Project Manger

Project Manger

Location: Wrocław
Hybrid model: 2 days office/3 days remote

Let us introduce you the job offer by EY GDS Poland – a member of the global integrated service delivery center network by EY.

Program Mercury is a large, multi-year, enterprise-wide process transformation that will replace more than 1400 EY business systems and related processes with an integrated, SAP centric platform that will standardize and harmonize activities throughout the organization and significantly improve how EY manages its business. Program Mercury is a key enabler of EY’s Vision 2020, directly supporting the efforts of a number of transformation initiatives across the Firm by streamlining the application portfolio, reducing operating costs and providing a platform to deliver services more efficiently. 

About the Mercury Support Team (MST)

As an organization jointly owned by the business and IT, the MST is a centralized and global organization which will provide operational support for the delivered Mercury solution and manage and support the Mercury user community. The MST will play an integral role in governance of the Mercury solution and the global template from both a business and IT perspective and will evolve to work closely with the business in enabling the benefit and value to be realized from the investment in Program 

Mercury and to set the future direction and technology road map to support Vision 2020.  

The opportunity

Enhancement Project Manager is responsible for management of multiple functional or technical enhancements like projects on behalf of MST Application Development and Enhancement Services. These will consist of projects, Major and Minor  enhancements, (Monthly predominantly local or small global changes) and Continuous Improvement related Application  Development projects (Quarterly predominantly global template updates).The person in this role will work closely with the  Business (Product Managers) and IT teams (Service Delivery Managers and Vendor teams), in addition to key stakeholders like  Demand Manager, Release Manager, Change Manager, Test Manager and Solution Delivery teams.  

Will work closely with offshore Delivery teams to manage day-to-day work including delivery of analysis, design, build test and deploy, additionally is also responsible for the process deliverables. Will help tailor existing methodologies for smaller Projects (including Enhancements) working with the Core Business Services IT PMO (based on EY and Program Mercury methodologies). The person is also responsible for managing and tracking the development end to end and report the progress, risks, issues, 

performance metrics periodically. Some of the key responsibilities are highlighted below   

Your key responsibilities

Responsible for the Project Management, delivery and Governance activities executed by the MST Delivery team responsible for projects and enhancements. 

• Plan and execute Mercury Enhancement / Development / Projects requirements to agreed schedule, budget and scope/requirements 
• Follow the laid down Application Development lifecycle process in addition to the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management 
• Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project/developments remains on track and in control 
• Close the project to formalize acceptance of the project outcomes and release project resources 
• Manage RICEFW / Business Requirements List, Interface and coordinate with development team (Vendor and EY), business stakeholders for successful delivery

• Work with cross functional and outside MST teams to ensure alignment to overall business and technology strategies and architectures 
• Work within defined governance processes, publish reports on progress, delays, risks and variances to the approved baseline 
• Manage external contracts and suppliers where required 
• Develop objectives, phasing and content of the project/work stream to deliver on the business case benefits, budget and timescales 
• Understand EY standards, policies and guidelines and manage to the MST objectives 
• Manage risks, issues and change management         

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities:  

• Determine when to escalate to management as opposed to following scripted procedures, depending on the seriousness of the anomaly 
• Ability to clearly articulate both problems and proposed solutions, adopt a logical and organized approach to problem resolution 
• Monitor approved baselines (scope, time and cost) to ensure activities are occurring as planned 
• Proactively identify risks and issues on projects –helping team to develop risk management and issue management plans 
• Ability to prioritize personal and team workloads to best meet organizational objectives               

Skills and attributes for success

Mandatory:

• Minimum of 8-10 years IT Project Management related experience 
• Approximately 2-4 years of experience in an Project Manager or Development Manager role on SAP Engagement
• Strong SAP delivery experience – At least 1 end to end Implemtation as functional or technical team member or project/ program manager, knowledge in at least one functional / technical area is a must 
• Proven track record in Project Management for large, complex, highly integrated application landscapes with 
• specific knowledge of SAP Integration capabilities, global template, single production instance and a dual path to production 
• English language skills - excellent written and verbal communication 

Expected Skills for this Role:

• Excellent knowledge and understanding of SAP solution Development processes  
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Experience of working within multi-location teams specifically in Onsite-Offshore model 
• Excellent experience in client-facing roles with responsibilities to present and report periodically 
• Experience of managing teams provided by vendors 
• Ability to manage and work across multiple Developments / Projects 
• Ability to comprehend strategic direction not just tactical 
• Ability to deal efficiently with escalations and difficult situations/people under pressure 
• Ability to understand and integrate cultural differences and lead virtual cross-cultural and cross-border teams

Suggested technical certification (Desired):

• Any SAP Certification (Functional or Technical)
• PMP Certification (Project Manager) 

Supervision responsibilities:

• The incumbent should meet regularly with the process manager and process SMEs to maintain alignment of purpose and direction. Due to the geographical dispersion, this role requires the ability to think quickly and make sounds decisions without constant supervision            

Other Requirements: 

• Flexibility and ability to work virtually across global time zones           

Education: 

• 3–4-year college degree in related technology field (Computer, Engineering, Science, etc..) or comparable job experience     

Certification Requirements: 

• Desired Project Management Practitioner (PMP or Prince 2certification) or equivalent experience

What we offer

EY Global Delivery Services (GDS) is a dynamic and truly global delivery network. We work across ten locations –  Argentina, China, Hungary, India, the Philippines, Poland, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Spain and the United Kingdom – and with teams from all EY service lines, geographies and sectors, playing a vital role in the delivery of the EY growth strategy. From accountants to coders to advisory consultants, we offer a wide variety of fulfilling career opportunities that span all business disciplines. In GDS, you will collaborate with EY teams on exciting projects and work with well-known brands from across the globe. We’ll introduce you to an ever-expanding ecosystem of people, learning, skills and insights that will stay with you throughout your career.

• Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

About EY

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