The Project Manager - Operational Excellence is responsible for the technical execution and project management. This role combines technical expertise with project leadership, focusing on technical support, deployment, and ongoing functionality. The Project Manager - Operational Excellence will ensure the team meets all deliverables, driving excellence in project management, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and addressing technical challenges for strategic accounts within the region to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Manages and leads region reporting to them from both an operational and strategic perspective.
- Has overall responsibility for the successful operation of the region’s deliverables.
- Deals with all capacity planning activities.
- Sets strategy and takes key decisions for the success of the continent/region
- Works with senior leadership to set strategic goals for their team.
- Responsible for the governance of the continent/region. Acts as a point of escalation for both the team, internal and external stakeholders.
- Project Management and Execution
- Oversee the development and execution of project plans, ensuring tasks, milestones, risks, and issues are effectively managed.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project-related queries, coordinating with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Lead multiple customer projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with project scope and timelines in collaboration with sales, engineering, and product teams.
- Help the team to identify creative and robust solutions to address project risks and issues, ensuring minimal impact on project timelines and deliverables. Support customer calls where necessary
- Technical Implementation and Support
- Manage the technical onboarding and deployment process for customers, with a focus on seamless installations of software solutions.
- Troubleshoot technical issues and provide timely solutions to ensure consistent and reliable service delivery.
- Act as a technical resource, providing insights and addressing challenges related to software, networking, and system integration.
- Cross-functional Collaboration and Communication
- Work closely with sales, product development, and engineering teams to support project goals and customer satisfaction.
- Provide regular project updates, distribute meeting notes, and maintain transparency with all stakeholders.
- Liaise with the VP Head of India Operations to report on project status, issues, and opportunities for process improvements.
- Documentation and Knowledge Management
- Ensure that all technical and project documentation is complete, accurate, and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
- Contribute to the development of best practices for project management and technical processes within the region.
- Customer Relationship Management
- Build strong relationships with regional customers, ensuring their needs are met and fostering long-term partnerships.
- Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous learning by organizing training sessions, workshops, and knowledge-sharing sessions.
- You have 10+ years experience in in a technical program management or solution engineering role working with projects in a global matrixed organization
- Strong technical proficiency in Linux, Kubernetes, Docker/Podman, networking, and automation tools such as Ansible.
- Proficient in Git, Prometheus, OpenShift and Grafana.
- Proficiency with project management software, including Microsoft 365, Jira, and Teamwork.
- Strategically leading and motivating a team. Managing team performance, KPIs etc. Enabling the One Team + Team Builder approach.
- Proactive self-starter with the capacity to engage in multiple initiatives concurrently. Adaptable to changing project requirements and able to anticipate and address potential issues promptly.
- Keen interest in Everseen's technology solutions, comfortable discussing them at a high level, and staying updated with the latest developments.
- Demonstrates initiative, drive, and self-motivation in taking full ownership of the function / specialism, ensuring accountability and fostering a no-blame culture conducive to continuous improvement.
- Possesses in-depth problem-solving skills and exercises good judgment, capable of navigating and resolving complex situations effectively.
- Highly organized with excellent organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and precision in project execution and documentation.
- A relevant degree qualification is preferred
- A Project Management qualification (Prince2, PMP etc.) is preferred
- Knowledge of security standards/frameworks such as ISO/IEC 27001, ISO/IEC 27701, SOC2, NIST, CSA, OWASP.
- You are a strong communicator, organised and thrive in an environment of mutual respect, openness and collaboration. You enjoy getting things done at a quick pace.]
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