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Project/Program Manager
City : Toronto
Category : Other
Industry : Technology/Computer Services
Employer : IBM
Introduction
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s 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 Project Manager, Application Maintenance & Support is responsible for leading a project team in the Maintenance and Support of an application or set of applications using the appropriate business measurements and terms and conditions for the project per the project charter, project agreement or contract. This includes the Application Services aspects of Service Delivery/Service Management. They have overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management. They are responsible for managing all project resources, including subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the client. They provide day to day direction to the project team and regular project status to the client.
The Project Manager, Application Maintenance & Support will provide technical direction and control of IBM Support Personnel as well as provide a framework for project planning, communications, reporting, procedural and contractual activity.
Responsibilities include:
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
At IBM, our Project Managers excel by leading and coordinating a project team’s 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 Project Manager, Application Maintenance & Support is responsible for leading a project team in the Maintenance and Support of an application or set of applications using the appropriate business measurements and terms and conditions for the project per the project charter, project agreement or contract. This includes the Application Services aspects of Service Delivery/Service Management. They have overall performance responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, and contractual deliverables, which includes applying techniques for planning, tracking, change control, and risk management. They are responsible for managing all project resources, including subcontractors, and for establishing an effective communication plan with the project team and the client. They provide day to day direction to the project team and regular project status to the client.
The Project Manager, Application Maintenance & Support will provide technical direction and control of IBM Support Personnel as well as provide a framework for project planning, communications, reporting, procedural and contractual activity.
Responsibilities include:
- Review the SOW and the contractual responsibilities of IBM and the Client;
- Serve as the point of contact to during the execution of the SOW;
- Coordinate the establishment of the project management environment, including reporting tools, monthly reports and governance/ communication protocols;
- Review project tasks, schedules, and resources and make changes or additions, as appropriate;
- Measure and evaluate progress against IBM project plans, if applicable, with the Client Service Delivery Manager;
- Monitor and manage all SLAs so no penalties are incurred;
- Establish documentation and procedural standards for deliverable Materials;
- Administer the Project Change Control Procedure in conjunction with the Client Service Delivery Manager;
- Monitor resolution of Service Incidents; Be available 7x24 to be involved with outages to manage communications and escalation with vendors. Outages can be full (resolution 4 hours) or partial (resolution 16 hours)
- Perform problem management, and maintain and communicate escalation procedures;
- Track Service Incidents and Service Requests for analysis and reporting;
- Maintain project communications through the Client Service Delivery Manager;
- Conduct regular monthly status meetings with the Client Service Delivery Manager;
- Create and deliver monthly status reports;
- Resolve deviations in the SOW in conjunction with Client Service Delivery Manager;
- Coordinate and manage the in-scope activities of IBM Support Personnel;
- Meet Client Service Management requirements such as production change management, release management, and outage management;
- Monitor Pay Per Use licensing and report to vendor overages and invoice client for overages;
- Manage DS&P activities, site inspections, etc.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
- Experience with operational services delivery for a support environment;
- Mandatory Project Manager experience of at least 5 years, which would include:
- managing resources, scope, prioritization, and work plan
- managing project risks and issues
- Strong client relationship management;
- Strong project management;
- Strong skills in oral and written communication and ability to work independently and within teams;
- Experience managing remote/offshore teams;
- Proven ability to manage customers and relationships;
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills working with project teams and clients;
- Ability to work closely with process owners and other key stakeholders to communicate the progress of projects;
- Large team management experience;
- Effective time manager.
Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise
- Contact Center Solutions
- Banking industry exposure
- PMP Certification
- MS project
- MS Office
- Lotus Notes
Must have the ability to work in Canada without sponsorship.
About Business UnitIBM Services is a team of business, strategy and technology consultants that design, build, and run foundational systems and services that is the backbone of the world's economy. IBM Services partners with the world's leading companies in over 170 countries to build smarter businesses by reimagining and reinventing through technology, with its outcome-focused methodologies, industry-leading portfolio and world class research and operations expertise leading to results-driven innovation and enduring excellence.
This role requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to your start date. Full vaccination refers to receiving dosage of COVID-19 vaccines that provide full protection in accordance with Canada Public Health and WHO guidance (full series of a 2 dose vaccine plus 14 days or a one dose vaccine plus 14 days from the last dose). Proof of vaccination status will be required. Booster vaccination requirements may be required. If you are unable to be vaccinated due to medical or religious reasons, we offer accommodations in accordance with applicable law.
Your Life @ IBMAre you craving to learn more? Prepared to solve some of the world's most unique challenges? And ready to shape the future for millions of people? If so, then it's time to join us, express your individuality, unleash your curiosity and discover new possibilities.
Every IBMer, and potential ones like yourself, has a voice, carves their own path, and uses their expertise to help co-create and add to our story. Together, we have the power to make meaningful change – to alter the fabric of our clients, of society and IBM itself, to create a truly positive impact and make the world work better for everyone.
It's time to define your career.
About IBMIBM’s greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we’re also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business. At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it’s time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
Location StatementFor additional information about location requirements, please discuss with the recruiter following submission of your application.
Being You @ IBMIBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
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