Job Description
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Project Manager manages all aspects of client projects throughout their entire lifecycle while ensuring the timely delivery of quality service within budgeted constraints.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1.
Project Management (35%)
- Develops proposals and obtains the buy in from the involved business unit owners
- Directs and manages projects throughout its entire lifecycle
- Defines project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with key stakeholders
- Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises and devises contingency plans
- Secures appropriate resources, in collaboration with the Department Manager, in order to meet deadlines
- Implements best practices and tools for project execution and management
- Manages changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devises contingency plans
- Provides regular feedback to senior management and organization at large
- Makes strategy changes, adjustments or improvements to the original plan if project requires
- Identifies problems outside procedural structure and recommends procedural changes
2.
Client Management (30%)
Builds, develops and grows the client relationship vital to the success of the projectReports new opportunities to the Sales departmentSets and manages client expectations and adjust the plan as necessaryProvides status reports to the PMO Manager on project progress to client on regular basisCommunicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluates alternative business solutions3.
Performance Management (15%)
In collaboration with the department manager, forms a team of experts required for effective completion of the project and assigns specific roles to all the team membersCommunicates job expectations and deadlines in such a manner to ensure achievement of the projects goalsSets and continually manages project expectations with team membersIdentifies and resolves issues and conflicts within the project teamCoaches, trains, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and contractors and influences them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned workInteracts with cross-disciplinary teams, including product designers, interaction designers, engineers, graphic designers, strategists and visualization designersEvaluates time spent on projects to help monitor and improve office productivitySeeks to improve internal processes4.
Project Accounting (10%)
Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilizationProactively monitors monthly reconciliation of accrued project revenues / expenses and administers invoicing requestsForecasts income based on existing and future projectsEnsures the project is completed within the estimated budgetReviews time and expense submission before approvalIs responsible for accurately projections for the monthly forecast5.
Business Development (10%)
Attends sales calls to assist in promoting the companyDevelops and delivers client proposal / SOW’sDefines, expands and articulates the companies depth of expertisePlays an active role in growing the client base as an ambassador of the company brandMaintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagementsQUALIFICATIONS
Education / Experience
Knowledge and skills at a level normally acquired through the completion of a Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.3-5 years of professional project management experience within the product development of a corporate or consulting environment. Relevant industry experience a plus.Working knowledge of FDA content necessary for medical device pre-market submission (IEC 60601 standards) is a plus.Licenses / Credentials / Certifications
Project Management certification preferredSkills / Specialized Knowledge / Abilities
Strong understanding of : Microsoft Office / Project, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator)Superior project management skills : planning, organizing, securing, and managing resources to achieve specific goalsHigh attention to detail in striving for excellence in the form’s work product and client serviceSkilled at planning, coordinating and directing the work of subordinate staffSkilled at leveraging the experience, expertise and work of othersAbility to maintain rational and objective demeanor / actions when faced with stressful and / or emotional situationsProven experience building and fostering growth and development of a design / production teamDemonstrated ability of maximizing limited resources to grow the capabilities and financial success of the businessStrong management skills : analytical, time management, collaboration, decision making, organization, planning, problem-solving, presentation and negotiatingAbility to establish credibility with management, staff and clients and affect meaningful changeProven success managing competing demands and balancing multiple priorities while ensuring deadlines are metCapable of solving technically challenging static and dynamic problems in a collaborative contextStrong inclination for continuous improvementProven ability to work collaboratively with colleagues and clientsSolid service orientation : Urgency and results focused to ensure timely and appropriate responses to issues raised or shifting demands and tight deadlinesDemonstrated ability to write and prepare documents / reports / correspondence in a concise, logical, grammatically appropriate formatAdept at prioritizing and completing workload in order to deliver desired outcomes within allotted timeframesHigh level of interpersonal and human relations skills in dealings with colleagues, clients, direct reportsConfirmed ability to work independently with limited guidance and exercise independent judgmentExcellent oral communication skills that demonstrate a professional demeanorSkilled in perceptive listening and conveying awareness of what is being said / requestedDemonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and tactProficient with Microsoft Office applicationsWORKING CONDITIONS
Tools and Equipment Used
Personal computer, copier, phone, displays, iPads and other typical office equipmentTravel
Occasional : up to 25% of the timePhysical & Mental Demands
Frequently required to sit at a desk / workstation for long period of timeAbility to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of timeDigital dexterity and hand / eye coordination in operation of office equipmentLight lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.Ability to speak to and hear employees / clients via phone or in personBody motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environmentAbility to analyze unique situations and develop appropriate responseAdditional Physical Requirements : file, speak, write, hear, read, type, seeAdditional Mental Requirements : compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpretEnvironment
Work typically performed in an office setting.Kaleidoscope, an Infosys Company, is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.