The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide, cross- functional strategic initiatives. PMs lead a variety of different types of projects including launching new products and services, large- scale application development, systems integration, operational efficiency improvements, process engineering and infrastructure upgrade and deployment. This role is expected to lead all project efforts in accordance with the defined organizational project standards, which align with industry best practices. This is an individual contributor role managing matrixed teams, and requires leadership and influencing capabilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Be accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating and delivering the project
- Ensuring results are of the highest caliber with a clearly articulated scope and quantifiable business benefit
- Direct one or more large-scale, complex projects often involving multiple internal and external constituents and matrix partners
- Manage all parts for the project life cycle and works with BU IT partners to oversee all phases of a project
- Manage scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed on time, cost and quality parameters rigorously,
- Validate financial forecasts and provides on-going reconciliation of resources and other project related expenditures
- Develop communication plans and interfaces to execute on responsibilities
- Represent the project in various project governance and inter-department forums
- Chair weekly core team and monthly operating committee meetings to review progress with key constituents
- Define and track milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on an overall integrated delivery plan
- Develop the project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan, and related project management artifacts
- Contribute to the long term strategic goals of the organization
- Other duties as assigned
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Project Managers are responsible for managing regional IT projects.
- PMs usually work with Sr Project Manager, Program Manager or Director IT, on different types of IT projects
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in Computer Science, Engineering or related discipline
- 5 to 7 years of Project Management experience in a multinational company
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification preferred
- Focused team player who is comfortable under pressure
- Strong presentation skills
- Highly organized
- Proven ability to quickly earn the trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, mobilize and motivate team: set direction and approach: resolve conflict; deliver tough messages with grace: execute with limited information and ambiguity
- Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively
- Solid influencing skills
- Sound business and technical acumen
- Focused and versatile team player that is comfortable under pressure
- Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbally
- Ability to remove barrier and enable teams to complete their objectives
- Demonstrated, applied experience establishing and delivering complex projects
- Exemplary core management skills including multiple aspects of PMBOK
- Extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management and SDLC methodologies and tools
We offer:
- Attractive salary package
- Workplace & work hours flexibility
- Structured learning and development / Mentoring program
- International environment
- Events like International Women’s Day, Earth Day, etc.
- A growing and welcoming team with a good spirit!
Who we are! - Our Story:
Every voice. Every day! Eight Values. One Team!
Being open to every voice, every day, brings our value of diversity to life and makes Avery Dennison a vibrant and engaging place to be. We understand diversity and equal opportunities as enrichment for our future-oriented work. Across our diverse, global team, every voice makes us stronger. When we listen to and learn from each other, there is no limit to what we can achieve together. Each of us is unique, and we appreciate bringing together different personalities and talents.
Avery Dennison is an equal-opportunity employer. In the EMEA region, we have these Employee Resource Groups:
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EmpoWer - focusing on the engagement, mentoring, and promotion of women
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Mental Health - striving to provide a safe space for employees to discuss mental health issues in the workplace
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Unite - supporting the LGBTQI+ and ally community in the EMEA region
To find out more about all our employee resources groups globally as well as our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach, please go to our Diversity and Inclusion pages in the About Us section of our website: https://www.averydennison.com/en/home/about-us/diversity-and-inclusion.html
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