OneIT - Senior Project Manager, M&A

WSP is a global leader in engineering and professional services. We pride ourselves on delivering innovative solutions to our clients and maintaining a robust IT operation to support our employees worldwide.

To ensure due diligence in project planning, selection, and execution in helping WSP to achieve its mission and strategic objectives, we are seeking a talented and experienced Leader to oversee operational governance and communication aspects of the IT PMO within the PMO organization.

With over 70,000 talented people in 566 offices across the Globe, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

Position Summary

The Senior Project Manager will report to the Programme Manager or to the HUB IT PMO Director. You will be responsible managing and controlling all aspects of your project in accordance with a defined framework and tool set.

You could oversee Project Managers projects and be a point of escalation where you have a direct report. You will also work with your HUB Portfolio Manager, business leads and various stakeholders ultimately accountable to the HUB IT PMO Director.

The Senior Project Manager, IT PMO is responsible for:

• Overseeing complex single-stream projects.
• Point of escalation for some projects.
• Coaching and supporting project managers and project controllers.
• Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility.
• Work directly with customers to ensure deliverables fall within scope, budget and timeline.
• Ensure resource availability and allocation.
• Develop a detailed project plan to monitor and track progress.
• Ensure the coordination and completion of projects on time, within budget and within scope.
• Manage changes to the project scope, schedule and costs.
• Coordinate internal resources, 3rd party suppliers and delivery partners as required.
• Ensure risks and issues are addressed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Adhere to governance as defined within the PMO process.
• Produce project status management reports.
• Ensure project documentation is produced and maintained.
• Interface with the wider global IT Organisation and global IT PMO as necessary e.g. for Design.
• Work within the company’s financial processes.
• Engage with stakeholders as required.
• Working outside of normal working hours where project delivery requires it.
• Always adhering to WSP Health and Safety standards.

Skills and Qualifications

• A relevant program/project management qualification preferred (e.g. PRINCE Practitioner, PMP) would be preferred.
• At least 10+ years relevant experience in a similar role.
• PFQ, PMQ desirable.
• ITIL v3 Foundation as a minimum, preference for certification in one of more of the following: Service Strategy, Service Design, Service Transition, Service Operation, Continual Service Improvement desirable.
• Practical knowledge of methodologies and frameworks: Lean, six-sigma, Agile. PMI-ACP desirable.
• Experience with and strong knowledge of governance frameworks.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Other Requirements

• MS Project Experience.
• Excellent written and spoken English is required.
• Must be able to work independently and collaborate effectively with peers and leaders.
• Proven working experience in project management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be a proactive self-starter who can also work effectively in a team environment.
• Must be detail oriented with good organisational skills and capable of multi-tasking.
• Attention to detail and the ability to unblock complex problems.
• Effective use of Office 365.
• Developing and tracking budgets.
• Act as a professional ambassador for the IT PMO Organisation.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $112,000- $188,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, s