about the role
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and managing large-scale, complex projects and ensuring their successful delivery on-time, within scope and budget, in order to contribute significantly to the organization's strategic objectives and deliver tangible benefits. He / she also sets, manages and fulfills customer expectations.
The Senior Project Manager will apply the relevant methodology for the project cycle. In case of Agile or Hybrid methodologies, the Senior Project manager will endeavor to act as a Scrum Master, driving efficiency, collaboration, empowerment, and value creation based on Agile principles.
The Senior Project Manager can be assigned to different types of projects :
- Pre-sales projects, in particular managing bids as projects.
- Post-sales projects, in particular Transition & Transformation projects or upsell projects.
- Transversal efficiency improvement projects.
- Project financials accountability using Business Case used in contract as target.
- Accountable to implement and track Project Change Control upon variance from signed Statement Of Work (or Project contractual commitment).
The Senior Project Manager can also represent the project management community in pre-sales, by promoting the value of project management to the customer and by sizing the project and calculating the associated cost. When possible, the Senior Project Manager who was involved in pre-sales also manages the project after contract signature. On the assigned project the Senior Project Manager can report functionally into a Project Director, a Customer Program Manager or Director, or a Client Executive.
Key accountabilities :
Define and oversee project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility for large-scale, complex projects. Ensure that any commitments made are feasible and achievable.Develop, maintain, and adapt detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and objectives.Collect, rationalise, analyse, and utilise multiple points of project data to inform decision-making and drive project performance.Organise project tasks and allocate resources, ensuring that significant projects are successfully delivered on-time, within scope, and budget.Implement and maintain the project governance structure, ensuring alignment with organisational policies and standards, adapting to the needs of each project.Manage changes to the project scope, schedule, and costs using appropriate change control processes and tools.Manage project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, ensuring alignment with business objectives.Define, manage and realise project benefits, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy and customer business needs.Develop and maintain quality assurance processes, ensuring project deliverables meet the required quality standards, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives.Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and resolve issues across significant or complex projects, maintaining a risk register and issue log.Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and other stakeholders, managing their expectations throughout the project lifecycle.Responsible to provide feedback to the relevant line-managers for the performance reviews of all project management resources contributing to the project led by the Senior Project Manager.In case of under-performance of project management resource on the project led by the Senior Project Manager, support the line-manager with the development of a performance improvement plan.about you
The ideal candidate :
Excellent leadership qualities, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members, and adapt leadership style as needed.Proactive, resilient and adaptable; able to navigate complex stakeholder environments.High level of personal accountability for account success and ownership for project outcomes.A commitment to ethical, professional conduct and adherence to organisational values and principles.Flexibility and adaptability, with the ability to adjust to changing stakeholder requirements and priorities.Proactive, resilient and adaptable, able to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.High level of personal accountability and ownership for project outcomes.Adept at building and maintaining strong working relationships with stakeholders at all levels.Keen eye for detail to ensure spotting issues or risks before they materialise, to create an impact on the project timeline, budget, quality or scopeStrong negotiation, and relationship-building skills with proven track record in developing / hosting external and internal relationships.Good knowledge of different working cultures and able to adapt to cross-cultural attitudes and norms.Results orientation, with a “can do” attitude and problem-solving approach.Strong sense of urgency and an ability to think outside the box and drive action.An emphasis on gathering, tracking and analysing key project performance metrics to spot trends and continuously improve performance.Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques with the ability to adapt and tailor governance arrangements to the needs of individual projects.Strong commercial acumen and understanding of business drivers, with the ability to translate project objectives into tangible business outcomes.Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrentlyKnowledge of how to optimise project management software and tools, such as Microsoft Project or similar.Deep understanding of business finance and project budgeting.Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex information clearly and concisely.Ability to drive results across cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and teamwork.A sound knowledge and understanding of Orange products and solutions or similar technologies.Education, qualifications, and certifications :
Bachelor's degree in a related field, such as business, management or engineering.Professional Project Management and Agile certifications (, PMI-ACP)SIAMExperience
8 years+ experience in project management environmentsProven track record in managing significant projects from initiation to completionLanguage skills : Fluent English required, both spoken and written, additional European language skills are an advantageadditional information
Global opportunities : Work in multi-national teams with the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and customers from all over the worldFlexible work environment : Flexible working hours and possibility to combine work from office and home (hybrid ways of working)Professional development : training programs and upskilling / re-skilling opportunitiesCareer growth : Internal growth and mobility opportunities within OrangeCaring and daring culture : health and well-being programs and benefits, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR and employee connect eventsReward programs : Employee Referral Program, Change Maker Awardsdepartment
Orange Business International
Orange Business manages and integrates the complexity of international communications, freeing our customers to focus on the strategic initiatives that drive their business. Our extensive experience and knowledge in global communication solutions, together with our understanding of multinational business and local support in 166 countries and territories, ensure that our customers receive a consistent, global solution wherever they do business
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