BASIC OBJECTIVE
Lead project teams on multi- functional, complex projects and handle two or more projects at a time.
Strategize, implement, and maintain project initiatives that adhere to defined waterfall methodologies
Prepare project status material and capable of presenting management.
Work with business and IT to determine objectives, deliverables and success criteria of solutions.
Some latitude for independent actions and decisions.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Responsibilities
Work closely with project sponsors, cross-functional teams, and assigned team members to develop the scope, deliverables, required resources, work plan, budget, and timing for new program initiatives
Manage projects for optimal return on investment, and coordinate and delegate cross-project initiatives
Lead and leverage team members to perform project review meetings and management presentations, including general design review, project scheduling, test plan, system and program tactics and methods, system controls, procedures, documentation, and system implementation plan.
Provide spirited, positive leadership of projects. Control the project scope, resources, and quality within budget and schedule to meet objectives.
Provide analysis, counsel, and direction to management and personnel to analyze problems and develop solutions, as well as assure efficient operation of existing systems and programs.
Assist or solely direct, schedule, motivate, coordinate, and evaluate the efforts of IT user and vendor personnel assigned to a specific systems project.
Prepare and conduct project review meetings and management presentations including general design review, project scheduling, test plan, system and program tactics and methods, system controls, procedures, systems documentation, and system implementation plan.
Prepare and publish systems project status reports.
Develop high-level system specifications. Assist in developing system documentation. Advise on user procedures. Assist in the preparation of general test plan. Coordinate system tests.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Internal Communication: For internal & partner use only.
Specific Job Content
This specific job requires leading major project system implementations. Major projects are generally defined as having more than 200 hundred hours planned for the project.
The Project Manager must have leadership skills to manage upwardly to senior executives as well as motivate core team members.
Demonstrated usage of a project methodology based on the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK) from the Project Management Institute (PMI
Lead or act as a key contributor to Change Management, Performance Management and Release Management processes.
Facilitate the translation of business needs into technical solutions using judgment to suggest approaches that optimize among customer needs, business constraints, and technological realities.
Competency Requirements
1.
Team Work
a.
Acts as an integral part of the respective team.
b.
Contributes ideas being respectful and understanding of individual experience and knowledge as compared to others.
c.
Willingly takes direction from a variety of other team members.
d.
Supports the team through meeting commitments on assignments.
e.
Takes lead role for project work within functional team.
f.
Fosters effective relationships within assigned team, enhancing overall team collaboration and communication.
2.
Professional Competence
a.
Seeks out information from other team members and alternative sources regarding industry trends relevant to functional assignments
b.
Has achieved management recommended technical and industry training and certifications
c.
Detail oriented in work and analysis.
d.
High quality of work in support of team initiatives.
e.
Exhibits strong, diverse technical systems skills and strong project management skills.
3.
Focus on the End Customer
a.
During performance of assigned tasks, watch for any missed opportunities in defined business process, making adjustments as required. Communicates scope changes with other team members.
b.
Challenge questionable business process changes with the business unit when experience raises questions/doubts. Keep team and program management informed of these situations.
c.
Provides feedback to team and program management regarding customer relationships.
4.
Initiative/Taking Responsibility
Internal Communication: For internal & partner use only.
a.
Takes ownership for assigned tasks, working to complete them on time with targeted results towards end objectives.
b.
Willingly accepts joint ownership for tasks within a project where assigned in lead role.
c.
Learns from assigned tasks and through mistakes made, keeping a positive attitude throughout.
d.
Exhibits strong initiative and strong analytical thinking.
e.
Ability to achieve goals despite obstacles through innovative thinking.
5.
Communication
a.
Uses speaking and writing skills to effectively convey information, express opinions and motivate others to act.
b.
Listens actively.
c.
Tailors presentations to the needs of the audience.
d.
Demonstrates mastery of information and is persuasive.
e.
Willingly shares information with team members and user management.
6.
Builds Trust
a.
Successfully establishes and maintains partnership with others.
b.
Thoughtful consideration of others ideas and concerns (empathetic thinking).
c.
Sought after for team membership and leadership.
d.
Develops and maintains networks of decision-makers and key influencers.
7.
Set High Standards of Performance
a.
Has achieved a level of contribution that includes a mastery of the 2 skills relating to:
i.
Multiple process knowledge.
ii.
Multiple functional expertise for either technology or business.
b.
Capable of leading systems projects with a proven track record to match/demonstrate as much.
8.
Drive Continuous Improvement
a.
Develop practical systems scope that enhances the business function.
b.
When developing project scope, challenge obsolete practices, question accepted truths, and eliminate non-value-added processes.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelors degree in Information Technology, Business, Supply Chain or related field required
> 6 Years Experience
Familiarity with project management in one or more IT functional areas a plus, but not required.
Project Management certification a plus, but not required. Emphasis is on demonstrated use of CMM, PMI
Detail oriented
Ability to work with cross-functional teams
Good communication skills
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Cognizant is one of the world's leading professional services companies, transforming clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our unique industry-based, consultative approach helps clients envision, build, and run more innovative and efficient businesses. Headquartered in the U.S., Cognizant (a member of the NASDAQ-100 and one of Forbes World’s Best Employers 2024) is consistently listed among the most admired companies in the world. Learn how Cognizant helps clients lead with digital at www.cognizant.com
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