Please direct your responses to: rainer@deloroconsulting.com
We are looking for a PROJECT/PROGRAM MANAGEMENT consultant with strong project management skills, preferably with prior Cisco Services experience and PMP certified to implement a significant pilot program.
JOB DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Leverage a fully developed project plan in order to build an integrated project plan for an upcoming pilot using Project Management Institute (PMI) tools, techniques and processes.
· Implement the plan and take responsibility of supervising the pilot overall.
· The PM will work cross functionally with the track leaders and stakeholders outside the team and will lead an overall effort to manage, shepherd and track the pilot effort.
· Functional integration will include Marketing, Marcom, Change Management, Operations and IT development and other key functional groups.
EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
· Experienced Project Manager able to utilize PMI tools, techniques and processes, preferably PMP certified.
· Demonstrated skills as an organizational manager with an understanding of finance, business plans, team leadership, customer interactions, etc.
· Understanding and experience in indirect channel management (e.g. partners and distributors).
· Able to provide references who have observed candidate’s PM experience and management skills.
· Cisco Services experience is highly desirable.
· Knowledge of services support in the data communications field is a plus
· Must have good communications skills as this person will be the program team interface to theaters and Cisco partners
· Individual needs to be able to work at a detailed level and also be able to understand and drive a big picture
· Has a proven record for delivering complex and multi-year projects