Introduction
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project teams overall performance, scope, cost, and deliverables. Our clients rely on timely and efficient status reports, and as Project Manager, you will drive the charge with project direction, metric definition, and performance management. If you are ready to help our clients and project teams succeed, we would love to meet you!


Your Role and Responsibilities

The PM role description includes the planning, executing and closure of Client funded projects. Project Managers are responsible for the day-to-day operations of the project and supervise all employees assigned to the task. The ultimate goal of any project is to deliver the scope on time, to budget and fulfil any other criteria agreed in the Statement of Works. Most successful managers undergo certification and project manager professional (PMP) training because many of the goals and procedures for successful projects follow an identifiable pattern that can be successfully taught. The detailed responsibilities of this role include but are not limited to:

• Leading a project team in delivering a solution to the customer using the appropriate business measurements and terms and conditions for the project according to the project charter, project agreement or contract

• Managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management

• Managing project resources, including subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the Customer

• Providing day to day direction to the project team and regular project status to the customer

• Reporting account level issues directly to APM or Programme Manager

• Delivering status information to the Project Management Office on a weekly basis.

What we can offer:

- Competitive salary
- Health/insurance related benefits (AYCM sports card, private health insurance, pension plan contribution, life insurance)
- Commuting and relocation support
- Special discounts with IBM card
- New employee referral bonus
- International environment, development and career opportunities

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

A project manager should:

• be able to set and manage stakeholders expectations

• be effective at planning, monitoring and reviewing

• be able to manage resources

• be able to motivate and encourage others

• be decisive and able to work well under pressure

• be aware of who the project will affect and manage the effect it will have on them

• command respect and trust

• be able to resolve conflicts

• be good at problem solving

• have an understanding of health and safety

• possess excellent communication skills both verbal and written

• be able to co-ordinate work carried out by different people and organizations

• be able to work as part of a team and on their own initiative

• be able to control and monitor budgets

• possess good IT skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

It is also important to:

• be interested in seeing a project through from start to finish

• enjoy taking responsibility

• be motivated by achieving set goals or targets

About Business Unit
At Global Technology Services (GTS), we help our clients envision the future by offering end-to-end IT and technology support services, supported by an unmatched global delivery network. It's a unique blend of bold new ideas and client-first thinking.If you can restlessly reinvent yourself and solve problems in new ways, work on both technology and business projects, and ask, "What else is possible?" GTS isthe place for you!


Your Life @ IBM
What matters to you when youre looking for your next career challenge?

Maybe you want to get involved in work that really changes the world? What about somewhere with incredible and diverse career and development opportunities where you can truly discover your passion? Are you looking for a culture of openness, collaboration and trust where everyone has a voice? What about all of these? If so, then IBM could be your next career challenge. Join us, not to do something better, but to attempt things you never thought possible.

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About IBM
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Location Statement
For additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.


Being You @ IBM
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