Project Manager (Non-IT) AO7157442

Top skills:
- Project Management Skills
- Cross Functional Communication
- Change Management Experience

Schedule: Fully onsite

Summary:
The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, etc or any other non-IT based project.

Job Responsibilities:

• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports and findings to clients.
• Analyze technology, resource needs and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.
• Confer with management, production and marketing staff to discuss project specifications and procedures.
• Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates.
• Skills:
• Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time.
• Knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and production methods.
• Knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Project, Visio etc. 

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related field.
• PMI or PMP certification preferred.
• 5-7 years experience required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITES/REQUIREMENTS:

Job Description
•       Manages Product Management planning activities including quarterly commercial business planning, Executive Briefings, Product Readouts, and task forces.
•       Ensures planning activities are aligned with target planning process monthly.
•       Communicates professional emails to account team, teams, and headquarters and articulates complex updates in simplified way.
•       Communicates face to face and asynchronously with Product Management and Cross Functional teams.
•       Develop and maintain excellent new and existing working relationships with multiple stakeholder levels within and outside the company.
•       Drive success in a highly dynamic, deadline-driven, matrix-management environment.
•       Leverage Project Management skills, including ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects, and discerning level of attention to each as priorities change.
•       Read and interpret reports, sales and marketing documents, invoices, contracts or related documents for insights and action plan development.
•       Initiates, develops, coordinates, and implements strategic project plans while planning for risks and opportunities for Samsung’s operational model.

Required Qualifications
•       Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required; Advanced degree preferred.
•       4+  years’ of experience in a telecommunications, CPG and/or retail industry supply chain, business, finance and sales operations management
•       Should have advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint knowledge and skills. Knowledge of SharePoint, Confluence and Jira a plus.
•       High energy and ability to learn quickly.
•       Can work under varying work pressures, flexible
•       Fluent in reading, writing, and verbal communications
•       Strong desire to work in highly collaborative environment, walks around the office and does not become chained to desk.

Preferred Qualifications
•       Work experience in data & analytics, marketing, business program and process management, communications, and/ or sales operations.
•       A Bachelor's degree in business management, marketing, finance or accounting is preferred, or equivalent industry experience.
•       Proven track record of driving successful product or program launches, communication & conflict management, company culture and engagement.
•       Implemented and managed the appropriate programs, polices, and processes necessary support a business driving to specific metrics and discipline.
•       Strong planning and operations skills.
•       Outstanding time management, attention to accuracy/ detail, organizational and communication skills (both written and verbal)
•       Business acumen, short / long range project planning execution
•       Understanding of product launch processes and product development cycles
•       A proven self-starter, good business judgment, and outstanding collaborative ability.

Necessary Skills & Attributes
•       The ability to develop and maintain excellent new and existing working relationships with multiple stakeholder levels within and outside the company.
•       Proven success in a highly dynamic, deadline-driven, matrix-management environment.
•       Project Management skills, including ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple assignments and projects, and discerning level of attention to each as priorities change 
•       Process Engineering / Business Transformation / Change Management experience.
•       Demonstrated competency in both oral and written communication modes for both internal and external personnel at various levels.
•       The ability to work either independently or in a team environment to achieve personal and team project goals, including the completion of assignments within and exceeding established time frames. A strong influencer with the relevant skills.
•       The ability to complete tasks and work assignments, based on sometime vaguely defined objectives.