A project manager will focus on providing support and delivery of a set of tasks to help initiate, plan, execute and control projects.
This project manager position will require a project management background and experience with emphasis on delivery, multi-tasking, organizational, and change management skills. The role will be a key player in the support of delivery of key programs for travelport in the technology organization as part of the product & technology operations team.
Project managers growth in expertise will increase data accuracy in ms project schedules to support accurate metrics and reporting capabilities and improve on-time and within-budget delivery across technology.
This role is intended to be both strategic as well as hands-on and will involve working across all lines of business and functional areas in the technology organization as well as coaching, training, auditing, and supporting the pmo project management process development.
*responsibilities*:
- exposure to all aspects of project management including estimation, sourcing, budgeting, scheduling, implementation, risk management and compliance.
- ability to learn and utilize the product & technology operations tools (ms project, ms excel)
- must be able to work across and support all lines of business and teams in technology.
- be change agents for team collaboration and adoption of best practices and be able to navigate resistance to change.
- establishes, supports and monitors metrics for measuring key program deliverables.
- supports and monitors key financial program data regarding budgets, actuals and variance analysis
- track and monitor key program issues and risks and escalate as needed to program director
- maintains awareness of emerging technologies and project management techniques.
- advocates and complies with standards and best practices within the program that are f ocused on cost savings, high performance, high reliability, quality of user experience and architectural alignment of solutions.
*what we look for/who would prosper in this role?*
- university degree or equivalent experience.
- solid experience leading small projects and support project managers on project delivery and health.
- has sound knowledge of business processes, and customer service.
- displays ownership, high quality and completeness of deliverables.
- self-motivated and driven; must be able to execute with little to no daily supervision.
- experience supporting project delivery in a matrix & virtual teams across multiple locations.
- pmi/pmp or ms project certifications are a plus.
- prior experience in implementing best practices, governance, process improvement and coaching.
- experience with ms tools - ms project, power point, excel, access, visio and sharepoint.
*as we evolve and grow as a business, so will you.*
you will thrive within an inclusive and diverse workplace where you are encouraged to think differently, and have the courage, confidence & ambition to challenge what’s been done before, and be bold to win!
*interested? We’d love for you to get in touch!