Project Manager (PMP Certified)

About the job Lead, manage the planning & execution of strategic projects for RMS (Retail Measurement Services) , which includes but not limited to Growth Initiatives, Product Enhancement Projects and Strategic Initiatives as needed. This project manager will drive project execution excellence-- on-time, on-quality delivery & within budget.

Responsibilities

Takes Ownership

● Holds team & stakeholders accountable

● Challenges conventional thought

● Is committed to project success

● Drives organizational change

● Strong Business acumen and ability to gauge the implications on Business before any project decisions.

Communicates Effectively

● Excellent communication / Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex topics in simple language to broader audiences.

● Clear project report out and single point of contact for overall project status

● Influences all levels, including senior leaders

● Accurate status and health reporting

● Active listening skills

● Understands audience & makes compelling pitch

● Prepares Status Reports to ensure the project’s overall direction and integrity.

Energizes Others

● The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams

● Effectively engages business partners & SMEs

● Engages and inspires project team

● Navigates through individual and cultural differences

● Leverage the Project Management gold standards across project teams.

Executes

● Develops, manages & executes as per PM governance framework in accordance with the best standards (methods, templates, procedures, metrics, etc.)

● Work with Leadership & Project teams to develop detailed Project plans.

● Makes recommendations & drives decisions

● Applies Sound business knowledge

● Ensures quality, on time delivery & cost management.

● Ensure maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources and skills

Manages Scope

● Responsible for the accurate and timely production of: Statement of Work, Project Plan, Risk Management Plan, success criteria and aligned with steering/stakeholders.

● Works at detail level w/o losing "big picture“

● Applies consistent change control process

● Strong Change Leader with ability to drive stakeholders through the change making a compelling case.

Mitigates Risks & Resolves Issues

● Actively Identifies, assigns and tracks issues & risks, ensuring mitigation and mitigation ownership is in place. ● Initiating activities and management interventions when gaps in the Project are identified or issues arise

● Demonstrates resilience and optimism