Director of Project Management (Transportation)
Conduent- Posted : 3 years ago
About Conduent:
Through our dedicated associates, Conduent delivers mission-critical services and solutions on behalf of Fortune 100 companies and over 500 governments - creating exceptional outcomes for our clients and the millions of people who count on them.
You have an opportunity to personally thrive, make a difference and be part of a culture where individuality is noticed and valued every day.
Job Description:
Director of Project Management - Remote Area is northeast - US only.
TRANSPORTATION INDUSTRY
Day in the life
This role is remote , we are looking for someone who is accessible in the Northeastern area of the US. You will be responsible for managing and directing high performance teams (up to 5 employees) to deliver upon a large portfolio of projects for a specific client. Complex programs are defined as multiple product implementations combined with development, systems integration.
As the Director, you will provide overall leadership, vision, strategic planning and oversight for engagements, operations, and leveraging the BOS (Back Office Systems) in the Transportation or Tolling Industry. You will be responsible for overseeing to ensure we are delivering various types from mid to large, complex programs, which impact multiple diverse fields and functions across the program enterprise. As part of your responsibility, you will develop and grow high performance.
General Profile
Develops functional or departmental business plans and contributes to the development of strategy.
Manage corporate and client facing tactical engagements which have a planned/fixed start and end.
Decisions are guided by area strategy and priorities.
PMP is required. Strong project management skills.
Requires broad and comprehensive understanding of different systems, theories, and practices.
Analyze, assess, operations, processes, tools, and practices to increase and improve the cost and satisfaction levels for both corporate and client facing activities.
Business Expertise
End to End contract delivery. This Lifecycle comprises of services delivery phase include business operations, technical delivery, financial and operational readiness of tolling contracts.
BOS - Back Office Systems in the Tolling industry. Understanding volume and complexity of transactions. Video transactions, and other electronic interfaces.
Responsible for technical delivery, project leadership, quality, and timely delivery of the project
Financial and Operational experience. This is not limited to influence of cost, quality, efficiency, and compliance.
Specific knowledge and experience of Tolling or Transportation business. HIGHLY DESIRED.
Impact
Impacts business results of own area in the short and long term, with potential impact on the company. Guided by business area strategy.
Delivery of projects to meet contract/project deliverables in a timely manner while remaining within budget.
Leadership
Leads through subordinate managers.
Provides leadership and direction through managers.
Executes program delivery and focus on maximizing the plan.
Management responsibilities include performance appraisals, pay reviews, training and development for three or more employees.
Highly effective leader with the ability to oversee a diverse array of activities and competing priorities. Strong organizational skills with proven ability to effectively plan and execute projects to achieve business objectives
Problem Solving
Directs the resolution of highly complex or unusual business problems applying advanced analytical thought and judgment
Interpersonal Skills
Negotiates and influences the opinions of others within the business unit and in external organizations, exercises sensitivity to the audience.
Advanced communication skills (written and verbal), presentation skills and interpersonal and relationship skills. Serve as a champion for the client and customer across the organization
Responsibility Statements
Manages and provides leadership for staff responsible for the delivery of large complex enterprise projects and/or programs and/or portfolios.
Plans and directs department resources and budgets.
Facilitates strategic planning and prioritization for delivery of complex information technology services to meet organization goals and objectives.
Resolves business problems that affect multiple functions or disciplines.
Organizes enterprise portfolio management activities to include strategic planning, forecasting, project prioritization, resource allocation and budgeting.
Analyzes capacity and resource allocation to ensure effective and efficient delivery of services and establish policies, procedures, standards, methodologies and guidelines for information technology projects and services.
Executes strategic priorities, completes strategic assessments and recommends appropriate actions, improvements and cost savings opportunities and implements recommendations.
Leads senior executive stakeholder expectations, reporting, and engagement which require significant discovery and analysis.
Develops and maintains reporting procedures and monitor performance for organization.
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Closing:
Conduent is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex/gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military/veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.
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Skills
- project management
- budgeting
