Project Manager - Microsoft Managed Services

<br>A career in our Software Development and Information Technology Operations practice, within Cloud Computing and Networking services, will provide you with the opportunity to focus on the joint business relationship between PwC and Google, HP, Microsoft, Oracle, SAP, and other cloud based platforms to bring new and innovative services to some of the largest companies. We help our clients adopt the cloud to transform Information Technology, scale and streamline operations and create new cloud based businesses through our strong alliances. You’ll be at the forefront of helping organisations around the globe adopt innovative technology solutions that optimise business processes or enable scalable technology.
In joining, you’ll develop and manage integration strategies that helps our clients implement cloud computing solutions related to enterprise architecture, service architecture, systems architecture, and business process management.<br><br><p>To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.</p><p></p><p>As a Senior Associate, you&
39;ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:</p><p></p><ul><li>Use feedback and reflection to develop self awareness, personal strengths and address development areas.</li><li>Delegate to others to provide stretch opportunities, coaching them to deliver results.</li><li>Demonstrate critical thinking and the ability to bring order to unstructured problems.</li><li>Use a broad range of tools and techniques to extract insights from current industry or sector trends.</li><li>Review your work and that of others for quality, accuracy and relevance.</li><li>Know how and when to use tools available for a given situation and can explain the reasons for this choice.</li><li>Seek and embrace opportunities which give exposure to different situations, environments and perspectives.</li><li>Use straightforward communication, in a structured way, when influencing and connecting with others.</li><li>Able to read situations and modify behavior to build quality relationships.</li><li>Uphold the firm&
39;s code of ethics and business conduct.</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p></p><br><br><p><b><u>Job Requirements and Preferences</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b><u>Basic Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Degree Required</b><span>:</span><br /><span>Bachelor Degree</span><br /><br /><b>Minimum Years of Experience</b><span>:</span><br /><span>4 year(s)</span><br /><br /><b>Required Knowledge and Skills</b><span>:</span></p><p>Demonstrates a thorough-level abilities with and/or a proven record of success managing the identification and addressing of client needs in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Managing solution delivery on technical projects for clients, managing in-flight projects, kicking off projects, developing project plans, status reporting, and program-level leadership coordination;</li><li>Partnering and collaborating with technical delivery teams to ensure adherence to deliverables, budgets, and timelines, manage resource allocation, and proactively address any risks that would affect the success of the project;</li><li>Managing cloud-based projects within the Microsoft stack;</li><li>Utilizing various types of IT project methodologies, standards, processes, and procedures, and industry project management best practices;</li><li>Driving the development of detailed project plans by interfacing with technical SMEs and functional managers to translate SOWs into executable project plans;</li><li>Managing the overall project change control process to ensure scope control is tightly adhered to as defined via Statement of Work, Requirements, or other contractual agreements; and,</li><li>Analyzing and reporting on project metrics, overall project health, and proactively reporting schedule impacts and subsequent issues and/or risks, presenting recommendations and appropriate solutions.</li></ul><p></p><p><b><u>Preferred Qualifications</u></b><span>:</span><br /><br /><b>Certification(s) Preferred</b><span>:</span></p><p>PMI certified Project management Professional (PMP)</p><p></p><p><b>Preferred Knowledge/Skills</b><span>:</span></p><p>Demonstrates a thorough-level abilities with and/or a proven record of success managing the identification and addressing of client needs in the following areas:</p><ul><li>Determining, planning, and communicating the baseline scope for complex projects;</li><li>Managing budgets and timelines of highly visible, external, client-facing projects;</li><li>Utilizing project scheduling software (Microsoft Project, etc.);</li><li>Developing impactful client relationships while controlling the scope of a given project in line with committed deliverables outlined in the SOW and subsequent change orders;</li><li>Managing client expectations and solving complex situations related to issue mitigation, both with clients and internally;</li><li>Utilizing Project Management Frameworks and Methodologies (such as Waterfall, Scrum, SAFe Agile), and experience advocating these practices and principles across cross-functional teams;</li><li>Providing critical/creative thinking in making tactical and strategic recommendations under conditions of ambiguity and uncertainty; and,</li><li>Participating in finding/developing new concepts, ideas, techniques, and best practices.</li></ul><br>At PwC, our work model includes three ways of working: virtual, in-person, and flex (a hybrid of in-person and virtual). Visit the following link to learn more: https://pwc.to/ways-we-work.<br><br>PwC does not intend to hire experienced or entry level job seekers who will need, now or in the future, PwC sponsorship through the H-1B lottery, except as set forth within the following policy: https://pwc.to/H-1B-Lottery-Policy.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at PwC without regard to race; creed; color; religion; national origin; sex; age; disability; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; genetic predisposition or carrier status; veteran, marital, or citizenship status; or any other status protected by law. PwC is proud to be an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.<br><br>For positions based in San Francisco, consideration of qualified candidates with arrest and conviction records will be in a manner consistent with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.<br><br>For positions in Colorado, visit the following link for information related to Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act: https://pwc.to/coloradoadvisoryseniorassociate. <span style='display:none'>360986 360986WD</span><br><br>
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