DirecciónRole Overview:
As an Mgr, Application Project Mgmt, you will Responsible lead for the delivery of projects. Ensures and monitors budget, timelines, resources, scope and client expectations for Application / Software engineering related projects.
Key Roles Responsabilities
Day-to-day you will: - Manage issues and risks associated with the project, including balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks, and will manage aspects through formal change management mechanisms- Develop, implement, and maintain a detailed project work plan, including appropriate controls, governance structures and monitoring to ensure on-time, on-budget, and quality outcomes- Ensure accurate development and traceability of requirements during project lifecycle- Manage the change enablement process throughout project duration- Manage client expectations, updates and buy-in, including representing Avanade at governance meetings- Manage and develop customer relationships and perceptions to achieve mutual goals- Manage Avanade and subcontractor staff assigned to the project.- Determine the project approach, staffing, responsibilities, and schedule- Ensure that project resources receive any necessary training and are used effectively- Engage and manage appropriate onshore, offshore, and near shore workforces, including Service Licensing Agreements (SLAs)- Assist in the sales process, including estimating work effort and expenses using Avanade's standard tools
Key Role Skill & Capability Requirements:
Technical skills and knowledge: - Demonstrated ability to think and work systematically and logically- Good understanding of contract terms and interpretation- Demonstrated understanding of key Project/Program Management disciplines (estimating, work planning, contract management, scope management, user acceptance, etc.)- Experience in customer expectations management- Demonstrated experience employing project management methods, tools, techniques- Working knowledge of Microsoft platform technologies- In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Project and Team Foundation Server (TFS)- Good knowledge of Earned Value reporting
Other skills and knowledge: - Clear and concise oral and written communication- Negotiation skills- Results oriented / self-directed ability to drive change in unstructured environment- Good client interface and presentation skills- Good business acumen- Time management skills- Customer oriented attitude and good interpersonal skills- Good people management skills, including ability to lead a team and mentor individuals in career growth
You likely have a Bachelor's degree in business or technology-related field (or equivalent).
You likely have about 5 - 7 years of consulting project management experience.
4+ years of direct people management experience
Nature of Work: Creates and implements work plans for assigned projects, programs, and/or clients against established operational objectives; supports translation of group strategy into objectives and work plans. Scope of Work: Provides operational leadership for work efforts requiring significant coordination. Complexity: Complex problems that consistently span work domains, requiring considerable judgment of contextual factors. Discretion: Wide latitude in approach to work, including ability to reshape work plans, guided by professional best practices and domain expertise. Organizational Impact: Work efforts have significant impact on near- and medium-term Avanade and/or client operations. If client-facing, should contribute to client-relationship and sales outcomes. Supervision Received: Works independently, with occasional validation of work efforts against strategic and operational objectives. Significant latitude in judgment & approach. Supervision Provided: Mentors and manages work efforts of more junior colleagues and team members as required by various workstreams; may formally supervise work of project teams. If managing team(s) of more junior employees full-time, then refer to the People & Business Leadership leveling criteria. Often serves as Career Advisor. Knowledge Applied: Applies advanced knowledge of learned occupation / discipline and strong business operational acumen.
