Description
The Project Manager role holds accountability to implement a significant HR project with our client a universal Pharmaceutical provider based in Prague.
The Role will require the end-to-end design and delivery of implementing two key technologies across the organisation:
The solution will begin to be rolled out to all employees in mid 2019 in a targeted project basis by business process with an aim to scale through 2019 and 2020. This role has strategic and operational responsibilities, driving break-through innovation and improving existing business processes and delivery.
The Project Manager is responsible for the overall, on time and within budget, delivery of the relevant project. Will co-ordinate the project team members and ensure that the project remains on track, effectively flagging issues to the relevant stakeholders. Ensures that the learnings from the project are fully documented for future use.
Major Accountabilities
Supports the creation of a compelling case for change and a vision of future state of tools and process landscape and can translate this vision into an actionable long-term strategy and plan and short-term activities
Leads the planning and implementation of both global roll out and project roll out, skilled at developing project scopes and objectives, involving relevant stakeholders and ensuring business and technical (if required) feasibility, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope and within budget
Co-Manages senior Stakeholders across domains and is able to understand business challenges and how application of analytics to processes and systems can support these to gain a greater value proposition
Manages extended team, both internal project team and external vendors, creating a high performing unit with clear roles and expectations.
Proactively intervenes in issues of magnitude effecting the success of the project and solutions. Reports and escalates to management as needed through project status reporting and Steering Committee meetings
Partners with business units, analytics team, supporting functions and project team to ensure process design delivers compliance and quality data
Acts as the internal source of expertise and advises on strategy.
Draws on own experience in systems implementation and is seen a peer by other functional leaders.
Establishes and manages a financial framework to define cost baseline and works to reduce cost and increase efficiency over time
Is a key contributor to change and comms to create an engaging and insightful communications using a variety of channels to drive adoption of the service
Able to succinctly and persuasively sell concepts and ideas to gain approval and buy-in
Performs Risk Management activities and monitoring to effectively manage and minimize risks to project delivery
Creates and maintains comprehensive audit ready' project documentation
Provides program evaluations and assessments of results
Key Performance Indicators
Active solution is fully implemented and used across the organisation - set up is on a quarterly cadence through 2019 and beyond
Passive solution is implemented on a number of key processes in 2019 with a clear ROI and a scale plan for 2020
Communication channels maintained for effective and timely communication of relevant information
Effective in program management with clear, defined milestones and achievements
Project delivered on time and in budget
Evidence of strong stakeholder management and communication throughout the project
Issue resolution - resolve issues to the satisfaction of all parties
Job dimensions
Number of associates: Project dependent (up to 10 and more)
Financial responsibility: Project dependent (up to 6.9 Mio USD)
Ideal Background
Education
(minimum/desirable) Bachelor's degree as a minimum
Experience
Proven working experience as a project manager (8+ years) in an international environment
Expert in PM techniques and tools
Expert in implementation of IT systems globally
Some analytics experience
Proven experience with people management
Proven experience with strategic planning, risk management and change management
Excellent client-facing and internal communication and influencing skills
Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills
Working knowledge of MS Project or equivalent PPM tools
PMP/Prince II certification advantageous
Financial budgeting skills including ROI tracking
Personal Effectiveness Competencies
Project Excellence:
Drives superior results by taking initiative, planning and implementing projects, setting priorities and holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
Being Resilient:
Effectively rebounds from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
Managing Change:
Quickly adapts to match shifting demands of different situations and operates effectively during times of uncertainty
Operational Excellence:
Navigates processes and procedures to get things done while focusing on continuous improvement whenever possible