
leader MANN
Advanced Technologies Integrators

Senior Project Manager
Berlin, Germany
041E
SUMMARY:
This position is with our European Operations Office.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Manages complex software development projects
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Collaborates with the customer on assessing, defining, documenting and initiating projects
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Leads the project team to surpass customer's expectation of the services provided. Manages internal and often customer-provided resources
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Delivers medium and large scale projects and programs with full project life cycle management
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Acts as SPOC for the customer for all project related matters
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Maintains total accountability for the success of projects within the scope of overall program.
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Communicates program/project status to key stakeholders and senior management of overall status against constraints (scope, cost, and schedule)
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Responsible for financial aspects of assigned projects including KPI reporting relative to project progress.
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Strictly applies Change Management controls
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Establishes collaboration and manages interactions between functional organizations impacted by the project
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Participates in strategic planning sessions with both client and management to determine the scope and objectives of each project.
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Applies knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile (SCRUM), and Six Sigma (Lean) methodologies and software practices as required.
LEADERSHIP
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Maintains a permanent leadership posture throughout the customer engagement
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Exudes confidence and inspires through communication, knowledge, actions, and ability to resolve conflict
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Is proactive in all aspects of the daily task engagement
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Risk averse posture is key.
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Utterly committed to Customer success
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Ability to build, nurture, and maintain relationships with all levels of the organization from IT staff to senior/executive management.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE:
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Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/MIS/Business Administration required.
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MBA preferred.
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Advanced English language abilities especially in business settings
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10+ years of project management utilizing project management methodologies in successively more responsible leadership roles required - preferably in large technology organizations
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Prior experience leading global, enterprise-wide implementations involving implementation partners preferred.
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PRINCE2 Practicioner certification required
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PMP certification a plus.
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Lean & Six Sigma certification or completed training preferred.
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Agile/Scrum certification is a plus
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Strong negotiating, influencing, and conflict resolution skills