Project Manager/Program Manager - eCommerce Domain - Consulting Firm

Hiring for a Global Consulting Firm for London UK

Candidates with Valid UK Visa, only apply

- Project Management of various corporate IT programs and large scale IT implementation & enhancement for Client's factories and distribution network across geographies and categories

- Be the liaison between senior business stakeholders and technology teams to make programs successful from a business perspective

- Own and drive successful execution and delivery of E-Commerce project solution implementation

- Provide E-Commerce functionality expertise in project planning, development and production support

- Review E-Commerce architecture and platform to recommend effective options for implementing business functionality

- Hands on experience in establishing and running large initiatives through structured programs

- Define and document the Project Objectives, Scope, Assumptions, Risks and Mitigation

- Provide advisory service to the customer on applicability of the technology, the right solution which applies to the use case

- Candidate will be responsible for solution definition, architecture and design experience.

- Ensure resource availability, allocation and tasks are completed on time to the satisfaction of stakeholders

- Manage timely appropriate communication and relationship with clients, vendors, partners and other stakeholders

- Create and manage periodic reporting of project execution status and other trackers in standard accepted formats

- Own the project plan's delivery on-time and in scope to the satisfaction of all stakeholders

Educational Qualifications:

- Strong educational background from reputed engineering and management schools

Required Skills:

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with internal and external stakeholders with emphasis on follow through and reporting

- Excellent organization and project documentation skills

- Analytical and Problem solving skills along with self-motivation to excel

- Meticulous planning skills with attention to detail and multi-tasking skills

- Deep knowledge of project management processes, system development methods, organizational change management concepts and business process improvement methods

- Expected to have understanding of technical aspects of E-Commerce technology platforms, development frameworks and toolsets

- Expected to have deep insight in e-commerce and its application in various industries

- Strong working experience in Microsoft tools including good presentation skills

- Certifications in IT Project Management domain like PMP preferred

- Minimum 4-8 years of progressive work experience in FMCG companies is preferred

- Valid UK work visa holders are preferred

Personal Attributes

- Ability to cope in a complex and fast-changing business environment, and to respond calmly and rationally to changing aspirations in a deadline-driven situation.

- Strong planning and organizing skills including the ability to manage several work streams simultaneously.

- Excellent communication skills with a capacity to present, discuss and explain issues coherently and logically both in writing and verbally.

- Good influencing and persuasion skills with the ability to enthuse and inspire multidisciplinary teams and build successful relationships at all levels.

- Good team player, self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.

- Clear decision-making ability with the facility to judge complex situations and assess when to escalate issues.

- Ability to balance conflicting and changing demands through prioritization and a pragmatic approach.