IT Senior Project Manager/Program Manager

Location: Barcelona, Spain (remote) 

Duracell is an iconic brand and the world's leading manufacturer of high-performance alkaline batteries, power cells, and rechargeables. We are the most trusted source of personal power because of our sustained commitment to innovation, producing more compact, more powerful, and longer lasting batteries. 

The IT Senior Project Manager/Program Manager is responsible for managing IT projects and, as business needs arise, leading programs: groups of related projects that support broader business goals. You will ensure each project within the program is aligned, delivered on time, and stays within budget.

You will work closely with project managers (for whom you hold project delivery accountability), internal and external technical teams, Business Relationship Managers, and other relevant stakeholders across Duracell Sectors and Segments to coordinate delivery efforts and resolve issues. You will also track performance metrics and manage risks to ensure cohesive program execution and successful outcomes.

 

 

Responsibilities

As an IT Senior Project Manager/Program Manager, many of your essential duties and responsibilities may include:

• Managing end-to-end delivery of individual IT projects, including scope, schedule, budget, risks and stakeholder communication, and leading programs of related projects when the portfolio requires it.
• Developing a detailed project or program plan for each initiative; monitoring and tracking progress against that plan; measuring performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Coordinating cross-functional teams and resources to ensure efficient execution and collaboration across programs.
• Developing and managing program budgets, schedules, and resource plans to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks and issues that may impact program and associated project success.
• Communicating project and program status, progress, and key updates to stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Ensuring that all programs and associated projects adhere to Duracell IT PMO governance standards, compliance requirements, and quality expectations.
• Driving continuous improvement by analyzing program performance metrics and implementing best practices and using appropriate tools and techniques.
• Partnering with Change Management resources to ensure smooth adoption of new systems, processes, or technologies introduced by the program.
• Defining and tracking project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting weekly on an overall integrated delivery plan.
• Ensuring assigned programs and projects are delivered on time, on budget, with quality and in accordance with the Duracell Project Methodology.
• Escalating pending decisions and significant issues to program sponsors, when necessary, in a timely fashion.
• Serving as single point of contact for project- and program-level questions and status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with a concentration in the field of computer science or related technical discipline.
• Minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience required managing IT related programs and projects, leveraging Waterfall and Hybrid Agile methodologies.
• PMP certification (preferred but not required).
• Previous experience managing ERP programs and projects is a plus.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective strategic working relationships with peers and constituents at all levels of the organization.
• Experience interfacing with all levels of business leadership providing program status, presenting significant issues and the alternatives to resolve, and attain approval for recommendations.
• Solid functional background related to IT initiatives with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development, systems administration, or infrastructure engineering.
• Strong demonstrated leadership of direct and indirect teams and associated leadership, mentoring and supervisory skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills include a high level of attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Excellent program management and team leadership skills.
• Exceptional working knowledge of MS Office applications, most notably Microsoft PowerPoint and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional working knowledge of Microsoft Project for program and project scheduling and tracking.
• Experience working with PMIS tools such as Monday.com, ServiceNow SPM and Azure DevOps is a plus.
• Ability to be a technical strategic thought leader as well as a "hands on" implementer.
• Ability to manage individual projects and scale to program-level oversight as business needs require.
• Prior experience working within the consulting industry is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to travel globally when needed.

   

   

Duracell is the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell’s products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a “can do” attitude is highly valued.