Project Manager MA&D

Job Title: Project Manager MA&D
Location: Remote
Duration: 12 Months
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will excel in managing multiple, competing requests in a fast-paced Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures (MA&D) environment. This role requires a blend of technical expertise, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to maintain composure under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:

• Drive Dynamic Workflows: Effectively manage and prioritize multiple, competing requests in a fast-moving MA&D environment.
• Maintain Composure Under Pressure: Navigate high-stress scenarios with calm professionalism, ensuring clear communication and focused problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including those in challenging or high-pressure interactions.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Leverage a solid understanding of infrastructure systems and data flows to address technical challenges and enable smooth transitions.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a trusted mediator to resolve conflicts and competing priorities, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
• Proactive Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for optimizing workflows and processes to better meet the demands of the program.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analysis to anticipate needs, inform decisions, and track progress toward key milestones.
• Adaptable Leadership: Adjust strategies dynamically to align with shifting organizational priorities and goals.
• Grit: Demonstrated ability to persevere through challenges with determination, focus, and creativity, finding solutions even in complex or high-pressure situations

Qualifications:

• Project Management Expertise: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in project management, preferably in infrastructure or IT environments.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, de-escalate tension, and maintain a professional yet positive work environment.
• Composure and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure, maintaining a solution-oriented focus at all times.
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with infrastructure systems, data flows, and IT service delivery in MA&D contexts is highly desirable.
• Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with diverse audiences and convey complex information clearly.

Technical Skills:

• Drive Dynamic Workflows: Effectively manage and prioritize multiple, competing requests in a fast-moving MA&D environment.
• Maintain Composure Under Pressure: Navigate high-stress scenarios with calm professionalism, ensuring clear communication and focused problem-solving.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Foster positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including those in challenging or high-pressure interactions.
• Infrastructure Expertise: Leverage a solid understanding of infrastructure systems and data flows to address technical challenges and enable smooth transitions.
• Conflict Resolution: Act as a trusted mediator to resolve conflicts and competing priorities, ensuring timely and satisfactory outcomes.
• Proactive Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for optimizing workflows and processes to better meet the demands of the program.
• Data-Driven Decisions: Utilize data analysis to anticipate needs, inform decisions, and track progress toward key milestones.
• Adaptable Leadership: Adjust strategies dynamically to align with shifting organizational priorities and goals.
• Grit: Demonstrated ability to persevere through challenges with determination, focus, and creativity, finding solutions even in complex or high-pressure situations.
• Project Management Expertise: Minimum 5 years of experience in project management, preferably in infrastructure or IT environments.
• Emotional Intelligence: Exceptional ability to foster collaboration, de-escalate tension, and maintain a professional yet positive work environment.
• Composure and Resilience: Demonstrated ability to perform effectively under pressure, maintaining a solution-oriented focus at all times.
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with infrastructure systems, data flows, and IT service delivery in MA&D contexts is highly desirable.
• Communication Excellence: Strong verbal and written communication skills to engage with diverse audiences and convey complex information clearly.

Key qualifications include:

• Candidates with PMP certification and MA&D experience will be considered first
• Proven project management skills, including methodology and best practices
• Ability to manage long-term, complex projects with resilience and stamina
• Immediate responsiveness and proactive follow-up, essential for building strong relationships with Buyers
• Excellent communication skills with associates at all levels, using a professional and collaborative tone
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Understanding of infrastructure and engineering concepts
• Experience with ServiceNow PPM module (preferred; candidates with this experience will be prioritized)
• Must have hands-on use of ServiceNow for full project lifecycle management, including:
• Tasks and milestones
• Baselined schedules
• Risks and issues
• Identifying critical paths
• Adjusting work to accommodate shifting priorities