Senior Project Manager Job

Requisition ID 13194BR
Title Senior Project Manager
Job Category Information Technology
Job Description PURPOSE:
Converts Information Technology strategy into reality through execution of high priority, complex projects. Uses appropriate tools and techniques to successfully manage projects according to the triple constraints of scope, timeline and budget while fulfilling quality requirements and managing risks. Ensures IT strategy has proper business alignment. Manages and leads project teams, vendors and stakeholders so that stated project objectives, benefits and solution requirements are met.

RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to the Director, IT Project Execution. Partners with internal Information Technology colleagues as well as with Line of Business key stakeholders in the execution of key initiatives. High level of interaction with external vendors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
ANALYZES & FULFILLS BUSINESS NEEDS
• Collaborates with business leaders to identify and prioritize projects to ensure the delivery of on time and quality solutions.
• Engages stakeholders to discuss the effectiveness of solutions and capabilities and their impact on business strategies and procedures.
• Leverages in-depth knowledge of business functions, business processes and key objectives to develop solutions aligned with business needs.
• Participates in the project portfolio process and IT strategy development.
BUILDS RELATIONSHIPS & INFLUENCES KEY STAKEHOLDERS
• Collaborates closely with other Line of Business (LOB) Project Managers and IT staff to leverage technology and resources across business areas.
• Develops partnerships with assigned business area(s) to understand their strategic direction and researches/evaluates new and future technologies to address business needs.
• Facilitates cross-functional collaboration among necessary stakeholders when making decisions and developing strategic plans.
• Provides partnership, insight and direction to cross-functional business leaders and stakeholders regarding IT policies, solutions and initiatives.
DEVELOPS & EXECUTES IT STRATEGIC PLANS
• Collaborates with other functional areas to develop and deploy solutions that impact multiple areas in the organization.
• Contributes to the development and maturing of "Project and Process services" and Information Technology in general.
• Identifies project opportunities and pursues them from idea to post implementation.
• Leverages in-depth knowledge of the business and industry to develop strategies and initiatives consistent with Novo Nordisk, and global and local functional objectives and business needs.
MANAGES IT PROJECTS
• Act as the key contact for externally hosted applications, as necessary. Oversee any change requests or performance related questions or issues.
• Conducts project meetings with the line of business to discuss the scope and the approach of the project.
• Ensures responsibilities are appropriately assigned across cross-functional teams and ensures that each team member is contributing in accordance with the goals and project deliverables.
• Ensures solutions implemented are successfully handed over to responsible units, such as IT Systems Management, to manage future lifecycle of the solution.
• Negotiate with the business, and other stakeholders, when necessary to manage project changes.
• Provides strategic leadership to large cross-functional projects using the Novo Nordisk IT project management methodology.
• Reviews the project with assigned business analyst to ensure their understanding, discuss roles, responsibilities, expectations and timelines for requirements gathering.
• Utilizes knowledge of system development lifecycle to anticipate potential barriers, provide solutions and ensure the successful completion and handover of projects.
MANAGES IT VENDORS
• Manages project plans or service level agreements and budgets to ensure that vendors deliver services within scope, schedule, quality and budget estimates.
• Reviews and develops requests for proposals, evaluates and finalizes vendor selection based on costs, qualifications and other pertinent factors based on the project or service delivery and coordinates legal review of finalized contract.
UNDERSTANDS has the ability to acts as project lead and lead cross functional project teams in the development and implementation of programs.
• Demonstrates superior written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office.
• Extensive knowledge of project management and the development life cycle required.
• Has the ability to influence others on objectives and projects outcomes.
• Is proficient at problem solving, negotiation, conflict management, and interpersonal skills.
Department FIN - IT PROJ EXEC / COMMERCIAL FCNS (1)
Position Location US - Princeton, NJ
City Princeton
State/Provinces US - NJ
Degree Required Bachelor's Degree Required
Percent Travel 10 - 20%