Project Manager IProject Manager I
Date Posted: 09 / 13 / 2011
Requisition Number: 299007
City: Springfield
State/Province: IL
Country:
Region: US - Eastern Region
GTECH is a leading gaming technology and services company. With 7,500 people in over 50 countries when combined with Lottomatica Group, GTECH provides innovative technology, creative content, and superior service delivery to effectively manage and grow today's evolving gaming markets. GTECH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Lottomatica Group, one of the world's largest commercial lottery operators and a market leader in the Italian gaming industry. For more information about GTECH, please visit .
JOB DESCRIPTION:
OVERALL OBJECTIVE AND PURPOSE
The Project Manager I is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, leading, and controlling the implementation of small scale and/or simple projects
PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Develop project objectives based on predefined customer strategy
* Define scope of effort required to meet objectives
* Define activities, sequences of events, dependencies and duration of tasks required to complete the project
* Manage resources and materials committed to the project
* Facilitate team building and communication
* Provide direction and decision making for problem resolution
* Implement corporate operating procedures including communication, documentation, quality, and change control processes
* Coordinate, approve and track all project related expenses including all hours, materials and services
* Conduct risk assessment of strategic, technical, financial, political or business factors facing the project
* Coordinate across all corporate and regional departments and disciplines to ensure timely and quality product and service deliverables to the project.
* Act as a primary interface between GTECH and the customer project team.
* Coordinate all project matters and monitor on a daily basis; assign/delegate tasks as appropriate
* Report progress in writing on a weekly basis. Identify internal and external factors jeopardizing the project, escalate issues and recommend solutions to functional and/or matrix manager.
* Analyze, review and forecast project spending with Finance
* Coordinate post project review of policies and procedures employed with a view to improve future projects performance.
* Perform post project and employee performance reviews
* As required, manage requirements (business, functional, non-functional, system) SCOPE
* Complexity: Functions Responsible for or InfluencedLow – Projects typically involve the delivery of a single product (implement new game, deploy terminals). These projects are smaller in scope and are often similar to other projects that have been successfully delivered many times previously. Resources managed are usually 20 people or less.
* Diversity: Locations Responsible for or Influenced Moderate – Potential for managing virtual and/or international teams. Reassignment to new projects as preceding project concludes.
* Typical Job Problems and DifficultiesLow – Manage small scope of requirements with short turnaround time; work under low pressure; work under low ambiguity; develop resolutions to problems of low complexity
* Financial AccountabilityLow – Budgets are typically $2M or less. The PM is fully accountable for the on-budget delivery of the project.
MANAGEMENT
* Job Reports to (direct)Manager, PM Staffing & Development
* Job Reports to (indirect)Various managers based on project type and discipline (matrix managers)
* Direct Reports to JobAll assigned project team members for duration of assignment only
* Authority for Staff ManagedResponsible for assigning work, approving vacation time, upgrading skill-sets to meet project requirements (if necessary) and adherence to policies and procedures
* Indirect Reports (influenced)Project personnel, while still reporting to their functional manager, are expected to adhere to project policies and procedures and are responsible to perform project duties as assigned
* Level of Complexity for managing/organizing staffHigh – Project resources are not always co-located and are frequently in multiple countries
GENERAL
* Extent decisions governed by procedures or referred upIssues with political and/or long term impact to the customer are generally referred up, all other decisions must adhere to guidelines set forth by corporate policy. When in doubt, decisions are referred
* Standard requirements for research and analysisLimited amount of research and analysis performed to understand the deliverables and any gaps in reaching the stated requirements, including how best to overcome the obstacles
* Opportunity and consequence of typical errors (supervision) Failure to control project scope and budget could result in penalties and overages
* Frequency and complexity of internal business contacts Frequent contact with numerous internal disciplines to coordinate delivery of project requirements
* Frequency and complexity of external business contactsFrequent contact with the customer, vendors, and subcontractors dependant on complexity of project and resource availability
Physical (% time: travel, operating machinery, environmental etc.)
10-25% travel (domestic and/or international)for most projects
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree (preferably in Management, Business or Information Technology) or equivalent experience.
* Years ExperienceTwo to three years of related experience with demonstrated success delivering systems on-time, within budget, and in-scope. Previous experience as a Project Specialist is highly desired.
* CertificationKnowledge of CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration)
Familiarity with PMBOK (the Project Management Body of Knowledge/PMI) and/or PRINCE2
* Essential special training requirementsMust have intermediate proficiency using MS Project and MS Office.
COMPETENCIES
Character– Exhibits the highest degree of ethics and integrity at all times. Demonstrates a high degree of integrity and honesty in dealing with others. Honors commitments. Leads by example.
Communicator– Demonstrates the ability to connect with a broad range of people on a personal level. Cultivates relationships. Unites others. Listens effectively.
Conflict Management/Negotiation– Promotes resolution of a conflict in a way that is fair to all parties involved. Can find common ground and achieve win-win solutions.
Decision Making– Grasps essentials of complex issues. Makes appropriate, financially sound, timely decisions. Demonstrates sound business judgment.
Organization and Planning– Prepares creative, well thought out plans to achieve goals and overcome obstacles. Optimizes the use of time and resources.
Performance Oriented– Sets high goals for self and others. Delivers with excellence. Looks for ways to improve business. Sets clear standards.
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