PROJECT/PRACTICE RELATED COMPETENCIES

Project /Practice Management

Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities. Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to client. Effectively applies our methodology and enforces project standards. Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures. Minimizes our exposure and risk on project. Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.

Project Accounting

Tracks and reports team hours and expenses on a weekly basis. Manages project budget. Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project. Follows up with clients, when necessary, regarding unpaid invoices. Analyzes project profitability, revenue, margins, bill rates and utilization.

CAREER PATH CORE COMPETENCIES

Understands basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and makes decisions accordingly. Understands our pricing model and billing procedures. Accurately forecasts revenue, profitability, margins, bill rates and utilization. Assures project legal documents are completed and signed.

Business Development

Identifies business development and "add-on" sales opportunities as they relate to a specific project. Leads proposal efforts including completing project scoping and LOE assessments. Effectively conveys our message in both written and verbal business development discussions.

Communication

Facilitates team and client meetings effectively. Holds regular status meetings with project team.

Keeps project team well informed of changes within the organization and general corporate news. Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations. Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion. Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.

Technical Understanding

Possesses general understanding in the areas of application programming, database and system design. Understands Internet, Intranet, Extranet and client/server architectures. Possesses a thorough understanding of our capabilities. Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.

PROFESSIONAL QUALITIES
Leadership

Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor. Manages the development of team by ensuring, when possible, that project tasks are in line with each Innovator's career interests. Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change . Manages the process of innovative change effectively. Remains on the forefront of emerging industry practices.

Teamwork

Consistently acknowledges and appreciates each team member's contributions. Effectively utilizes each team member to his/her fullest potential. Motivates team to work together in the most efficient manner. Keeps track of lessons learned and shares those lessons with team members. Mitigates team conflict and communication problems. Plans and facilitates regular team activities outside of the office.

Client Management

Manages day-to-day client interaction. Sets and manages client expectations. Develops lasting relationships with client personnel that foster client ties. Communicates effectively with clients to identify needs and evaluate alternative business solutions. Continually seeks opportunities to increase customer satisfaction and deepen client relationships.

Builds a knowledge base of each client's business, organization and objectives.

ORGANIZATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Innovator Development

Conducts effective performance evaluations and mentors those with less experience through formal channels. Helps team execute career development plans. Seeks and participates in development opportunities above and beyond training required by us. Trains other innovators and clients through both formal and informal training programs. Encourages more junior Innovators to take responsibility for their development within the company. Challenges fellow Innovators to progress toward their professional development goals.

Internal Operations

Suggests areas for improvement in internal processes along with possible solutions. Leads internal teams/task forces Approves team members' time and expense reports in a conscientious and timely manner. Reviews the status reports of team members and addresses issues as appropriate. Complies with and helps to enforce standard policies and procedures.

Common Responsibilities for IT Project Manager Program Manager 1. Runs complex projects/programs from design and development to production. 2. Defines requirements and plan project lifecycle deployment. 3. Defines resources and schedule for project/program implementation. 4. Create strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning. 5. Plans and schedule project deliverables, goals, milestones. 6. Directs and oversees project engineering team and manages conflicts within group. 7. Performs team assessments and evaluations. 8. Efficiently identifies and solves project issues. 9. Demonstrates leadership to define requirements for project risk. 10. Develop Requests for Proposals (RFP) for external services. 11. Designs and maintain technical and project documentation. 12. Strong organizational, presentation, and customer service skills. Qualifications for IT Project Manager Program Manager 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent preferred. Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering, Technology or related field. Minimum 5-10 years of project management or IT Management. Minimum 3 years experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes. Program/Product Managers require scheduling and budgeting experience.

Main Duties Project manager is required to manage the resources of a project. This includes the people working on the project as well as any equipment. You will responsible for the project being delivered on time and to budget to a high quality. They will use software to help them track the time and budget and break it down in to sections so that it is in more manageable sections. You may consider using Microsoft Project. Additionally, you will be responsible for preparing written reports on the project and presenting progress reports. You are expected to work with everyone involved on the project to ensure it is all delivered in a timely manner and within budget. Make sure that resources are economical but of sound quality; so provide good value for the cost of the project. Closely monitor this, ensuring the workforce are reaching their potential as well as checking that any equipment is running properly and items purchased are offering value for money to the project. Manages, prioritizes, develops, and implements information technology solutions, to meet the business needs. Prepares and executes project plans using project management software following the standard methodology. Establishes cross-functional end-user teams defining and implementing projects on time and within budget. Acts as a liaison between third-party service providers and end-users to develop and implement technology solutions. Participates in vendor contract development and budget management. Provides post implementation support.

Qualifications Required
A degree is essential and a business or industry related subject would be preferable. Additional project management qualifications from the Project management Institute. Several years of relevant work experience in a related field.

Specific Qualifications for IT Project Manager

PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification or equivalent preferred. Bachelors Degree or higher in Engineering, Technology or related field. Minimum 5-10 years of project management or IT Management. Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating and/supporting IT business processes. Program/Product Managers require scheduling and budgeting experience.

Skills Required

Time management and prioritizing Ability to stay calm under pressure Able to work in a team and lead them as appropriate IT skills, usually a specific project management program Report writing and presentation Decision making and judgment skills Good leadership skills and a well respected

Good industry knowledge where relevant Good financial/budgeting skills

Any individual who applies for this particular position should possess qualifications and skills reflected in this job description. A project manager should have a substantial amount of experience in the industry in order make important decisions that affect not only the project but also the business. He should ensure that all individuals affected are included in the plan prior to implementation of any new ideas. This requires coordination and teamwork. Additionally, the project manager should always remain calm under pressure and possess good leadership skills.