Data Systems Project Manager

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Job Title: Data Systems Project Manager
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About the Mercury Support Team (MST)

As an organization jointly owned by the business and IT, the MST is a centralized and global organization which will provide operational support for the Mercury ERP solution and manage and support the Mercury user community. The MST plays an integral role in governance of the Mercury solution and the global template from both a business and IT perspective and will work closely with the business in enabling the benefit and value to be realized from the investment.

Job Summary

The MST Data Systems Project Manager is responsible for overseeing the management and delivery of multiple data-oriented projects and enhancements within the organization. This role involves planning, executing, monitoring, and controlling data projects to ensure they are completed on time, within budget, and to the specified scope. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in data management, strong project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Will work closely with vendor Delivery team to manage day-to-day work including delivery of analysis, design, build test and deploy, additionally is also responsible for the process deliverables.  Will help tailor existing methodologies for smaller Projects (including Enhancements) working with the Core Business Services IT PMO. The person is also responsible for managing and tracking the development end to end and report the progress, risks, issues, performance metrics periodically. Some of the key responsibilities are highlighted below

Key Responsibilities of the Job:

Responsible for the Project Management, delivery and Governance activities executed by the MST Delivery team responsible for projects and enhancements.

• Plan and execute Reporting & Analytics Support requirements to agreed schedule, budget and scope/requirements
• Follow the Application Development lifecycle process in addition to the relevant project management processes - i.e. initiate, plan, execute, monitor and control and close, and the supporting processes e.g. scope, cost, time, issue, risk, resource, communication, stakeholder management
• Monitor and control the work to ensure that the project/development remains on track and in control
• Close the project to formalize acceptance of the project outcomes and release project resources
• Work with cross functional and outside MST teams to ensure alignment to overall business and technology strategies and architectures including integration with upstream and downstream systems alike.
• Work within defined governance processes, publish reports on progress, delays, risks and variances to the approved baseline
• Manage external contracts and suppliers where required
• Develop objectives, phasing and content of the project/work stream to deliver on the business case benefits, budget and timescales
• Understand EY standards, policies and guidelines and manage to the MST objectives
• Manage risks, issues and change management

Analytical/Decision Making Responsibilities: 

• Determine when to escalate to management as opposed to following scripted procedures, depending on the seriousness of the anomaly
• Ability to clearly articulate both problems and proposed solutions, adopt a logical and organized approach to problem resolution
• Monitor approved baselines (scope, time and cost) to ensure activities are occurring as planned
• Proactively identify risks and issues on projects –helping team to develop risk management and issue management plans
• Ability to prioritize personal and team workloads to best meet organizational objectives

Experience and Skills Requirements:
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• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Data Management, or a related field. 
• Minimum of 8-10 years of IT project management experience, including 2-4 years in data systems or development management roles.
• Proven track record in managing large, complex data projects.
• Strong knowledge of data management tools and technologies, such as SQL, ETL processes, data warehousing, and business intelligence tools.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to work across global time zones and manage virtual, cross-cultural teams.

Suggested technical certification (Desired)

• PMP (Project Management Professional) or PRINCE2 certification.
• Relevant data management or technical certifications.

Supervision responsibilities

• The incumbent should meet regularly with the process manager and process SMEs to maintain alignment of purpose and direction. Due to the geographical dispersion, this role requires the ability to think quickly and make sounds decisions without constant supervision

Other Requirements:

• Flexibility and ability to work virtually across global time zones

Education:

• 3-4 year college degree in related technology field (Computer, Engineering, Science, etc..) or comparable job experience

Certification Requirements:

• Desired Project Management Practitioner (PMP or Prince 2certification) or equivalent experience

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