Requisition ID 14572BR
Title Project Manager - IT
Job Category Information Technology
Job Description PURPOSE:
Converts Information Technology strategy into reality through execution of projects. Uses appropriate tools and techniques to successfully manage projects according to the triple constraints of scope, timeline and budget while fulfilling quality requirements and managing risks. Ensures IT activities have proper business alignment. Manages and leads project teams, vendors and stakeholders so that stated project objectives, benefits and solution requirements are met.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Director, IT Project Execution. Partners with internal Information Technology colleagues as well as with Line of Business stakeholders in the execution of initiatives. High level of interaction with external vendors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ANALYZES & FULFILLS BUSINESS NEEDS:
• Leverages in-depth knowledge of business functions, business processes and key objectives to develop solutions aligned with business needs.
• Engages stakeholders to discuss the effectiveness of solutions and capabilities and their impact on business strategies and procedures.
• Collaborates with business leaders to identify and prioritize projects to ensure the delivery of on time and quality solutions.
• Participates in the project portfolio process and IT strategy development.
BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS & INFLUENCES KEY STAKEHOLDERS:
• Collaborates closely with other Line of Business (LOB) Project Managers and IT staff to leverage technology and resources across business areas.
• Develops partnerships with assigned business area(s) to understand their strategic direction and researches/evaluates new and future technologies to address business needs.
• Provides partnership, insight and direction to cross-functional business leaders and stakeholders regarding IT policies, solutions and initiatives.
MANAGES IT PROJECTS:
• Act as the key contact for externally hosted applications, as necessary. Oversee any change requests or performance related questions or issues.
• Manages cross-functional projects, establishes teams and ensures roles are effectively assigned and responsibilities are met based on project requirements and knowledge of personnel.
• Conducts project meetings with the line of business to discuss the scope and the approach of the project
• Utilizes knowledge of system development lifecycle to ensure the successful completion and handover of projects.
• Ensures solutions implemented are successfully handed over to responsible units, such as IT Systems Management, to manage future lifecycle of the solution.
• Plans and manages cross-functional projects using the Novo Nordisk IT project management methodology.
• Negotiate with the business, and other stakeholders, when necessary to manage project changes.
• Reviews the project with assigned business analyst to ensure their understanding, discuss roles, responsibilities, expectations and timelines for requirements gathering.
MANAGES IT VENDORS:
• Develop requests for proposals, evaluates and provides input into vendor selection based on costs, qualifications and other pertinent factors based on the project or service delivery and coordinates legal review of finalized contract.
• Analyzes time and costs associated with projects of service level agreements to determine if the vendor estimates are realistic, and managed vendors to ensure they deliver services within scope, schedule, quality, and budget estimates.
UNDERSTANDS & APPLIES RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES:
• Ensures departmental project and QA requirements are fulfilled and adhered to.
• Integrates current risk management procedures into processes, projects and systems.
• Incorporates quality systems into all stages of the project/lifecycle to ensure deliverables meet quality requirements.
DEVELOPS & EXECUTES IT STRATEGIC PLANS:
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and solutions that may be leveraged across business functions and understands how they may impact other functions in the organization.
• Contributes to the development and maturing of “Project and Process services” and Information Technology in general.
• Partners with stakeholders to fully define project opportunities and manages project from idea to post implementation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximately 15% overnight travel
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
Not Applicable
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• A BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field required. Solid relevant experience may be substituted when appropriate. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible Computer Science, IT, programming/systems analysis or other related experience required. Three to four years of project management experience required.
• Certification in Project Management or Lean Processing Methodology preferred.
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding.
• Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge of project management and the development life cycle required.
• Develops and maintains strong internal relationships.
• Is proficient at problem solving, negotiation, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates leadership skills; has the ability to acts as project lead and lead cross functional project teams in the development and implementation of programs.
• Has the ability to influence others on objectives and projects outcomes.
Department FIN - IT PROJ EXEC / ENABLING FCNS
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Percent Travel 10 - 20%
Title Project Manager - IT
Job Category Information Technology
Job Description PURPOSE:
Converts Information Technology strategy into reality through execution of projects. Uses appropriate tools and techniques to successfully manage projects according to the triple constraints of scope, timeline and budget while fulfilling quality requirements and managing risks. Ensures IT activities have proper business alignment. Manages and leads project teams, vendors and stakeholders so that stated project objectives, benefits and solution requirements are met.
RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Director, IT Project Execution. Partners with internal Information Technology colleagues as well as with Line of Business stakeholders in the execution of initiatives. High level of interaction with external vendors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ANALYZES & FULFILLS BUSINESS NEEDS:
• Leverages in-depth knowledge of business functions, business processes and key objectives to develop solutions aligned with business needs.
• Engages stakeholders to discuss the effectiveness of solutions and capabilities and their impact on business strategies and procedures.
• Collaborates with business leaders to identify and prioritize projects to ensure the delivery of on time and quality solutions.
• Participates in the project portfolio process and IT strategy development.
BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS & INFLUENCES KEY STAKEHOLDERS:
• Collaborates closely with other Line of Business (LOB) Project Managers and IT staff to leverage technology and resources across business areas.
• Develops partnerships with assigned business area(s) to understand their strategic direction and researches/evaluates new and future technologies to address business needs.
• Provides partnership, insight and direction to cross-functional business leaders and stakeholders regarding IT policies, solutions and initiatives.
MANAGES IT PROJECTS:
• Act as the key contact for externally hosted applications, as necessary. Oversee any change requests or performance related questions or issues.
• Manages cross-functional projects, establishes teams and ensures roles are effectively assigned and responsibilities are met based on project requirements and knowledge of personnel.
• Conducts project meetings with the line of business to discuss the scope and the approach of the project
• Utilizes knowledge of system development lifecycle to ensure the successful completion and handover of projects.
• Ensures solutions implemented are successfully handed over to responsible units, such as IT Systems Management, to manage future lifecycle of the solution.
• Plans and manages cross-functional projects using the Novo Nordisk IT project management methodology.
• Negotiate with the business, and other stakeholders, when necessary to manage project changes.
• Reviews the project with assigned business analyst to ensure their understanding, discuss roles, responsibilities, expectations and timelines for requirements gathering.
MANAGES IT VENDORS:
• Develop requests for proposals, evaluates and provides input into vendor selection based on costs, qualifications and other pertinent factors based on the project or service delivery and coordinates legal review of finalized contract.
• Analyzes time and costs associated with projects of service level agreements to determine if the vendor estimates are realistic, and managed vendors to ensure they deliver services within scope, schedule, quality, and budget estimates.
UNDERSTANDS & APPLIES RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES:
• Ensures departmental project and QA requirements are fulfilled and adhered to.
• Integrates current risk management procedures into processes, projects and systems.
• Incorporates quality systems into all stages of the project/lifecycle to ensure deliverables meet quality requirements.
DEVELOPS & EXECUTES IT STRATEGIC PLANS:
• Identifies issues, opportunities, and solutions that may be leveraged across business functions and understands how they may impact other functions in the organization.
• Contributes to the development and maturing of “Project and Process services” and Information Technology in general.
• Partners with stakeholders to fully define project opportunities and manages project from idea to post implementation.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Approximately 15% overnight travel
DEVELOPMENT OF PEOPLE:
Not Applicable
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS: EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• A BS Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration or other related field required. Solid relevant experience may be substituted when appropriate. Advanced degree preferred.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible Computer Science, IT, programming/systems analysis or other related experience required. Three to four years of project management experience required.
• Certification in Project Management or Lean Processing Methodology preferred.
• Demonstrates functional/business understanding.
• Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge of project management and the development life cycle required.
• Develops and maintains strong internal relationships.
• Is proficient at problem solving, negotiation, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates leadership skills; has the ability to acts as project lead and lead cross functional project teams in the development and implementation of programs.
• Has the ability to influence others on objectives and projects outcomes.
Department FIN - IT PROJ EXEC / ENABLING FCNS
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Percent Travel 10 - 20%