Project Management Lead

Company: Tech Data
Location: Clearwater
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

Job Purpose Leads large and strategic projects related to the development and delivery of our Cloud Platforms, typically with budgets or financial impact exceeding several millions. Coordinates and implements assigned projects to achieve defined objectives. Serves as the overall project leader and driver and not the subject matter expert. Documents project objectives, creates the project plan and coordinates the project requirements for all of the relevant subject matter experts and other team members to ensure successful and timely completion of the project(s). Coordinates all communication, training and change management activities associated with the assigned projects. ResponsabilitiesReports to the Director of Cloud Platforms Delivery.Documents project objectives and ensures they meet expected business results/outcome.Communicates with involved departments and management; facilitates communication forums including team meetings.Creates project plans including: resource tracking, assignments, tasks, dependencies, deliverables and milestones, due dates, predecessors, budget and financial tracking, issues management.Assembles project steering committee(s) and communicates regularly and effectively with management on project progress.Coordinates project meetings with relevant team members.Serves as single point of contact for all project management related questions and refers technical questions to appropriate subject matter experts and ensures timely follow up.Facilitates change management activities.Provides leadership of project teams and interdepartmental management to achieve project objectives.Performs additional duties as assigned.Meets attendance and punctuality standards.Knowledge, Skills and ExperienceMinimum 7 years project management experience leading large multi-disciplined projects of a transformative natureUniversity Degree in Computer Science/Programming Specialties/Major SubjectsExperience in Agile software development, ideally with experience in development of platforms.Understanding of the IT Software / Services / SaaS industry are a definite advantageProject Experience of software licensing and cloud management sales tools a definite advantageIT Channel experience, preferably in TD, IM, other Pan European distributors or Software vendor are a definite advantage.Good understanding of contemporary project delivery tools such as Jira, Azure Devops, Sharepoint...Experience working in an interdisciplinary and multinational environment.Able to constructively work under stress and pressure when faced with high workloads and deadlines.Able to create and conduct formal presentations.Able to avoid win/loss situations and ensure productive resolutions of conflict.Able to adjust readily to change and adapt as needed.Able to express ideas clearly and convey necessary information.Able to facilitate group interactions.Able to identify needs and opportunities and develop action plans to address.Able to recognize and attend to important details with accuracy and efficiency.Able to set high short/long-term goals/standards of performance for self, subordinates, and others.Able to think strategically and tactically. Able to be attentive and foster two-way conversation.Able to maintain and promote social, ethical, and organizational standards in conducting internal and external business activities.Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.Possesses strong leadership skills with a willingness to lead, create new ideas, and be assertive.Possesses strong organizational and time management skills, driving tasks to completion.Able to use relevant computer system applications (which may include spreadsheets, word processors, databases, , etc) at an advanced level.Experience working on teams including senior managementExperience in financial management/ budgeting including ROI analysesLeadership experienceExperience with different project management tools (e.g. MS Project)Experience with LEAN or Six Sigma preferred Working Conditions-- --- --- - --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- - Occasionally travel within US and to EU. -- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- --- -The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.-- - Other duties may be assigned as needed. Cultural Competency Requirements: Within Tech Data diversity is one of our fundamental shared values. We are a multi-cultural environment and we pride ourselves on being a welcoming place of work where we celebrate inclusion and champion people from a multitude of backgrounds. Join our team to connect the world with the power of technology!Tech Data is an equal opportunity organization. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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