Manager/Assistant Manager - PMO - PMP/ACP/CSM - Consulting Firm

Location : Gurgaon

ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES :

- This individual will be responsible for setup of team, develop business and delivery of work for an internal International engagements (inter firm).

- This individual will be a part of the offshore delivery team and work with onshore engagement teams to supporting programmes across the globe to restructure and navigate through difficult change agendas. Responsibilities will include:

- Supporting Design, Mobilisation and Delivery Execution of activities on strategic programmes managing work across dimensions of Project Management Office/ Programme management Office, Investment Management and Change Management/ Adoption

- Supporting multiple programmes across above workstreams to create a centralized support organization offshore

- Developing and maintaining complex programme management plans, integrated master schedule, weekly and monthly reporting and financial management

- Identifying, recommending and implementing appropriate tools, methods and templates that are required within the centralized organization.

- Complete handle and clarity on the commercial/ financial performance of a project/ programme

- Support creation, validation and analysis of project budgets and financial health

- Developing PMO supporting methodology, SOPs, and artifact templates.

- Engaging with key stakeholders and client subject matter experts.

- Developing programme briefings.

- Communication and outreach to programme teams.

- Implementing Lessons Learned analysis and Quality Assurance.

- Ensuring services are delivered using best in class practices and methodologies

- Handle all operations for an effective working of the team

- Advise onshore stakeholders on best practice methodologies in terms of offshore operating model design, systems, processes and policies and contribute in building the capability

- Support in business development and building relationships with stakeholders

- Co-ordinate, work-closely with onshore leadership and manage relationship with them. Also build awareness of other company's capabilities to facilitate selling these services

- THE INDIVIDUAL AND EXPECTED SKILLS

- A minimum of 8-10 years of work experience including at least 6-8 years in project management with a leading professional services firm (e.g. international consulting firm, Big 4, IT Enabled Services Industry)

- Project Management/ Programme Management/ PMO/ Change Management/ Transitions Management experience for large transformation engagements (IT, Finance, HR, Sourcing, Procurement, Supply Chain/Operations) for European or Global Clients

- Full PMO experience with comptetency across all project management knowledge areas, including experience of working in an Agile environment.

- Proficient in Microsoft Project, PowerPoint and Excel

- Experience with other PM Tools such as Clarizen, Clarity, Changepoint, Planview, etc. would be useful

- Maturity to deal with routine tasks independently and is ready for roles on complex, challenging assignments

- Possesses good business and industry knowledge across key sectors (like telecommunications, media, technology, energy, pharmaceuticals/healthcare, manufacturing, financial services, insurance, banking) etc.

- Language skills: English (proficient). Other global language capabilities will be an added advantage

- Ability to work effectively in a virtual environment

- Organised approach and able to work under pressure

- PMP/ ACP/ CSM Certification is a must have.

- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and manage people in a matrix reporting structure.

- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data quickly and draw meaningful insights

- Willingness to work in a highly demanding and results oriented team environment where priorities can change frequently

- Highly focused on detail and accuracy of information presented.

- Willingness to travel overseas for extended periods if required

People Management:

Potential to foster the growth of other team members in line with the goals of the organization. This may include the following:

- Leading a team of individuals

- Monitor work, motivate and guide to deliver work of high quality

- Knowledge sharing, self-learning, mentoring and coaching

Supriti Makhani
Emergent India