Manager of the Project Management Organization

The Manager of the Project Management Organization must be passionate about solving business challenges, determining solutions for clients and successful project delivery.  This position will work closely with SkyTerra Partners, our customers and the greater SkyTerra teams to manage our solutions engagements.  Manager of the Project Management Organization will leverage their experience to help identify, define, and deliver solutions to solve complex business problems for our clients Globally.

Manager of the Project Management Organization Responsibilities

• Manages projects with high level of complexity/visibility
• Manages internal projects/initiatives
• Works with clients, Solution Architects / Engineers, and Business Analysts to understand functional requirements of a given project/application
• Researching and consulting on strategic solutions for cloud & hybrid solutions
• Development and maintenance of project plans, reporting documents & dashboards for project management
• Leverages standard suite of time entry and budget management tools for assigned projects
• Tracks and maintains status on project deliverables
• Maintains RAID logs
• Schedules project work, meetings, and reporting
• Works cooperatively across departments to manage issues/blockers and drive to resolution
• Oversees the Project Management Department
• Oversees partnering with clients, Solutions Architects / Engineers, and Business Analysts to understand functional requirements of a given project/application
• Oversees client relationship management related to projects
• Works directly with other department managers for resource forecasting and deliverables management
• Oversees team management and leadership on engagements
• Oversees driving the creation of Work Breakdown Structures and application of them to the engagements
• Researches and consults on strategic solutions for cloud & hybrid solutions
• Development and maintenance of project plans, reporting documents & dashboards for project management
• Oversees standard suite of time entry and client management tools and seeks new tools and processes that will make the Project Management Department more efficient & effective
• Works cooperatively across departments to gather issue information and drive to resolution
• Oversees annual Employee Review Process for the Project Management Team Members
• Develop and maintain Project Management training program for current and new employees
• Work with Director of Sales and Professional Services Manager to review project pipeline, resources and align on forecasting and scheduling

Manager of the Project Management Organization Job Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a client-facing, internal enterprise Project Management or Portfolio Management role
• Ability to work with and manage cross-functional teams & resources to facilitate goals/objectives of an engagement
• Capable of translating a client’s business requirements into technology solutions
• Polished, professional presentation skills and experience in presenting to IT leadership, C-level executives
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure and business impacts
• Experience in cloud technology solutions – private, public and hybrid
• Experience in migrating workloads to Azure and O365 – AWS a plus
• Proven teamwork and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated Project Management leadership ability with a track record of delivering projects on-time, on-budget, and on-scope
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Excellent technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Possesses the drive for continuous improvement & efficiency
• Ability to prioritize effectively and handle shifting priorities professionally
• Ability to perform performance benchmarking with strong analytical skills, strategic focus, broad-based business judgment, proven initiative, creativity, assertiveness, and leadership abilities

To apply for this position or for more information, please send your resume and inquiries to recruiting@skyterratech.com with the subject Manager of the Project Management Organization.