Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

1. Digital Transformation Support: act as a central hub for assigned DT program\projects

• Act as a central point of unified planning for the DT program\project work
• Single point of contact for DT program\project’s issues/risks identification and reporting
• DT program\project point of contact to tie into other DT activities within TS and client
• Identify, track, and coordinate cross-program\project dependencies
• Ability to manage vendors and consultants
• Execution of projects will follow client Framework and governance processes

2. Digital Transformation Monitoring: analyze program\project(s) performance against planned milestones,

• Produce program\project reporting (e.g., status updates, reviews) and deliver presentations indicating progress reports
• Financial/Budgetary reporting on DT program\project funding utilization
• Identify and escalate resource constraints
• Track DT program\project activities and report and escalate when identified milestones or deliverables are at risk

3. Digital Transformation Planning: ensure DT program\project activities are planned, coordinated, communicated, and executed

• Support project leaders, work steam team members, and BU leadership with the development of comprehensive plans, business case proposals, measurements/metrics of success, and resourcing requirements
• Contribute to analysis of initiative portfolio for potential conflicts in resourcing, feasibility of schedules, delivery dependencies, and other factors that may impede the successful delivery of portfolio outputs
• Monitor and track progress, modify and recommend appropriate actions to keep the project on plan for all initiatives
• Develop Communication and Organizational Change Management plans with project leaders, Resources, Sponsors, and Stakeholders. Work closely with organizational readiness resources.

4. Digital Transformation Leadership: along with Program\project Leaders, provide leadership for the assigned program\projects.

• Led the Digital Transformation program\projects which included internal/cross-functional projects or participated on teams in various capacities (SME/Support Contributor/Advisor-Consultant/Etc.).
• Provide experienced and senior leadership for the program and projects
• Must have an executive presence
• Must be able to provide updates in concise and polished form ready for presentation to senior leadership
• Utilize the most effective medium for the information you are communicating.
• Support teams and provide real-time feedback and coaching

5. Functionally Specific Responsibilities/Accountabilities for managing projects:

• Understand, utilize, and adhere to the TS client Framework
• Plan and manage project activities to ensure resources and sequencing of activities accomplish project objectives.
• Coordinate sub-projects/tasks among vendors, internal resources, and business partners
• Maintain and prioritize a list of issues impacting projects and proactively ensure their resolution through the appropriate party (e.g., architects, tech leads, vendors, etc.)
• Create program\project reporting (e.g., status updates, reviews) and deliver presentations indicating progress reports
• Evaluate and create review documents for changes to the project scope
• Project risk assessment and assist in evaluating and identifying controls for the risks. Maintain and closely monitor the program risk management plan
• Effectively collaborate with resource managers, leads, and scrum teams on project team member selection and determine the best approach for maintaining engagement during the project.
• Fiscal Accountability: Prepare project budget proposals. Monitor and develop reporting with regard to budgetary adherence and variances.
• Prepare, maintain, and provide analytics for all managed projects.
• Make proactive recommendations to ensure adherence or develop a business case for any exceptions.
• Prepare or utilize existing client reports with accurate timely data for regular status reporting.
• Cross-Functional Working Relationships (CFWR):
• Solution Architects – PM will receive guidance on scope, charters, and architectural guidance.
• Evaluation of nonfunctional requirements vs solution capabilities.
• Business Analysts – PM will receive support to develop technical requirements
• Technical Owner – Owns all technical aspects of the project including design, long long-term supportability, and is the Technical sponsor of the project. This role may assign and delegate certain aspects to a Technical Lead. Advises on implications of changes to scope/cost/resource needs. Will help with Stakeholder management.
• Resource Managers – Provide input and feedback on resources
• Product Owners – Provide input on work priority and advice on application development delivery resource availability. Will advise on scheduled for critical path work items
• Business Owners – Assess implications of changes to scope/cost/resource needs. Is the business sponsor of the project? Will help with Stakeholder management.
• Subject Matter Experts – This will provide advice and guidance from the business partner or area domain expertise perspective.
• Project Steering Committees – When needed, is a form of stakeholder communication and source for feedback will need to report the status of the project, budget, and resources

6. Compliance: Understand and comply with all client policies, and applicable Federal and State laws and regulations.

• Complete all corporate and business-specific compliance training. Adhere to all internal procedures and controls as required.
• Report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations.
• Perform audits, and make recommendations with respect to any assigned area for review.
• Perform root cause analysis if required.
• Ensure all products and services provided adhere to all relevant regulations, policies and procedures.
• Stay current on all related regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Adhere to all internal decommissioning procedures including updating documentation and change management.

7. Communication:

• Develop Communication and Change Management plans and cadence with Sponsors and Stakeholders.
• Utilize the most effective medium for the information you are communicating.

8. Professionalism/Attendance: Exhibit professional behavior and promote positive working relationships. Maintain regular and predictable attendance in alignment with expectations.

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 6-8 years’ formal project management experience with a focus on technology projects to deliver business outcomes
• Prior experience managing 2 or more projects\programs simultaneously with values of over $2 million each.
• Strong analytical, communication, and consulting skills
• Previous experience managing the delivery of multiple assignments with overlapping priorities & timelines
• Previous experience working in and/or leading cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence and effectively collaborate in team environments
• Demonstrated planning and facilitation skills
• Competency in the use of project management tools

Desired:

• Project Management Certification
• Demonstrated ability to work in agile\waterfall hybrid organizations

Additional Considerations:

• Excellent interpersonal communication and influencing skills, transparency
• Ability to multi-task with two project teams spanning the organization while completing priorities
• Prior experience with transformational projects, from strategic planning through execution
• Prior experience leading teams into emerging technologies to help innovate the business
• Ability to work across the organization from IT to the business at all levels of the organization
• Ability to quickly adapt to existing PM methods and requirements while meeting business objectives and requirements
• Ability and desire to bring people along on the journey while meeting deadlines and deliverables
• Ability to manage and support a large working group made up of business partners and consultants
• This person must be patient, persistent, and practice humility

If you are interested in this position, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com. If you have questions about the position, please contact Narendra Pratap at (213) 410-5211 or narendra.pratap@akkodis.com

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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