Project Manager I

As a Project Manager in Quality and Business Planning - Value Management Office, you will be responsible to deliver the VMO Services viz. Integration, Transition, and/or Technical Project/Program management and partner with cross functional teams at HERE to translate strategy into concrete implementation plans and ensure the benefits are realized and sustained. You will be part of a team that is responsible to provide an enterprise-wide approach to identify, prioritize, and successfully execute an optimized technology portfolio of initiatives, projects, programs, and operations that are consistently aligned with organization strategy

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions only – list in order of importance; 5-6 maximum)

• Lead projects/programs from Cost, Benefit, Schedule, Scope & quality perspective till projects/program benefits are realized, delivered & sustained
• Support all organizational functions, technology initiatives, tool deployment and process optimization or similar adhoc projects as and when demand arises.
• Work with internal customers and cross-functional teams viz. Product & technology, Content Product Owners and other engineering teams to identify new opportunities, address critical needs, and solve complex problems using PPM expertise.
• Lead Phase gate reviews, milestone deliveries and technology roadmap formation, etc. to ensure alignment on organizational strategy & roadmap
• Anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management, anticipate and make tradeoffs, and balance the business needs versus technical constraints.
• Understand large, complex projects and break them down into manageable pieces, develop functional specifications, then deliver them in a successful and timely manner is expected. Maturity, high judgment, negotiation skills, ability to influence, analytical talent and leadership are essential to success in this role.
• Creating and managing the best operating environment for the successful execution of identified objectives of a program.Major program elements include the definition and implementation of a clear governance model for program decisions, the creation of program roadmap aligned to overall program objectives and buy-in and agreement to program plans by key stakeholders and sponsors

This is a mid-senior Level position and requires: -You will be successful in this role if you are:

• Typically requires a minimum of 8+ years of global experience in VMO related fields viz. Integrations, Transformation, Technical Project/Program management or 6+ years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3+ years experience; or equivalent experience.
• Curious to learn and implement new age technology to add value to the wider organization or in your day-to-day tasks & responsibilities.
• A project management consultant with proven method melding expertise in multiple project management methodologies from diverse institutions viz. PMI, ASQ, Scrum Org, Axelos.
• Has a working knowledge & proven understanding of SDLC concepts & agile way of working
• An expert in utilizing tools like value stream mapping, power point, visio, tableau, etc. for effective story telling through data visualization
• Applies operational business practices and coordinates with other closely related sub-areas to improve efficiency.
• Uses judgment to identify, troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day technical and operational problems.

HERE is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

HERE Technologies is a location data and technology platform company. We empower our customers to achieve better outcomes – from helping a city manage its infrastructure or a business optimize its assets to guiding drivers to their destination safely.

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