Project Manager

Job Description

Takes Ownership

• Holds team & stakeholders accountable
• Challenges conventional thought
• Is committed to project success
• Drives organizational change
• Strong Business acumen and ability to gauge the implications on Business before any project decisions.

Communicates Effectively

• Excellent communication / Interpersonal skills with ability to communicate complex topics in simple language to broader audiences.
• Clear project report out and single point of contact for overall project status
• Influences all levels, including senior leaders
• Accurate status and health reporting
• Active listening skills
• Understands audience & makes compelling pitch
• Prepares Status Reports to ensure the project’s overall direction and integrity.

Energizes Others

• The ability to command respect and to create a sense of community amongst the members of the project teams
• Effectively engages business partners & SMEs
• Engages and inspires project team
• Navigates through individual and cultural differences
• Leverage the Project Management gold standards across project teams.

Executes

• Develops, manages & executes as per PM governance framework in accordance with the best standards (methods, templates, procedures, metrics, etc.)
• Work with Leadership & Project teams to develop detailed Project plans.
• Makes recommendations & drives decisions
• Applies Sound business knowledge
• Ensures quality, on time delivery & cost management.
• Ensure maximum efficiency in the allocation of resources and skills

Manages Scope

• Responsible for the accurate and timely production of: Statement of Work, Project Plan, Risk Management Plan, success criteria and aligned with steering/stakeholders.
• Works at detail level w/o losing "big picture “
• Applies consistent change control process
• Strong Change Leader with ability to drive stakeholders through the change making a compelling case.

Mitigates Risks & Resolves Issues

• Actively Identifies, assigns and tracks issues & risks, ensuring mitigation and mitigation ownership is in place.
• Initiating activities and management interventions when gaps in the Project are identified or issues arise
• Demonstrates resilience and optimism

Qualifications

• At least 10+ of experience in Project Management
• Fluency in English
• Knowledge of both theoretical and practical aspects of project management
• Knowledge of project management techniques and tools. (Ex : Smartsheet)
• PMI / PMP Certification
• Experience on operational leadership role
• Knowledge of Nielsen business and/or products
• Work experience in multi-cultural environments & multi country responsibilities

Additional Information

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)