Project Manager

Job Description: The IT Project Sr Group Manager manages multiple teams through other managers. In-depth understanding of how own sub-function contributes to achieving the objectives of the function. A good understanding of the industry, direct competitors' products and services, is also necessary in order to contribute to the commercial objectives of the business. Requires thorough understanding of strategic direction of the function within the relevant part of the business, combined with a solid conceptual/practical grounding in both the function and/or area of expertise and related subject areas. Excellent spoken & written communication
skills required in order to negotiate internally, often at a senior level. Some external communication/negotiation may be necessary. Responsible for executing functional strategy in area managed. Determines approach to implementing functional strategy. Accountable for end results, budgeting, planning, policy formulation and contribution to future strategy of the area(s). Impact reflects size of team managed, strategic influence on the business and interaction with other functions or businesses.
Full management responsibility for multiple teams, including management of people, budget and planning, to include duties such as performance evaluation, compensation, hiring, disciplinary actions and terminations and budget approval. May be doing involved or responsible for diverse (cross-discipline) activities. Typically, a direct report to a C15 role and function as an integral member of the functional leadership team within a country/site location, job family, or line of business.

Responsibilities: Ensures IT projects are defined, tracked and communicated.
Partners with IT and business leadership and other key stakeholders to identify opportunities and to prioritize projects based on business needs.
Impacts the business by exercising control over sizeable resources / budget, policy formulation and planning and by significant contribution to the future strategy of IT project leadership.
Evaluates subordinates performance and makes decisions on hiring, terminations and other personnel actions.
Applies a broad and comprehensive understanding in multiple functional areas as well as underlying business principles.
Establishes strategic plans for function.
Understands how the IT project leadership function integrates within the overall organization to contribute to achieving business objectives; requires a good working knowledge of the industry.