IFS – IT Project Manager | PricewaterhouseCoopers
Employment: Full Time
Line of ServiceInternal Firm ServicesSpecialismIFS – Information Technology (IT)Management LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career in Information Technology, within Internal Firm Services, will provide you with the opportunity to support our core business functions by deploying applications that enable our people to work more efficiently and deliver the highest levels of service to our clients. You’ll focus on managing the design and implementation of technology infrastructure within PwC, developing and enhancing both client and internal facing applications within PwC, and providing technology tools that help create a competitive advantage for the Firm to drive strategic business growth.Our Information Technology Project Management team collaborates with PwC practice leaders to develop and deliver technology solutions. We provide project management oversight and collaborate with various project resources and vendors to ensure the appropriate methodology is followed, deliverable quality is high, and satisfaction is achieved. Simply put, you’ll solve business problems using technology, work with multiple teams concurrently, and be able to take pride in end to end ownership of a project.The Project Manager is a key role within the Technology team and will be responsible for leading and delivering key projects and managing the PMO activities. They will oversee the end to end delivery of projects from idea to post implementation review and benefit realisation, working in close alignment with key Technology business stakeholders across the Middle east region, Finance and central other IT Leads, cross LoS and globally as required. Projects will vary, such as: new and enhanced technology solutions aligned to the firms RiD, TT and I&G strategic pillars, establishing key BAU capabilities to enhance Tech Operations, and leading a programme of continuous improvement within the Tech PMO. The role holder will also work with the Agile Tech PMO Lead to establish and then run the PMO for Technology that will include developing the framework for project initiatives, prepare packs for the key Governance meetings, create and maintain the Tech capacity plan, defining and tracking WIP limits across the Tech teams, supporting the Business Relationship Managers and overall promoting and embedding a culture of agility and trust of Tech PMO delivery within the firm.Key Responsibilities- Manage assigned projects following the agile project framework- Ensure assigned projects are fully scoped, have a robust Business Case and key stakeholders are identified- Work closely with the IT Leads and Business Relationship Managers, Tech Comms Lead to ensure all Business Readiness, Communications and People changes are identified, planned and delivered- Ensure required business and technical architecture assessments and analysis is undertaken for each project so there is a clear vision for the future state and the change actions required- With the Agile Tech PMO Lead, establish the PMO and the necessary governance framework and cadence- Lead on PMO activities and play a key role in the Tech enabled delivery tracking and ensuring that the construct of the projects are set up to delivery iterative value throughout the lifecycle
Experience & personal attributes- 3 – 5 years Project Management experience having lead a diverse portfolio of people, process and technology changes- Experience of working within Transformation as either a Project Manager or PMO Manager would be highly advantageous- Previous experience of PMO set-up and PMO delivery- An adaptable individual who can comfortably take on a varied portfolio of change- Interpersonal skills and strong stakeholder engagement skills are mandatory
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