Job Summary:
Landis+Gyr is a global leader in energy management solutions, operating in over 30 countries. They are seeking an enthusiastic Associate Project Manager who will be responsible for managing project activities, utilizing Stage-Gate and Agile methodologies to ensure deliverables are met on time and within budget.
Responsibilities:
• Plan, execute, control, and coordinate the activities of a project core team to produce deliverables agreed upon with executive and/or functional management.
• Utilize the PMO's New Product Introduction (NPI) procedures and processes to develop new products and/or services for L+G.
• Work within Stage-Gate methodology.
• Scrum management and metric analysis for Agile projects.
• Working with cross functional teams across the globe to ensure products are launched on time and within budget
• Manage the project(s) and execute activities around the boundaries of scope, schedule, risks, and cost.
• Report project status to the PMO and other stakeholders.
• Manage external, internal, and capital project costs.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as assigned or required.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering field.
• 2 years of experience in Project Management leading software product development.
• Experience in the utility, telecommunications or similarly regulated industries is a plus.
• Understanding Stage-Gate & Agile methodology.
Preferred:
• Excellent understanding of project management scheduling SW tools (Microsoft Project, etc.)
• Strong negotiating skills for working with stakeholders.
• Ability to travel as needed (up to 25%) to support project activities. International travel is likely.
• Experience managing remote teams in different time zones.
• Proven leadership qualities showing the ability to make decisions without perfect information.
• Ability to positively influence others without direct authority in efforts to move assigned projects forward.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, & listening). Understand how to measure audience and craft communications to meet their needs. Use listening skills to completely understand tough situations and help resolve them.
• Strong ability to resolve conflicts between members of the project team or as needed throughout the organization.
• Excellent organizational abilities needed as multiple projects will be assigned.
• Excellent change management skills. Ability to accept change and respond to setbacks with minimal disruptions.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall & Agile).
Company:
Landis+Gyr is focused on metering and other technologies related to the management of energy. It is a sub-organization of Siemens Power Transmission & Distribution, Inc.. Founded in 1896, the company is headquartered in Zug, CHE, with a team of 5001-10000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.