Project Manager

Position : Application Development Project Manager Visit us at UST.COM Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Project Manager who can work in multiple and diverse environments and applications. Key Responsibilities (Time) Develops master plans (consolidated views) of several linked related plans and drives, optimizes and manages all plans while presenting alternate scenarios to continuously reduce overall critical path. Optionally, levels resources to determine impacts across plans and manages multiple master plans. (Cost) Assists in the development of complex projects' budgets, applies EV analysis across multiple projects, manages resource plan to budget and reports "planned vs. actual" budget variances. Optionally, reconciles multi-project budget reports across department budgets, manages multi-project resource plans, proposes optimal budgeting strategies within policy to best meet the business needs and reports impacts to capital and expense budget categories. (Quality) Promotes and applies QA best practices, defines/collects/interprets QA metrics and diagrams (using Pareto, Cause/Effect, Trend Analysis, Statistical Sampling?) and clearly defines link between requirements and technology solution. Optionally, develops quality standards, recommends quality improvements and maintains "expert" status via monitoring industry developments. (Communication) Leads routine and ad-hoc status reviews with all stakeholders validating project status claims and clarifying roles and responsibilities developing accurate, detailed consolidated reports to continuously manage expectations. Optionally, develops multi-project communications plans/reporting methods and collaborates with client as a key business partner to identify business trends and potential impacts. (HR) Develops resource plans that align unique project needs with team members' skillsets/career interests and applies various techniques to build/maintain a unified team view/focus on project objectives. Optionally, recognized as a leader of cross-functional and/or co-located teams successfully managing conflict to realize peak team performance while mentoring project leads in PM best practices. (Integration) Established track record of applying PM best practices, tools, techniques and methods (planning, estimating, staffing, managing/controlling?) that have resulted in several projects being executed successfully to plan by balancing scope/time/budget targets supported by accurate progress reporting to all stakeholders. Optionally, manages multiple high risk/high visibility mission critical/strategic cross-functional global projects as a recognized expert in PM methodologies. (Risk) Develops mitigation and contingency plans for common risks, leads risk identification seminars to develop project specific mitigations and contingencies, updates risk plans as conditions warrant and considers risk during the change management process. Optionally, leverages track record of resolving numerous high impact risks by consulting as an expert on risk management planning for high risk/high impact projects and troubleshoots projects with risk related problems. (Scope) Refines scope statement, understands impact of scope statement changes and clearly articulates requirements (both "in scope" and "out of scope") to manage expectations, develop a basis for future project decisions and accurately develop a WBS to the proper level of detail. Optionally, develops scope management plans and WBS for cross functional remotely located multi-projects, mentors PMs on WBS creation with traceability to scope management plan, discusses scope change alternatives and timing/impact with stakeholders and optimizes the process to integrate scope changes. (PMP certification desired) Required Qualifications Software implementation experience (product development work is ok, implementation experience is critical) External client management skills (it is one thing to lead an internal project with internal stakeholders, it is a different situation when there are external clients) PMP certification is required and must be valid. PM will need to have experience with the usual experience managing to scope, timelines, and budget Nice to Have Insurance industry knowledge a plus Conditions Payment type: COP Location: Bogotá, Colombia. Position is 100% remote, except for occasional in-person meetings when the team lead is in Bogotá. Time Zone: CST How to Apply If you're interested in learning more or applying, feel free to submit your application, and we'll reach out to provide all the details. UST is waiting for you Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Full-time Job function Other Industries IT Services and IT Consulting #J-18808-Ljbffr