Senior Project Management Officer
Luxoft is a global leader in high-end software development.
Luxoft is looking for talents with a passion for technology & ready to create original solutions. Once on board, you are invited to expand your knowledge & skills, offering you a continuous learning experience helping you stretch your potential.
So if you’re enthusiastic by the idea of accessing cutting edge technology & innovation to make an impact, why don't you join us?
Senior Project Management Officer
Miejsce pracy: Krakow
Nr Ref.: VR-9269
Responsibilites
PMO Standards & Control
- Own the governance standards across the portfolio, including tracking, monitoring and updating the status of programme deliverables
- Key expert to support PMO team in preparation of key governance meetings i.e. Steering Committee and Programme Updates in a consistent and logical manner
- Support the Portfolio Manager in refining and implementing governance processes
Finance Tracking
- Support the Portfolio Manager in the management of the financial overview of the portfolio
- Own the financial forecasting processes, ensuring documentation is kept up to date and improved
- Become an expert in the Cudtomer internal forecasting system (BAFTA) to help resolve financial issues
- Tracking of incoming of invoices from vendor partners vs. forecast
Resourcing
- Own timesheet management and administration across the portfolio with support from PMO team members
- Own the resource plan process, identifying and implementing improvements as appropriate
- Oversight the on-boarding process for external, internal and conversion hires to ensure a smooth transition into UBS, ensuring process docs and guides remain up to date
- Support the Portfolio Manager with the management of the Workforce Plan, liaising between the Project Managers and key Customer senior personnel to ensure resources are employed in the correct location
- Train and manage a junior PMO analyst into the role, ensuring sufficient challenge is employed into their role
- Manage contracts to vendors for new or extended resources
Planning, Reporting & Control
- Work with the Program Manager to develop Programme Standards guide, seeking contributions from Project Managers, QA team, and the Development teams to ensure that standards are met
- Own the processes to keep track of status, budgets, issues, risks, dependencies and benefits delivery of Market Risk IT programs/projects and releases; facilitate resolution and escalation of issues as required
PMO Improvements
- Manage and co-ordinate the PMO process, guide and template repository, using best examples from learnings to enhance and continuously improve
- Continue to evolve and improve the PMO level processes
Requirements
- Strong PMO / Project Management skills, with suitable qualification with at least 6 years of experience in large scale IT projects (Finance / Banking IT desirable)
- A detailed understanding of the project lifecycle processes, methods and approaches, with demonstrable experience.
- Computer literacy, Microsoft Office suite; particularly Excel at an advanced level for automation and maintenance purposes and pivot table creation and manipulation. Experience with VBA is a plus.
- Organised and disciplined in approach to work and effective under pressure and provide pragmatic solutions where appropriate
- A motivated self-starter who can work autonomously in a multi-site team.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, English, as this role will involve regular contact with Senior Customer colleagues
We offer
Join our Development Center in Krakow and become a member of our open minded, progressive and professional team. In this role you will be working on projects for one our world famous clients. You will have a chance to grow your technical and soft skills, and build a thorough expertise of the industry of our client. On top of attractive salary and benefits package, Luxoft will invest into your professional training, and allow you to grow your professional career.