The Project Manager is the key to ensuring the success of our Projects. IT@IFS Project Management spans from large implementations of new technologies and capabilities, company integrations, upgrades, or continuous improvement projects.
The Senior Principal Project Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and steering projects of strategic importance to IFS. Senior Principal Project Managers are valued highly within the IT IFS community due to their complete integrity and vast complex project and programme management experience. The Senior Principal Project Manager influences all levels in the IFS IT Organization and our business sponsors, and acts as ambassadors for the IFS Core Values and Principles. The Senior Principal Project Manager has a proven track record of contributing to the development of a best-in-class Project Management practice with different delivery frameworks suited to the needs of the project. They challenge and drive the way IT@IFS delivers, influencing multiple functions and roles within the local, regional, and global organizations.
Key Responsibilities
Continuously engage with all levels of the organization including C-level.
Fully own End to End Project Delivery ensuring value creation realised.
Provide knowledge, guidance, and coaching to other Project Managers.
Act as an escalation point for sponsors and key stakeholders concerning project delivery.
Provide input to IT@IFS delivery approach and contribute to continuous improvement of Methodology, Tools, and Processes within the IT organization, critically assessing the impact it could have on value to our business.
Provide quality assurance of internal projects.
Perform internal auditing of Projects and vendor performance.
Act as a trusted partner to our Business Partners in IT, our business sponsors, our platform owners and product owners.
Embody the IFS Core Values and champion the IFS strategy within the IT organization, and proactively influence other business functionals within IFS.
Required Competence
A Senior Principal Project Manager would be expected to have an excellent understanding of the following areas:
Software systems, ERP and the IFS Portfolio.
Project Management Principles in differing methodologies (i.e. agile, waterfall, hybrid).
Advanced Presentation Skills.
Advanced Project Management Skills.
Process adherence and quality assurance.
Internal business processes, workflows, and operational considerations.
Internal and external negotiation and influencing skills.
Qualifications
To be successful you will have:
Essential:
Extensive experience of leading large complex projects in corporate solutions
Bachelor's degree or professional equivalent training and qualification
Experience of IT M&A Integration project execution – Systems, Infrastructure, User Management
Experience in working with C-Level
In-depth knowledge in at least one core Corporate platform, ideally SaaS and its delivery methodology
Proven thought leadership and critical thinking through Delivery Lifecycle being a valuable contributor.
Excellent communication skills
Fluency in English (verbal and written)
Desirable:
Experience in applying IT Delivery Methodologies and project management tooling
Constructive input given cross functions in IT
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