Assistant Manager Projects

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Knowledge and Skill to read technical documents to comprehend customer requirements
Ability to break down the project into tasks, sequence them and estimate the time for each task
Create a Gantt chart to represent the project schedule in Excel or MS Projects
Keep track of and report on project progress
Identify and create stake holders list and develop communication matrix (internal and external stake holders)
Escalate completion of individual tasks and highlight delays in particular
Identify the Critical Path of the project and monitor the same
develop an alternate execution plan to complete the project on time
Identify Project Risks, Maintain Risk register and risk cube and monitor risks till closure

Qualifications:
Prior cross-functional and business experience with high-technology customers, products, and processes preferred.
Working knowledge of the Project Management five stage process. Knowledge of and demonstrated experience applying formal PM tools and techniques (e.g. scheduling, cost management, change control, risk management, etc.)
Proficient with the majority of project management tools, including, but not limited to: scheduling, cost management, change control, time management, scope and resources, work breakdown structures, and risk management.
Effective use of interpersonal and presentation skills and negotiation principles with varied audiences.
Proficiency with financial analysis (e.g. cost breakdowns, risk analysis, budget, etc). Experience with cost, contract terms and conditions, and profit decisions.
Ability to support and develop the project team through training and individual coaching.