Associate Project Manager II - AMERS PMO - Volume Services - Opportunity for Working Remotely

Associate Project Manager II – Americas Professional Services Organization Associate Project Manager II will work with our highly talented and experienced VMware Professional Services Team to deliver projects to our customers. In this role, you will be responsible for leading PSO projects that are of low to medium complexity, from initiation to close out. The Associate Project Manager will adhere to the VMware Methodology and deliver these projects to mutually agreed upon scope, schedule and budget. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the client and other team members on the day-to-day tasks and act as the primary interface to our customer (internal and external) to manage the full life cycle of projects or programs. Role and Responsibilities: Manage the execution of the project and the detailed Statement of Work (SOW) developed for the customer. Manage a portfolio of projects that focus (but not limited to) on our SKU and residency book of business Manage the goals and scope of a project to ensure VMware’s commitments to the customer are achieved. Prepare and maintain clear and concise activity/progress/time recording reports in accordance with VMware’s standards and submits to customers, management and Sales. Manage the implementation and daily activities, which are coordinated with VMware and/or partner resources. Communicate project budget and resource allocation to sales, customers and delivery personnel. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the customer and account team. Communicate to all stakeholders and concerned parties any existing or potential customer escalation issues Create and manage the VMware Project Change process as needed. Stay informed of current industry trends and new technology through professional associations, continued professional development, VMware required quarterly training, trade journals, networking, and associated training and seminars. Articulate and evangelize the value of the VMware Solutions and Services business benefit to the customer. Provide a single point of contact during the project lifecycle for all aspects of the project. Maintain financial management and the processes for following and executing of revenue recognition rules and policies. Manage and validate weekly revenue forecast. Perform other duties as required. Required Skills/Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems, IT Business Management, or equivalent 1-3 years of Project Management experience High interpersonal skills with the ability to work well in a team and a customer-facing environment Strong Communication Skills (both written and verbal) Strong problem-solving skills Willing to relocate (if required) Desired Skills/Experience: Hands on consulting project management experience from internships, Co-Ops, work experience and/or project work VMware product knowledge/experience Client facing work experience Success criteria/metrics for this role will include: Project delivery - Delivering to mutually agreed upon scope, schedule and financial parameters Meet or exceed a billable utilization goal Customer satisfaction – as measured by post project completion survey Commitment to consulting delivery Contributes beyond simply managing the administrative aspects of the project Works with account teams to form relationships and drive account strategy Providing thought leadership to enhance the quality of VMware-customer relationship Category : Business Strategy and Operations Subcategory: Project Management Experience: Manager and Professional Full Time/ Part Time: Full Time Posted Date: 2022-06-10 Sales: VMware’s Sales team focuses on two primary goals: helping customers solve their biggest business problems and hitting our bookings targets to keep our company growing and strong. 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