Project Manager (Ref DDS)

The Project Manager is responsible to function as a project or program manager with overall responsibility for the successful planning, tracking and execution of multiple, simultaneous, medium to large complexity projects.

OVERVIEW:

KPMG Jamaica has a delivery center named "Jamaica Extended Support Services (JESS)" operating from Kingston, which is contracted to provide professional services and support to its member firm KPMG United States ("the Client").

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JOB SUMMARY:

The Project Manager is responsible to function as a project or program manager with overall responsibility for the successful planning, tracking and execution of multiple, simultaneous, medium to large complexity projects. This role is also responsible for the introduction, definition of and training on PM areas artifacts, such as tools, techniques, templates, samples, and gathering research materials on leading practices.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Service Delivery

• Responsible for driving and overall management of assigned projects and/or programs.

• Develop, track, and manage project forecasts and costs; request budget allocations and reallocations.

• Incorporate industry best practices, conduct internal and external benchmarking and implement standards, key measures and metrics; drive adoption and excellence in Agile and Waterfall development methodologies and practices.

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People Management

• Conduct necessary due diligence and preparation for formal performance development conversations.

• Set goals, offer feedback, source developmental opportunities, and provide long-term career guidance to counselees and other intermediate staff across the department

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in related field from an accredited college/university.

• Minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.

• Experience in the management of large, complex IT projects and programs, managing multi-phase, multi-track, high-risk projects with up to 30 project team members concurrently.

• Experience in execution of Agile-based projects and programs is a plus.

Technical Competencies

• Project Management – Creates and maintains an environment that guides a project to its successful completion.

• Data Gathering and Analysis – Seeks or collects and synthesizes information from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective, unbiased manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment, and to enable strategic and leadership decision making.

• Drive Quality - Develops and monitors processes and organizes resources to achieve desired results.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Will be working primarily in a paperless environment and expected to be using information systems for the entire workday to access data or perform activities.

• May be required to work extended hours periodically or on public holidays.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you!

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