Program Manager

Job Description

Summary

Are you an accomplished and forward-thinking Project Manager with a proven track record in Program/Project Management? If you have a passion for leading high-impact projects and delivering exceptional results, we have an exciting opportunity for you at Avanade, a leading global technology consulting firm. As a Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of projects while fostering strong client relationships and driving growth.

As the Project Manager, you will be at the forefront of our project delivery, responsible for ensuring the successful execution of projects according to schedule, budget, and customer satisfaction metrics. Your strategic mindset and operational expertise will be instrumental in supporting our sales efforts and driving project estimation, planning, execution, and closure. Join us as we transform businesses with cutting-edge solutions and enhance our reputation as a trusted industry leader. Together we do what matters.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and mitigating issues and risks throughout the project life-cycle, while expertly balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks through formal change management mechanisms

Implementing and maintaining comprehensive project work plans, governance structures, and monitoring mechanisms to ensure on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes

Ensuring accurate development and traceability of project requirements, fostering an environment of continuous improvement

Nurturing client relationships, communicating updates and securing buy-in, effectively representing Avanade in governance meetings

Overseeing Avanade and subcontractor staff assigned to the project, guiding their performance and growth

Determining project approach, staffing, responsibilities, and schedules, and ensuring effective training and resource utilization

Assisting in the sales process by providing work effort and expense estimates using Avanade's standard tools

Qualification

Skills and experiences

Bachelor's degree in a business or technology-related field will be advantageous. We value a combination of hands-on expertise and educational background to achieve excellence in our projects.

8 Years of total working experiences

Has recent experiences in Public Sector Industry in Singapore Clientele

Would be great if you have, Project Management Institute (PMI) PMP certification & Relevant Microsoft Projects within CRM, ERP Profound understanding of contract terms and interpretation, coupled with excellent customer expectations management skills

Proven experience employing key Project/Program Management disciplines, such as estimating, work planning, contract management, and scope management

Proficiency in project management methods, tools, and techniques, complemented by a working knowledge of Microsoft platform technologies and In-depth expertise in Microsoft Project and Team Foundation Server (TFS), enabling precise project tracking and control

Good knowledge of Earned Value reporting to ensure project financial performance

Results-oriented mindset, with a self-directed ability to thrive in an unstructured environment and drive positive change

Customer-oriented attitude and outstanding interpersonal skills, along with strong people management abilities to lead and mentor team members