SAS is the market leader in providing a new generation of business intelligence software and services that create true enterprise intelligence. SAS solutions are used at more than 40,000 locations, including 96% of the top 100 Fortune 500 to develop more profitable relationships with customers and suppliers; to enable better, more accurate and informed decisions; and to drive organizations forward. SAS Asia Pacific contributes to 20% of the international revenue, and we continue to grow at an accelerated pace. We employ close to 1,000 people in 14 countries across Asia Pacific. For over 28 years, SAS has been giving customers around the world, the Power to Know. Visit us at www.sas.com.
Due to our expansion, We have an opportunity for dynamic, motivated and dedicated professionals with the right experience, skills, knowledge, passion and drive to support our winning team.
IT / SOFTWARE PROJECT MANAGER
Responsibilities
Deliver and Implement Solutions
* Develops project plans and financial models for business solutions projects, e.g., campaign management, enterprise performance management, and credit scoring which may require AP wide resources or partners.
* Ensures software solutions are delivered to customer expectations and requirements by developing project plans, assigning resources, monitoring progress and taking corrective action where necessary.
* Provides project leadership and supports client development and issues.
* Ensure latest software and technology offering is implemented.
* Active consulting involvement in project qualification and definition phases.
Manage Project Resources
* Reports on time utilization, expenses and forward commitments.
* Reports on project expenses, progress, and profitability.
* Reviews all project member reports.
Team Leadership
* Selects, develops, and motivates groups of people on projects.
* Asks for and provides feedback on own performance and that of subordinates. Manages each project team member tasks and responsibilities.
Knowledge Sharing
* Implements and monitors internal communication plan to ensure best practice is in place.
* Promotes knowledge sharing and best practice development in project team.
* Develops and maintains ongoing relationships with clients and partners regarding solutions, project expectations, progress and issues.
* Develops and maintains strong relationships with all internal functions working together during pre-and post-sales cycle.
* Maintains awareness of client and partner’s strategy/direction.
Required Knowledge, Experience & Skills
* Tertiary degree in IT or equivalent technical studies/work experience
* At least 8 to 10 years of experience in the IT environment preferably with knowledge within the industries of Finance, TELCO, and/or Public works
* 5+ years of project management skills at a managerial level
* Possess leadership ability to improve team effectiveness and management of processes
* Ability to plan, direct and deliver projects to accomplish business goals by assuring quality, manage risks and provide value
* Experience in undertaking multiple projects with knowledge of using more than 1 project management methodology. Certification in an accepted accreditation of Project Management (i.e. PMP, CITPM, etc…)
* Possess strong communication in areas of facilitation, negotiation and presentation skills
* Ability to work within a team to promote cooperation and open knowledge sharing approach to provide integrated solutions to clients
* Business and industry knowledge to underpin project management
Interested applicants are invited to apply strictly by email to: careers.apac@sas.com
All applicants are required to provide a comprehensive resume (in word document) demonstrating how their experience meets the above criteria.
Please state position applied for in the subject heading in your email.
We regret that only short-listed candidates will be notified
