Lead IT Project Manager

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT?

• To be responsible for programs of work that will span multiple technology disciplines, regions and MMC business units. This role is specific to technology projects driven by Merger and Acquisition activity.
• The Lead IT Project Manager will mManage moderate to complex infrastructure projects within the Real Estate and Business Mergers & Acquisitions portfolio to deliver business outcomes, ensuring that the projects are completed on time, within budget, and to a high level of client satisfaction.
• Develops and maintains detailed, robust, high-quality risk plan and project plan including resources, scope, schedule, cost, assumptions, dependencies, etc., keeping plans updated through the project lifecycle.
• Understands the impact of scope changes, change orders and adjusts project plans and communicates accordingly.

WE WILL COUNT ON YOU TO:

• Demonstrable understanding of the technology M&A life cycle (including divestments and joint ventures), from due diligence, risk management, security hardening, integration planning and costing through to full integration.
• Oversees the coordination and administration of all aspects of project delivery including planning, project financial management, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling program activities.
• Maintains the PMO Methodology and Lifecycle processes.
• Creates and maintains all documents that support the PMO Methodology
• Educates and consults with the PM group on the PMO methodology.
• Collates and tracks program status information and project artefacts at various stages of a projectsproject’s life cycle (finances, resources).
• Ensures methodology compliance auditing and tracks ongoing projects using the agreed tools at regular intervals; ensure projects are on course and follows the approved methodology.
• Analyses data and provides value add reports on a weekly/monthly basis to PMO Leadership and stakeholders.
• Provides induction and day-to-day support to PM’s and PFM’s on the project methodology.
• Meets with Portfolio managers and stakeholders to review data.
• Creates and maintains toolsets used by the Program Management group.
• Recommends corrective action on projects, if required.
• Works closely with the Program and Portfolio managers to review finances.
• Works with Finance to agree the finance templates and produce the weekly/monthly finance reports.
• Works with Senior IT management leaders to agree to yearly timelines.
• Supports Program Managers in creating budget submissions.
• Reviews and collates budget submissions; provides quality reports.
• Works with stakeholders to implement value add change across the PM.

WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field or have relevant experience
• Must be comfortable working unsupervised, able to work between all layers of the organization, including at CxO level, and be able to build strong teams and to deliver results.
• Project management experience leading infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with various project management tools and processes
• Experience with project financials
• Experience with Agile, waterfall, PMP with a solid foundation in project/program methodology
• A self-starter and self-directed to plan and execute projects
• Motivated, productive professional individual, who works independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal.

WHAT MAKES YOU STAND OUT?

• PMP, Certified Scrum Master or extensive Agile experience
• Knowledge about Real Estate M&A IT initiatives and infrastructure projects

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Work for a global company with excellent benefits and a dynamic culture
• Excellent growth/advancement opportunity
• Work in a diverse culture and global team
• Grow in culture focused on training and mentoring

Marsh & McLennan Companies offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits and programs including: health and welfare, tuition assistance, pension and 401K, employee assistance program, domestic partnership benefits, career mobility, employee network groups, volunteer opportunities, and other programs. For more information about our company, please visit us at: http://www.mmc.com/.

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC) is the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people. The Company’s 76,000 colleagues advise clients in 130 countries. With annual revenue over $17 billion, Marsh McLennan helps clients navigate an increasingly dynamic and complex environment through four market-leading businesses. Marsh advises individual and commercial clients of all sizes on insurance broking and innovative risk management solutions. Guy Carpenter develops advanced risk, reinsurance and capital strategies that help clients grow profitably and pursue emerging opportunities. Mercer delivers advice and technology-driven solutions that help organizations redefine the world of work, reshape retirement and investment outcomes, and unlock health and wellbeing for a changing workforce. Oliver Wyman serves as a critical strategic, economic and brand advisor to private sector and governmental clients. For more information, visit mmc.com, follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter or subscribe to BRINK.

We embrace a culture that celebrates and promotes the many backgrounds, heritages and perspectives of our colleagues and clients. For more information, please visit us at: www.mmc.com/diversity.

Marsh & McLennan Companies and its Affiliates are EOE Minority/Female/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employers

The applicable base salary range for this role is $102,900 to $205,800.

The base pay offered will be determined on factors such as experience, skills, training, location, certifications, education, and any applicable minimum wage requirements. Decisions will be determined on a case-by-case basis. In addition to the base salary, this position may be eligible for performance-based incentives.

We are excited to offer a competitive total rewards package which includes health and welfare benefits, tuition assistance, 401K savings and other retirement programs as well as employee assistance programs.