Sr Project Manager

JOB PURPOSE & KEY METRICSPurpose:Coordinate and manage infrastructure & cloud related projects involving deployment of all technologies around the globe.Key Results:- Timely delivery of project technologies to LS&Co. customers.- Budget remains within +/- 2% of forecasted amount.- Reporting of project status to provide higher levels of visibility to Sr. Management- Manage SCRUM and Waterfall based projects.Additional Information and Key Metrics:- Deliver timely Infrastructure implementations to over 50 Countries and 100 locationsKey Responsibilities:- Assist the department leadership team to manage the portfolio of Waterfall/Agile projects and programs- Assist the department leadership to manage and track projects and budgets- Track, manage and publish Project status / budget on Monthly basis- Manage project vendors and contracts, partnering with leadership- Assist in the acquisitions process from contract signature, PO creation to equipment / software arrival.- Develop and coordinate the development of checkpoint documentation as required by the LS&Co. project Governance and Methodology process.- Present and coordinate the presentation of project checkpoints for stakeholder and leadership approvals.- Utilize the LS&Co project management tools (Clarity, SAP, SharePoint, MS Project, etc.) to manage program and budget (plan and actuals) in line with LS&Co standards.- Provide work direction and leadership to assigned project teams, consisting of scheduling, assignment of work and review of project efforts.- Recommend staffing requirements to assist with the formation of project teams (i.e. onboarding team members and providing information on project)- Develop and coordinate the creation of detailed project plans and schedules using established LS&CO.’s standard.- Gather and coordinate metrics, and develop and implement changes (per standard approval processes) so that the project can remain within scope, and within time, cost and quality objectives.- Provide instructions to project resources on project management methods, tools or processes- Help to drive timely decisions by key stakeholders in the context of the assigned projects relative to scope, schedule, costs/benefits- Coordinate the gathering of multiple sources of project related data and input (technical, business functional, financial), then summarize and provide conclusions for LS&Co leadership to utilize for project based decisions and actions.- Develop and maintain a working relationship with project sponsors (business and IT), vendors and key clients- Interface and coordinate the interfacing with business leadership to understand and clarify business needs and strategies relative to assigned projects- Coordinate and work with project team to communicate project progress, performance and results LS&Co leadership- Collaborate with LS&Co. and 3rd Party project team to plan and drive execution (on-time, budget, scope)- Collaborate with project team to identify potential project risks and assist with the development of preventive plansJOB REQUIREMENTSMinimum Education Required:Bachelor's degree or related discipline/experience preferredYears and Type of Experience Required:Minimum 5+ years of IT experience and deployment of IT technology-based solutionsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:- Project management certification- Well-versed in technical concepts related to Cloud, Server, Storage technologies- Proficiency in budget and process management, project management and business intelligence.- Experience supporting Collaboration projects- Familiarity with the balanced scorecard concept, IT standards such as ITIL and COBIT.- Experience leading systems implementations to a successful conclusion.- Clear understanding of project and business process management methodologies and tools.- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation skills.- Ability to serve as a change agent and influence business direction.- Ability to work effectively in a global and matrixed environment.Complexity and Accountability:- Engage discipline leads to resolve budget issues- Drive technical staff to meet assigned deadlines- Communicate overall project status to Infrastructure DirectorKey partners & Interaction:- Internal:- Technology discipline leads (Server, Storage, Network)- Application leads- External (if applicable):- WiPro, Cognizant, HPE,Scope:- Global responsibilityLOCATIONMexico, D.F., MexicoFULL TIME/PART TIMEFull time