DIRECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Director Project Management - Our goal is to be the leading provider of exciting technology that improves the quality of mobility in communities around the world. The Director, Project Management Organization is responsible for overseeing and leading the strategic and tactical functions of Projects within Clever Devices. The person will work across all departments within Clever Devices to gain a full understanding of project deliverables and establish an efficient workflow that will allow the organization to meet our deliverables and have a positive impact on corporate revenue and client commitments. The candidate should be a highly experienced leader and have an in-depth technical understanding of information technology applications in the various areas of transit with an emphasis on intelligent transportation systems as well as experience in operations planning, project management, quality and testing methodologies, and project completion. The Director, PMO is responsible for supporting business development, project management and delivery, and staff development. As other leadership positions at the company, this is a seller/doer position. We expect the candidate to be the lead, managing the complex projects, including with OEMs, and ensure a high level of quality of services provided by the team. The right candidate should have a strong entrepreneurial character. We are looking for an individual who can set targets for completion and work with our dynamic group to achieve them. Primary Responsibilities:Perform senior level client management, coordination and communication with agencies. Prepare project work plans, schedules and budgets with project teams and responsible for quality control. Assure quality work products are consistently delivered to all strategic clients. Provide technical and program delivery thought leadership for the organization. Manage all facets of project management for the project teams under their supervision, tracking trends and making amendments to protocols as necessary & overseeing projects from contract award to completion. Interface directly with clients, at a senior level, to discuss issues and questions relating to the timely completion of the project. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure that client commitments are followed through during design and deployment. Consult with clients/prospects, vendors, and internal personnel to discuss and validate estimates, coordinate business operations, and resolve issues. Chair and/or attend various internal project reviews and senior management site meetings. Implement project documentation governance aligned with company and client requirements. Implement change management routines to assess change requests, make recommendations, and assess impacts to scope, budget, schedule, quality and risk. Develop an effective communications strategy that ensures all project stakeholders are apprised of progress, updates, and risks across the firm. Lead the development of project milestones and schedule of values/billings projection. Work with the Business Development managers to develop strategies for cultivating prospects and obtaining work. Skills Required:15+ years experience in project or program management. The ideal candidate will have transit project experience as well as 15 years of experience in a similar function for a technology firm. 5+ years in a leadership role in a technical or engineering environment. Successful candidate will have a history of developing and maintaining effective business relationships with clients and peers. Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner. Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical discipline required. Masters degree in MIS or MBA preferred. Project Management Professional (PMP certification). Strategic business focus and understanding; customer-focused perspective. Long-term focus and ability to make strategic recommendations and decisions surrounding difficult, complex and critical issues. Negotiation and conflict resolution skills; ability to build an open environment where conflicts as to project priorities and funding decisions can be aired and resolved in an objective manner. High level understanding of technical and integration concepts as related to the industry and products/services of the company. Ability to build and deliver executive-level summary reports and presentations. Demonstrated experience leading a team that excels at delivering technical solutions to external clients with a direct tie between project deliverables and revenue. Demonstrated experience building organizational relationships, partnering with and influencing leadership while commanding the respect of the individuals you work with across the organization. Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook as well as ability to learn software programs such as Axapta, SalesForce, D365. Strong organizational and analytical skills. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills. Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously. Excellent verbal and written and presentation skills. Clever Devices is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr