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Expleo Group

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
  • Dublin

AI generated summary

  • You should have a relevant degree, project management experience, technical expertise (SAP, APIs), team management skills, innovative mindset, and proficiency in MS Office tools.
  • You will lead project deliverables, manage teams and resources, engage stakeholders, track progress, develop plans, and conduct post-mortems to ensure successful project outcomes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Additional course or certification in Business Consulting
  • Certified functional consultant in any one specific domain
  • Excellent client-facing skills
  • People management skills - introducing and building ways in which people can learn from each other, encouraging mentoring and the transfer of knowledge by designing and delivering learning interventions
  • Team work and emotional intelligence
  • Good self-management – continuous performance is both a goal and a mind-set
  • Has an innovative approach – a bold thinker and doer, matching creativity with vigilance
  • High value on openness and transparency
  • 7 years managing complex technical projects
  • Experience managing the development of integration suites (SAP, Azure), and integrations (API’s: .NET, Logic Apps, SAP)
  • Experience managing technical teams in both waterfall and agile
  • SAP experience a Plus
  • Logistics experience a plus
  • Experience and knowledge in project management methodologies and has awareness of new and emerging technologies and developments
  • Has good applications/technology knowledge, building on specialist domain knowledge. Has practical experience of and is proficient with project management tools and frameworks required to deliver.
  • Strong comprehension of the project management lifecycle and experience with all stages of the product development lifecycle (concept to launch)
  • Experience in providing technical guidance to enable others and solving technical queries from junior colleagues
  • Highly proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint and Word
  • Knowledge of client/server architecture, object oriented design/development and package implementation

Responsibilities

  • Develop strategies and direct teams ensuring that project deliverables are completed within agreed cost, timescale and resource budgets, and are signed off.
  • Take full accountability for the definition, approach, facilitation and satisfactory completion of medium scale projects with diverse scope. Facilitate scoping and business priority setting for complex changes, engaging senior stakeholders as required.
  • Scope of responsibility includes any and all phases of the project life cycle as well as project team management and possible budget administration.
  • Track resources and assure deliverables are met, negotiates effectively for key resources, and screens and selects team members.
  • Understanding client requirements seeking to fully address client needs, identifying, evaluating and recommending options, plus the establishment of a base-line on which delivery of a solution can commence.
  • Demonstrate use of a structured iterative methodologies, manages scope changes and communicates the impacts, and secures approval when needed.
  • Ensure that realistic project plans are maintained, ensuring regular and accurate communication to stakeholders, consistent with the methods in use.
  • Develop project plans using standard project management tools, e.g. MS Project or Project Workbench.
  • Use metrics and project plans to assess the success of the project and make necessary changes.
  • Examine relationships between problems and issues. Probe and initiates research to identify critical problems. Review and cross-review reports.
  • Conduct knowledge transfer and project post-mortem for lessons learned and improving best practices.
  • Identifies, quantifies and manages issues impacting delivery of projects. Establish clear goals and priorities needed to assess performance.
  • Meet on-time and on-budget project goals and participates in the identification of and planning for future resource needs.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Senior Project Manager?

The primary responsibility of the Senior Project Manager is to direct and manage the full project life cycle, ensuring the delivery of defined work packages to clients while providing effective management to teams and guidance to key business users.

How many years of experience are required for this position?

The job requires 7 years of experience managing complex technical projects.

What qualifications are necessary for this role?

A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent work experience is necessary.

Is SAP experience beneficial for this role?

Yes, SAP experience is considered a plus for this position.

What are the essential skills required for the Senior Project Manager position?

Essential skills include excellent client-facing skills, people management skills, teamwork and emotional intelligence, good self-management, an innovative approach, and a high value on openness and transparency.

What project management methodologies should a candidate be familiar with?

Candidates should have experience with project management methodologies and an awareness of new and emerging technologies and developments.

Are there opportunities for professional development within the company?

Yes, Expleo provides significant learning and development opportunities, encouraging individual growth and success throughout your career.

What benefits does Expleo offer to its employees?

Expleo offers competitive benefits such as medical and dental insurance, pension, life assurance, an employee wellbeing programme, sports and social events, and much more.

Do we have a collaborative work environment?

Yes, we promote a collaborative working environment where our people stand shoulder to shoulder with clients and peers through good times and challenges.

Is there a culture of diversity and inclusion at Expleo?

Yes, Expleo prides itself on its diverse and inclusive culture, offering family-friendly policies and enhanced leave to support a healthy work-life balance.

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Expleo Group

Think bold, act reliable

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1966
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Expleo is a global engineering, technology and consulting service provider that partners with leading organisations to guide them through their business transformation, helping them achieve operational excellence and future-proof their businesses. Expleo benefits from more than 40 years of experience developing complex products, optimising manufacturing processes, and ensuring the quality of information systems. Leveraging its deep sector knowledge and wide-ranging expertise in fields including AI engineering, digitalisation, hyper-automation, cybersecurity and data science, the group’s mission is to fast-track innovation through each step of the value chain. As a responsible and diverse organisation, Expleo is committed to doing business with integrity and working towards a more sustainable and secure society. Expleo boasts an extensive global footprint, powered by 15,000 highly-skilled experts delivering value in 30 countries and generating more than €1 billion in revenue.