP, PRINCE2, ScrumMaster, Lean Six Sigma is a strong plus

• Experience with business development, solution development, project/program management, and project delivery

• Experience with managing a performance/practice management team

• Experience with PPM tools, e.g. ServiceNow, Jira, MS Project, or any other is a plus

• Experience with IT, Software Implementation projects is a plus

• Experience in managing projects managing projects in the Procurement space, procurement systems (SAP/Ariba, Procurement services, GBS Transitions, etc.)

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Change Management knowledge or experience a plus

• Flexibility to adjust to new demands with a sense of urgency. Must have the ability to embrace a highly dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid change

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with global teams while maintaining focus on outcomes and/or removing barriers

• Ability to handle multiple projects, problem solving skills and attention to details

• A team player with energy and enthusiasm to motivate and engage others

• Highly proficient PC skills (specifically MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SharePoint and Outlook required)

• Experienced within Food/Beverage Industry and/or Global Business Services (GBS) organizations is a bonus!