IT Project Manager

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life – such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals – safely, efficiently and more sustainably.

We’re the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we’ve been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We’ve also recently been named as one of the world’s most innovative companies.

If you’re a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at https://www.aveva.com/en/about/careers/

The primary purpose of the project management role is to lead, oversee and ensure the successful delivery and management of single or multiple projects within scope, quality, time and cost constraints. Projects may be clearly defined before being handed to the project manager, or may require the project manager to work with a business analyst to define scope and requirements. Projects may require dynamic and complex change management to deliver business value which the project manager will oversee. 

We are looking for a project manager who can oversee a variety of types of IT projects.

Dimensions

• Overseeing a variety of IT projects
• Ensuring project scope and requirements are clear and signed off
• Completing clear and documented project plan
• Stakeholder management for successful project delivery
• Project delivery against plan, providing regular and clear updates
• Advanced understanding and use of AVEVA PPM tools

Principal Accountabilities

• Analyze project proposals to determine time frame, funding limitations and appropriate process for accomplishing projects. 
• Identify and schedule project deliverables, milestones, and required activities and tasks. 
• Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle, and confer with project staff to outline work plan. 
• Establish work plan and staffing for project activities, iterations or phases, and arrange for recruitment or assignment of project personnel. 
• Implement project communication plan. 
• Perform risk assessment, and implement mitigation plans. 
• Monitor project activities, ensuring the currency, quality and integrity of the information, while providing consistency in content and “look and feel” across the enterprise. 
• Ensure that project goals are accomplished and are in line with business objectives. 
• Assign duties, responsibilities and scope of authority to project personnel. 
• Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure that the project progresses on schedule and within budget. 
• Review status reports prepared by project personnel, and modify schedules or plans as required. 
• Establish standards and procedures for project reporting and documentation. 
• Continuously benchmark project management performance to identify improvements and achieve higher capability maturity in project and portfolio management.
• Establish good working relationships with external service providers

AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment.  Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws,  include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check.  Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria.

AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business.
 
Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world.