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The opportunity
Senior Project manager is responsible for delivering IT projects to schedule, budget and quality. The role requires mastery of the technical knowledge of project management inter-related process stages i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management. Proficiency in related processes such as portfolio management, program management, methods and tools and quality assurance is also required. Senior Project manager must have excellent stakeholder relationship management skills to successfully lead and manage the project team and project stakeholders, and have expertise recognized and requested by customers.
Your key responsibilities
Lead the development of the project charter and scope, and ensure delivery of the solution to schedule, budget and scope
Perform the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management
Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project remains on track and in control
Manage to the objectives and plan by thorough risk, issue and change management across both business and IT parts of the project
Reports on variances to the approved project baseline
Close the project to formalize acceptance of the project result and release project resources
Interface and communicate with project team, management and stakeholders
Manage project work and resources to enable successful and timely completion of the project
Performs gate reviews and quality assurance reviews with all aspects of IT organization and business sponsors
Delivery of projects aligned to overall business and technology strategies and architectures
Manage external contracts and suppliers where required
Support development of business cases with the customer team including leading on the solutions estimate
Develop objectives, phasing and content of the project to deliver on the business case benefits, budget and timescales
Ensures that quality project standards are met as prescribed by EY Technology through the effective implementation or use of approved processes, methodologies and deliverables
Skills and attributes for success
Experience of managing IT projects with personal accountability for delivering to time and cost for large, complex projects typically up to $10m in value and 12 to 18 months in duration
Mastery of project management methodology, tools and templates (includes project planning, schedule development, scope management and cost management)
Track record of customer focus, based on openness, trust, and delivering on promises
Experienced in managing to contract; ensuring clients and suppliers alike perform in accordance with original agreement
Experience across packaged and bespoke systems and infrastructure, ideally on an international basis
Management skills to manage one or more large, complex projects simultaneously
IT background with experience across the systems development life cycle with experience in all project phases – plan, initiate, elaborate, design, build, test, implement.
Knowledge and use of industry-standard project methods, tools and techniques e.g. RAIDS, budget, communication
Strong team working skills across matrixed client, supplier and geographically dispersed virtual teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Leader in the use of IT methodologies, processes and standards for project management
To qualify for the role you must have
A degree in Computer Science or a related discipline; or equivalent work experience
15 to 20 years in a corporate IT environment
10 to 15 years’ experience in project management
Other relevant experience in a related technical field (application development, deployment/implementation and infrastructure)
Ideally, you’ll also have
Project management certification (PMI/CAPM or PMP, PRINCE2)
Familiarity with ITIL v2 or 3
Work experience in a professional services industry
What we offer
The compensation ranges below are provided in order to comply with United States pay transparency laws. Other geographies will follow their local salary guidelines, which may not be a direct conversion of published US salary ranges. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to the business. The salary range for this job in most geographic locations in the US is $134,200 to $258,300. The salary range for New York City Metro Area, Washington State and California (excluding Sacramento) is $161,000 to $293,500. Individual salaries within those ranges are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge, skills and geography. In addition, our Total Rewards package includes medical and dental coverage, pension and 401(k) plans, and a wide range of paid time off options. Under our flexible vacation policy, you’ll decide how much vacation time you need based on your own personal circumstances. You’ll also be granted time off for designated EY Paid Holidays, Winter/Summer breaks, Personal/Family Care, and other leaves of absence when needed to support your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.
Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.
If you can demonstrate that you meet the criteria above, please contact us as soon as possible.
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