Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced and proactive Project Manager who can leverage a unique blend of technical expertise and interpersonal skills to drive complex programs to successful conclusions. You will translate high-level strategy into tangible results by collaborating with global, cross-disciplinary teams, playing a fundamental role in driving project activities for innovative solutions. The ideal candidate excels at building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders, inspiring change, and orchestrating solutions that fulfill Trimble’s compelling Connect and Scale vision. If you are a detail-oriented, self-starting leader who thrives on turning ambitious goals into reality while executing multiple concurrent programs aligned with our strategic objectives, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Project Leadership: Manage the full lifecycle of complex, cross-functional projects, championing new cloud product development through Trimble processes (Learning Cycles, S-Process, New Product Introduction (NPI), and New Technology Introduction (NTI)). Lead and motivate project teams, ensuring clear direction and accountability.
- Planning & Execution: Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management.
- Reporting & Communication: Provide regular, timely, concise, and transparent project updates in various formats (executive summaries, detailed reports, dashboards) for different audiences. Lead project review and status meetings to facilitate discussions and gain stakeholder approval.
- Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary liaison for all stakeholders, setting expectations, ensuring clear communication, and fostering collaborative partnerships. Develop strong working relationships with key contributors.
- Risk Management: Proactively identify potential risks and bottlenecks, developing and implementing effective mitigation strategies. Improve predictability by assessing impacts and putting action plans in place.
- Process & Tool Mastery: Utilize project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, MS Project) and continuously improve documented processes and program management within the organization.
- Influence & Accountability: Use influence, persuasion, and teamwork to drive results against clear objectives. Coordinate activities, manage trade-off decisions, and work within business and resource constraints.
- Continuous Improvement: Conduct regular retrospectives and continuously seek opportunities to improve processes and execution.
What Skills & Experience You Should Bring
- Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience and 3-5 years of experience successfully leading and delivering complex projects. PMP, PRINCE2, or similar certification preferred.
- Communication & Collaboration: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders (internal and external) effortlessly. Demonstrated ability to flexibly collaborate with technical influencers and decision-makers, navigating change management principles and diplomatically resolving conflict. Experience presenting to senior management and product stakeholders.
- Project Management Expertise: Proven ability to lead multiple complex system-level development programs, prioritize and manage time effectively, make data-driven decisions, and apply learnings for continuous process improvement. Hands-on experience with Agile and/or SAFe environments preferred. Experience in complex IT initiatives preferred.
- Technical Proficiency: Proficient with corporate productivity software tools, including Google Office, Atlassian products (Jira, Confluence, Trello), Smartsheet, and other web-based tools. Familiarity with AI tools to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Personal Attributes: Meticulous attention to detail, outstanding organizational skills, a proactive, self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently, and a strong sense of ownership. Strong problem-solving skills with successful implementation.