EPMO Project Manager (Must Have Data Governance & Data Quality, Waterfall Exp)

About the role

The EPMO Project Manager provides Project Management support for assigned medium to large sized projects (typically projects of moderate complexity, medium to high risk and cost), which have a direct impact on achieving client cross-functional objectives. This is defined internally at client as Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects.

Responsibilities

• Successful planning, executing and delivering one or more concurrent medium/large projects (defined internally at client as Tier 1 or Tier 2 projects).
• Pairs with project sponsors and stakeholders to define project objectives.
• Works directly with executive and director level business leaders to understand the strategic objectives for major business change initiatives and define the tactical programs/projects to realize these objectives.
• Takes ownership for delivering project objectives and deliverables.
• Drives project execution within established scope, schedule, resource and quality requirements, leading project teams of cross-functional resources in matrixed environment.
• Defines, communicates and delivers project scope, goals and deliverables.
• Creates and organizes project work, required documents and deliverables for validation and compliance traceability (as required by the project, EPMO practices and applicable regulations).
• Creates a project governance process, including meeting cadence, scorecard, RAID log in accordance with established EPMO practices and required tools.
• Identifies resources required to successfully complete the objectives of assigned projects.
• Leads project teams in accordance with established EPMO and client project management methodologies and practices, maintaining optimal team performance on assigned project tasks and deliverables.
• Provides timely and effective project communications, including meeting facilitation, and executive status reporting.
• Identifies and manages project risks and issues, ensuring their timely mitigation and resolution with impacted stakeholders.
• Creates management reports and presentations (as required) to keep project sponsor and other leaders and stakeholders up to date on schedule, budget and deliverable status.
• Plans and executes change management activities related to each assigned project.
• Manages internal and external customer relationships to realize high customer satisfaction for their project.
• Adheres to and follows all applicable EPMO Project Management guidelines and practices.
• Supports EPMO management in refining project management practices and implementing them throughout the EPMO.
• Mentors Project Managers and Project Coordinators in project management best practices.
• Responsible for leading and training direct reports, team members and other managers to identify and achieve performance goals.
• Responsible to coach and facilitate skills development activities to help team members manage their career.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree. PMP certification (nice to have)

Qualifications

• Must be knowledgeable in project and program management industry best practices and have in-depth understanding of the project management planning process.
• Skilled in driving the project team to produce detailed scope, schedule, and budget using standard project management tools.
• Develops clear problem statements and resolution options for escalation to project sponsors and management.
• Provides principal drive towards action for project team.
• Able to establish a governance structure with operating mechanisms and cadence appropriate for VP or C-level sponsors.
• Understands and leads the team in the established processes to define and validate acceptance / gate criteria for the project to ensure successful project completion stakeholder acceptance.
• Capable of demonstrating an understanding of the value of continuous risk management on assigned projects and leveraging team members to identify risks and brainstorm mitigation plans.
• Able to distinguish between risk mitigation and issue resolution; demonstrating an understanding of how one may evolve into the other.
• Able to facilitate team members in the resolution of issues on assigned projects and develop alternative approaches for resolution to be presented to and approved by project sponsors.
• Able to facilitate interdependency workshops to lead team members in productive conversations to accurately identify risks, issues, resulting impact and resolution plans.
• Knowledge of client policies, practices, trends, and technology developments to help drive decision making to reduce project risk and achieve project results.
• Able to clearly articulate how a project strategically aligns with KDGs.
• Required to understand client core businesses and the functions that support them.
• Able to recognize their impact on project planning & execution.
• Ability to utilize the resources, tools and processes available to direct how to get things done at client; strong knowledge of who to turn to for guidance, direction and assistance.
• Required to know who the key decision makers are across the EPMO and knowledge of client top leaders.
• Capable of promoting cross functional collaboration within assigned project teams.
• Ability to apply appropriate communication, facilitation & escalation skills to ensure effective information exchange.
• Capable of clearly communicating project scope and objectives to the team.
• Has the ability to know when and which stakeholders to engage to resolve issues.
• Effective in creating a positive working environment within the project team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Creates leadership presence that instills a level of confidence in team members and stakeholders that project manager can drive successful project outcome.
• Knowledge of client policies, practices, trends, and technology developments to help drive decision making to reduce project risk and achieve project results.
• Able to clearly articulate how a project strategically aligns with KDGs.
• Required to understand client core businesses and the functions that support them.
• Able to recognize their impact on project planning & execution.
• Ability to utilize the resources, tools and processes available to direct how to get things done at client; strong knowledge of who to turn to for guidance, direction and assistance.
• Required to know who the key decision makers are across the EPMO and knowledge of client top leaders.
• Capable of promoting cross functional collaboration within assigned project teams.
• Ability to apply appropriate communication, facilitation & escalation skills to ensure effective information exchange.
• Capable of clearly communicating project scope and objectives to the team.
• Has the ability to know when and which stakeholders to engage to resolve issues.
• Effective in creating a positive working environment within the project team that encourages collaboration and innovation.
• Creates leadership presence that instills a level of confidence in team members and stakeholders that project manager can drive successful project outcome.

Skills

• Project / Program Management
• Risk and Issue Management
• Analytical Skills
• Communication
• Leadership
• Business Acumen
• Organizational Savvy

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

Not specified.

Benefits

Not specified.

Company Information

About Client: Client, a leading global medical technology company that makes and sells medical devices, instrumented systems and reagents, is dedicated to improving people’s health throughout the world. The Company’s capabilities are instrumental in combating many of the world’s most pressing diseases. Founded in 1897 and headquartered in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, Client employs more than 25,000 people in approximately 50 countries throughout the world. The Company serves healthcare institutions, life science researchers, clinical laboratories, industry and the general public. It was one of the first companies to sell U.S.-made glass syringes. It was also a pioneer in the production of hypodermic needles and ranked #195 in the 2019 Fortune 500 list. It was also listed among the top 100 companies in Newsweek's 2009 Green Rankings. Ranking of the 500 largest American corporations based on environmental performance, policies, and reputation. Placed third in the health care sector and 83rd overall.