Project Manager

at  Capgemini

JOB DESCRIPTION:

• Ensure predictable and successful project delivery by providing a holistic view of the project to the organization and stakeholders.
• Engage proactively in project planning activities, including:
• Defining project scope and objectives.
• Creating and maintaining a consolidated timeline/schedule with major milestones.
• Identifying and communicating project dependencies and impacts.
• Implementing mechanisms for ongoing project control (e.g., kick-off meetings, communication plans, risk management).
• Define project governance, outlining roles, responsibilities, decision rights, and escalation paths.
• Establish success criteria upfront to promote alignment and manage expected project outcomes effectively.
• Keep all stakeholders (internal and external) engaged and informed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide leadership and key stakeholders with necessary information to make timely decisions.
• Navigate both formal and informal channels to get tasks accomplished and understand organizational culture.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or equivalent work experience.
• 2-3 years of project management and/or relevant consulting experience.
• Knowledge of project management processes, methodologies, and project lifecycles.
• Experience driving large scope projects with multiple interdependencies.
• Proven experience in large-scale change efforts and change management.
• Familiarity with matrix management of cross-functional processes and teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Willingness to travel 15-30% of the time.