NetCracker Technology Corp., a large software development company and one of the world’s most respected TOMS Solutions (Telecommunications Operations and Management Solutions) companies, has an opening for:

Head of Project management office department

Responsibilities:

• Organization and coordination to support a PMs’ key activities;
• Encompass program planning, governance and project management;
• Manage changes and promote the continuous improvement of project management related processes;
• Implements established policies, system monitors and controls to ensure the successful management and reports of all corporate initiatives in the program;
• Acts as central information source by maintaining and distributing project details e.g. Contact details/organization charts and contractual details;
• Researches, compiles, processes and coordinates project data e.g. Data entry, report generation, metrics collection;
• Plans and organizes work, coordinating and owning activities with Development staff, integration partners and Customer staff across al the projects;
• Responsible for the overall planning of projects by recommending approaches, identifying resources, and developing timelines;
• Owns projects budget and P&L responsibility for the project;
• Leads work teams of various sizes on engagements; plans and organizes the work for the team; determines, tracks, and reports on priorities and project status;
• Provides guidance, assistance, and training to team members and customer staff;
• Contributes to sales activities, customer development, proposal development, and closing sales.

Qualifications:

• Education:
  
  • High Degree.
• Experience:
  
  • Minimum of 5 years application software implementation experience and expertise in applying technology solutions to meet customer needs;
  • Minimum of 5 year working in similar role;
  • Knowledge of IT networking or Telecommunications experience (Fixed, Mobile Voice, Data/IP , Transmission systems, VoIP, Wireless  and/or other enhanced services) as well as BSS/OSS applications is a plus;
  • Excellent knowledge of R&D and delivery project lifecycle. Development/architect experience is a plus;
  • Detailed experience with project management methodologies like ISO or CMMI and PMP and associated tools. SI experience is a plus;
  • Ensuring formal acceptance of project results and delivery results to customer;
  • Experience in managing of different scale projects .
• Skills:
  
  • Strong background in working with Java, J2EE and Oracle;
  • Excellent communication and team building abilities;
  • Business-like presence and ability to interact professionally with Customers;
  • Requirements gathering methodology, software development methodology;
  • Expertise in selling services including RFx responses, proposal writing, financials, up selling and engagement management;
  • Fluent English language as a principal business communication language;
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills;
  • Strong project management ability and leadership, coaching and mentoring abilities and experience;
  • Strong skills in conflict resolution and problem solving;
  • Strong results oriented with analytical and interpersonal skills.

We offer:

• Opportunities for career development;
• Opportunities to make business trips (Europe, Canada, USA, Australia, etc);
• Professional growth in the international business environment;  
• Medical insurance for employees;
• Friendly atmosphere, sports activities and corporate events;
• Salary will be discussed individually with the successful candidate.