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about the role The role of theAPM is to lead large and complex projects and to take responsibility for the achievement of the agreed goals and objectives A APM will spend the majority of their time project managing a large or strategically important project, which may be part of a program The key differentiator will be their project management skills Whilst probably using established methodology and processes, the APM is moulding them to provide a better solutionProfessional capability in project management is displayed when the leader of the project delivers the results required by all stakeholders.
This requires managing the many variables that occur, during the life of the project The projects that a senior project manager is responsible for are likely to be large and strategically important The following responsibilities show the range of requirements theAPM needs to manageFinancial: Managing the finances of a project is of primary concern and an important part of the Senior Project Manager's responsibilities The authority levels and tolerances should be as defined in the governance arrangements and approved in the project plan.
Any expenditure above the agreed tolerance needs to be approved by the sponsor, or if responsible for a sub-project, the overall Project/Program ManagerStaff: APM uses staff resources provided by the line organization It is the responsibility of the APM to ensure that his/her level of authority regarding the resources is clearly defined and understood by all parties as part of the project governanceKey Responsibilites includeProject Integration ManagementDevelop Project CharterDevelop Preliminary Scope StatementDevelop Project Management PlanDirect and manage project executionMonitor and control project workIntegrate change controlClose projectProject Scope ManagementScope planningScope definitionCreate Work Breakdown StructureScope verificationScope controlProject Time ManagementActivity definitionActivity sequencingActivity resource estimatingActivity duration estimatingSchedule developmentSchedule controlProject Cost ManagementCost estimatingCost budgetingCost controlProject Quality ManagementBuild Insurance Quality PlanPerform quality assurancePerform quality controlProject Human Resources ManagementHuman resource planningBuild project teamDevelop project teamManage project teamProject Communications ManagementCommunications planningInformation distributionPerformance reportingManage stakeholdersProject Risk ManagementRisk management planningRisk identificationQualitative risk analysisQuantitative risk analysisRisk response planningRisk monitoring and controlProject Procurement ManagementPurchases and acquisitions planContracting PlanRequest seller responsesSelect sellersContract administrationContract closure about you knowledge and abilitiesAbility to engage and partner with customer and internal staff as required.
Ability to work in a virtual matrix team environmentAbility to identify problems and work to resolution as requiredAbility to embrace methodology and find improved ways of doing thingsGood understanding of the telecoms and IT industriesIntegrating project work with Knowledge Management concepts and principleseducation,education, qualifications, and certificationsDegree in business, science (or other relevant area), or equivalent relevant experienceProject Management Certification ie PMI PMP or PRINCE2 PractitionerSynergy Practitioner CertificationexperienceMinimum of 5 years project management experience in the telecom or IT industry managing external customer facing projectsVirtual team management.
Working in an international environmentKey Behaviours: 1 Customer Centric 2 Solutions Focus 3 Results Driven 4 Able to cope in a high stress environment 5 Requires little direction - takes initiative 6 Highly Confident without being Arrogant 7 Ability to cope with highly irregular work hours / work across multiple timezones 8 Takes Entrepreneurial Approach 9 High Level of Personal Credibility and Integrity10 Leadership, Teamwork and Business Acumen11 Influencing and Negotiating12 Industry Insight & Thought Leadership13 Multi-cultural Diversitydepartment Global Delivery & OperationsOrange 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