Project Manager - Growth Office
Growth Office Project ManagerLocation:
Seattle preferred
Avanade Core Competencies and Behaviors:
Customer Focus; Embracing Change; Teamwork and collaboration; Realizing results the Avanade way; Technical passion; Interpersonal awareness
At Avanade we place great importance on understanding your background and expertise that align to our Competencies and Behaviors during the interview process.
For more information on the Avanade core competencies, behaviors, skill families and how you can prepare prior to interviews, please go tohttp:
//www.avanade.com/competencies
Growth Office Project Manager (Job Number:
23189)
Description
The Growth Office PM is responsible for strategy, planning, and execution of programs designed to accelerate Avanade s growth trajectory. These programs might be sales focused, alliance focused, industry focused, or innovation focused; regardless, they are intended to be executed cross-functionally in partnership with the Avanade field businesses and potentially other global departments.
As a Growth Office PM, the individuals will be responsible for:
1. Working with Leadership to strategize, document, and design growth programs and imperatives
2. Developing a plan for executing and tracking these programs including engaging the appropriate field teams and other corporate teams as needed
3. Driving the execution of the program working collaboratively with other teams as needed
4. Tracking, reporting on, and otherwise driving status updates on the progress and results of the program with an eye toward delivering hard metrics whenever possible
Growth Office PMs will also be responsible for designing and executing the rhythm of the business for the Growth Office and sub-teams within it (especially Global Sales).
Lastly, Growth Office PMs will be expected to provide day-to-day support to the leadership team on presentations, communications, etc.
Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in project management or business management
2
years of people management experience
Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or marketing recommended; MBA highly beneficial
-Demonstrated ability to understand stakeholder goals and expectations, address any misalignment, and monitor and control a program to meet/exceed agreed expectations
- Demonstrated excellence of analytical skills; ability to read, and understand and analyze data to provide valuable insight
- Verified passion and ability to resolve complex issues and promote a result-focused, customer-centric culture
- Highly structured and process oriented with strong commitment to quality and timelines
- Proven track record in successfully and efficiently delivering complex projects
- Thought leader and innovator
- Strong relationship management skills these are roles with no direct control, so the ability to influence people at varying levels of the organization is essential to success in these roles
- Director role:
strong team management experience; proven leadership skills and ability to orchestrate and motivate direct and indirect reports
- Proven ability to influence and work with cross-functional teams
- Confirmed ability to leverage extensive network of inside and outside contacts to increase influence and to skillfully navigate complex situations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Primary Location:
United States
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time -
Job Type:
Standard
Region:
- Global Service Lines
Job:
Sales Support
Capability Group:
SN - Sales SupportEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Seattle preferred
Avanade Core Competencies and Behaviors:
Customer Focus; Embracing Change; Teamwork and collaboration; Realizing results the Avanade way; Technical passion; Interpersonal awareness
At Avanade we place great importance on understanding your background and expertise that align to our Competencies and Behaviors during the interview process.
For more information on the Avanade core competencies, behaviors, skill families and how you can prepare prior to interviews, please go tohttp:
//www.avanade.com/competencies
Growth Office Project Manager (Job Number:
23189)
Description
The Growth Office PM is responsible for strategy, planning, and execution of programs designed to accelerate Avanade s growth trajectory. These programs might be sales focused, alliance focused, industry focused, or innovation focused; regardless, they are intended to be executed cross-functionally in partnership with the Avanade field businesses and potentially other global departments.
As a Growth Office PM, the individuals will be responsible for:
1. Working with Leadership to strategize, document, and design growth programs and imperatives
2. Developing a plan for executing and tracking these programs including engaging the appropriate field teams and other corporate teams as needed
3. Driving the execution of the program working collaboratively with other teams as needed
4. Tracking, reporting on, and otherwise driving status updates on the progress and results of the program with an eye toward delivering hard metrics whenever possible
Growth Office PMs will also be responsible for designing and executing the rhythm of the business for the Growth Office and sub-teams within it (especially Global Sales).
Lastly, Growth Office PMs will be expected to provide day-to-day support to the leadership team on presentations, communications, etc.
Qualifications
7-10 years of experience in project management or business management
2
years of people management experience
Bachelor's degree in business, sales, or marketing recommended; MBA highly beneficial
-Demonstrated ability to understand stakeholder goals and expectations, address any misalignment, and monitor and control a program to meet/exceed agreed expectations
- Demonstrated excellence of analytical skills; ability to read, and understand and analyze data to provide valuable insight
- Verified passion and ability to resolve complex issues and promote a result-focused, customer-centric culture
- Highly structured and process oriented with strong commitment to quality and timelines
- Proven track record in successfully and efficiently delivering complex projects
- Thought leader and innovator
- Strong relationship management skills these are roles with no direct control, so the ability to influence people at varying levels of the organization is essential to success in these roles
- Director role:
strong team management experience; proven leadership skills and ability to orchestrate and motivate direct and indirect reports
- Proven ability to influence and work with cross-functional teams
- Confirmed ability to leverage extensive network of inside and outside contacts to increase influence and to skillfully navigate complex situations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Primary Location:
United States
Travel:
Yes, 10 % of the Time -
Job Type:
Standard
Region:
- Global Service Lines
Job:
Sales Support
Capability Group:
SN - Sales SupportEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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