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Req ID: 327105
NTT DATA strives to hire exceptional, innovative and passionate individuals who want to grow with us. If you want to be part of an inclusive, adaptable, and forward-thinking organization, apply now.
We are currently seeking a Project Program Manager to join our team in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania (US-PA), United States (US).
Job Description:
Project Management
- Leads IT projects from start to finish. Projects may consist of one or a combination of implementation or customizations of commercial off-the-shelf insurance software applications; mobile/web technologies, system integrations; software upgrades, Intelligent Automation (RPA) and infrastructure (hardware).
- Manages three (3) or more projects simultaneously, depending on project complexity, duration and lifecycle phase. Average duration of most projects is 6 - 8 months.
- Manages a project team of matrixed resources. Resolves challenges presented by resource and schedule availability in matrixed organizations (project team members, including the PM, are rarely 100% dedicated to a single project).
- Builds a project schedule in MS Project/Project Server that is effort-driven and auto-scheduled.
- Reconciles project team time cards from time card system with planned hours in project plan; investigates and resolves variances between planned and actual time reported on time cards; adjusts project task effort/duration with the project plan as necessary to maintain correct forecast of ETC.
- Maintains and reconciles the project financial forecast in the project financial accounting tool; investigates and resolves variances between forecast and actual project costs. Proactively releases excess project funds if not needed or requests additional funding when necessary due to requested baseline changes.
- Accurately follows all documented PPM processes, procedures and templates.
- Anticipates, identifies, and manages project risks, issues, assumptions and decisions; escalates in an appropriate and timely manner.
- Prepares twice-monthly project status reports
Microsoft Project Administration
- Assists the PMO in updating project plan data points, including manually inputting actual hours charged against projects.
- Performs "schedule reviews to ensure project plans are adhering to PMO standards and practices
- Assists in monitoring and tracking various project data points, including updating and maintaining existing logs that track project change requests, project charters, project close summary reports, etc.
- The below descriptions are typical experience and skills needed for the roles but do not guarantee placement in the role. Actual placement will be determined from interview of candidate. These items are not in order of importance.
- 5+ years of current project management experience delivering IT projects with a minimum budget of 150K
- 3+ years of current experience using MS Project; either to build stand alone project plans or in Project Server (collaborative environment) - Project Server experience preferred.
- Has successfully delivered IT projects from start to finish.
- Familiar with or has used effort-driven project planning techniques in MS Project.
- Familiar with MS Project's schedule engine logic (how MS Project calculates the duration, effort, and resources assigned to a task)
- Demonstrates high-levels of capability in all project management competencies, including: planning, executing, monitoring and controlling of IT projects.
- Experience managing vendors, requesting and executing SOWs.
- Demonstrates a personal sense of urgency to complete day-to-day work. Must drive for results from self and project team members. Must know when to push back on perceived limitations and when to be flexible and accept the limitation.
Where required by law, NTT DATA provides a reasonable range of compensation for specific roles. The starting pay range for this remote role is $60-$72/hour. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Actual compensation will depend on a number of factors, including the candidate's actual work location, relevant experience, technical skills, and other qualifications. This position may also be eligible for incentive compensation based on individual and/or company performance.
About NTT DATA:
NTT DATA is a $30 billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long term success. As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies. Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure and connectivity. We are one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is a part of NTT Group, which invests over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. Visit us at us.nttdata.com
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