About the position
Skanska is searching for a dynamic Manager - IT Project Delivery. This is a great opportunity to start a career with a company that builds things that matter and values its team. We are proud to share our culture of diversity and inclusion. Our work makes a clear contribution to society and the environment around us. We build in many different verticals. Whether we are building schools to provide inspiring spaces for learning, roads to connect communities or hospitals to care for patients, it all contributes to our purpose - we build for a better society. Skanska's values -Be Better Together, Act Ethically and Transparently, Commit to Customer, and Care for Life-are deeply engrained in how we work, which is why our values support and drive our D&I efforts. The Manager of IT Project Delivery will work with key business partners to manage and drive strategic initiatives within Skanska's technology portfolio. They oversee a portfolio of active technology projects, and leverage portfolio best practices to maintain Skanska's technology portfolio & backlog of pending projects and programs. The Manager of IT Project Delivery helps establish and oversee governance of project delivery including methodology, artifacts, portfolio health reporting, delivery risks, resource loading and project / task interdependencies. The Manager - IT Project Delivery leads, manages and grows a team of project managers, guiding the professional and technical development of the team.
Responsibilities
- Manage and drive strategic initiatives within Skanska's technology portfolio.
- Oversee a portfolio of active technology projects.
- Leverage portfolio best practices to maintain Skanska's technology portfolio & backlog of pending projects and programs.
- Establish and oversee governance of project delivery including methodology, artifacts, portfolio health reporting, delivery risks, resource loading and project/task interdependencies.
- Lead, manage and grow a team of project managers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and 7+ years prior relevant experience in IT and business/industry.
- 7+ years experience leading IT Portfolio/Project Management organization.
- 7+ years of experience with Lean, Agile, Development Operations, Design Thinking, and other continuous improvement techniques.
- Demonstrated ability to produce effective presentations & materials to present with senior executives in the company.
- Proven leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills.
- Project Management certifications can include Lean-Agile: CSP-SM or PMI-ACP, and SAFe.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Expert guidance and always-on tools for support.
- Career Path Matrix for planning your career.
- Competitive base salary and excellent bonus program.
- 401k and Employee ownership program.
