Overview:
SoftwareOne is a leading global software and cloud solutions provider that is redefining how companies build, buy and handle everything in the cloud. By helping clients to migrate and modernize their workloads and applications - and in parallel, to navigate and optimize the resulting software and cloud changes - SoftwareOne unlocks the value of technology. The company's 8,900 employees are driven to deliver a portfolio of 7,500 software brands with sales and delivery capabilities in 90 countries. Headquartered in Switzerland, SoftwareOne is listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the ticker symbol SWON. Visit us at https://www.softwareone.com/en
Responsibilities:
We're seeking an experienced Technical Project Manager to lead complex IT initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a good background in IT and hands-on experience with cloud technologies, databases, IT infrastructure, DevOps, AI, or related fields.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Initiation and Planning: Develop detailed project charters and scope statements. Create comprehensive work breakdown structures (WBS). Perform customer analysis and develop management strategies.
Scope Management: Define and document project requirements. Implement scope control measures and organisational change processes. Conduct regular scope reviews to prevent scope creep.
Schedule Management: Build and maintain project timeline using critical path methodology. Implement resource levelling techniques. Supervise and control schedule performance using earned value management.
Budget and Cost Management: Prepare detailed project budgets and cost estimates. Track and report on project financials. Implement cost control measures and variance analysis.
Quality Management: Develop and implement quality management plans. Conduct quality assurance activities and quality control checks. Facilitate process improvement initiatives.
Resource Management: Plan and allocate resources effectively across project activities. Manage team performance and provide mentorship. Coordinate with functional managers for resource acquisition.
Communications Management: Develop and implement communication plans. Facilitate regular status meetings and produce progress reports. Manage collaborator expectations and ensure alignment.
Risk and Issue Management: Identify, assess, and prioritize project risks. Develop and implement risk response strategies. Manage and resolve project issues promptly.
Procurement Management: Coordinate with vendors and contractors. Supervise contract management and supplier performance.
Customer Management: Identify and analyze customer needs and expectations. Develop and implement customer engagement strategies. Ensure customer happiness through regular feedback and surveys.
Project Closure: Conduct post-project reviews and document lessons learned. Ensure accurate knowledge transfer and documentation. Acquire formal project sign-off and archive project records.
Qualifications:
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in computer science, Information Technology, or related field
* 7+ years of technical project management experience in IT
* Hands-on experience with cloud technologies, databases, IT infrastructure, DevOps, or AI
* Solid understanding of software development lifecycles and methodologies
* Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
* Certification in PMP, PRINCE2, or Agile methodologies
* Experience with multiple project management methodologies
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