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GCS (Global Customer Service) Readiness ensures the Implementation and Service and Support organizations are effectively prepared and ready for all new product and software releases. The Project Manager will support the GCS Readiness Senior Project managers with delivering readiness to GCS. Additionally, the Project Manager collaborates with numerous cross-functional stakeholders to drive readiness through planning, scheduling and execution of all deliverables within the scope of assigned projects.
Job Responsibility:
Lead multiple projects simultaneously using project management methodologies
Lead the development of project charters, plans, and schedules
manage project budgets, communication plans, project review meetings, and deliverables
Execute comprehensive readiness (Implementation and Support) plans
Identify and monitor key measures to ensure project success and prepare project status reports
Coordinate/facilitate/support all aspects of project management in regards to key organizational, process and technology change levers
Close collaboration with extended readiness teams to drive GCS readiness activities and processes
Solid understanding of and experience with risk management
Create presentations that provide succinct/concise recommendations to management team
Understand and articulate the project’s impact to its stakeholders
Partner with stakeholders on plans to manage the impact of a project
Must be willing and able to constructively challenge ideas
Ensure adoption of new processes and knowledge application
Draft communications and partner with Education Services team to drive timely and successful creation of training content
Simultaneously contribute to multiple product and process improvement projects led by others using technical skills
Gather requirements, define and document business processes/procedures using workflow modeling techniques
Analyze LCR quantitative and qualitative data and recommend insights and solutions
Use data insights, process knowledge and critical thinking to identify and validate readiness opportunities
Develop business cases for readiness approach to optimize customer experience
Efficient and effective use of matrixed resources
Lead and/or facilitate cross-functional meetings
take thorough meeting notes
Timely completion of internal company documentation and required training
Mentor colleagues on best practices for project management and process design
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Three to five years of experience minimum in project management
Previous readiness experience highly desired
Demonstrated strong matrix management skills
Managed/supported projects cross-functionally in an iterative, fast paced environment
Strong MS office skills particularly in advanced PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio
Strong analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills
Excellent Verbal, Written and Communication Skills
Strong leadership, group facilitation, and project management skills
Strong business operations/business process knowledge/experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
Nice to have:
Expert level knowledge of BD GPDS (Global Product Development System) or ability to become an expert
Technical background and project management experience related to bringing new products to market