Project Manager

Genuine Parts Company•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Plans, directs and coordinates activities of departmental technology projects to ensure that goals or objectives of projects are accomplished within prescribed time frames and funding parameters. Has overall responsibility for planning, directing and coordinating activities pertaining to technology projects for a given business unit. Ensures that project goals are accomplished and in line with business objectives. Is responsible for managing the team that develops and carries out internal IT projects for assigned business units. Monitors project activities, ensuring the currency, quality, and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and "look and feel" across the enterprise.

Requirements

6+ years of IT Project Management experience
Active PMP certification
Experience with software development life-cycles (SDLC)

Responsibilities

Lead a team consisting of 6 to 20 people
Mentor less experienced project managers or those aspiring to move into the PM role
Handle difficult personnel situations directly, using appropriate discretion, HR advice, and respect for the individual
Clear understanding of all project roles
Manage large projects
Set and manage stakeholder expectations specific to the project
Facilitate team and client meetings effectively
Deliver engaging, informative, well-organized business solutions and presentations
Responsible for project and quality of delivery from original concept through final implementation
Oversee cross-functional projects and exhibits understanding of critical cross module integration points
Effectively communicate project expectations, goals and scope to the teams
Communicate project direction, approach, priorities, events and status to all project resources and stakeholders
Insure project deliverables are on time and on budget while meeting customer satisfaction expectations
Clearly understands project roles and definition of each team member in order to effectively manage the activities of the team
Maintain experience in tracking and managing projects using MS Project or similar PM software
Implement software development life cycle procedures for team members, if not already in place
Mitigate project risks and manages issues
Manage project scope and change
Accurately forecast, report, and manage project costs (budget).
Effectively establish and use budget tracking approach and metrics that accurately tracks team productivity and earned value
Provide reliable top-down and bottom-up estimates as is necessary
Exhibit excellence in all aspects of business and project management
Anticipate stakeholder needs and proposes appropriate solutions
Easily recognize areas for improvement and develops plans for implementation, when possible
Lend expertise to teams and task forces