IT Project Manager

We are searching for an IT Project Manager that will be part of TOMRA´s Group IT team at TOMRA´s headquarter in Asker.

Work tasks include:

IT Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects (plan, organize, implement) of technical projects in the Group IT Business Unit, which includes delegating tasks to a team of employees/consultants to ensure projects are completed within scope, on time and within specified budget.  

• Project resource management
• Project financial management
• Project risk management
• Project change management plan
• Facilitate handover to Operations including relevant documentation
• Follows prescribed project governance
• Updates projects progress & outcomes to IT Portfolio Manager & Project Steering Group
• Provide input, estimates & project proposals to management for next budgeting year
• Creates Project Mandates in collaboration with business stakeholder

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for TOMRA’s IT Project Management & Change Management & Release Deployment Management practices (ITIL)
• Setting project goals and developing project plans to meet those goals 
• Maintaining project scope, timeframes, budgeting estimates and status reports 
• Collaborating on resource allocation and reporting project status to Portfolio Manager 
• Managing & coordinating resources for projects, such as equipment, employees & consultants and working with teams of diverse cultural backgrounds 
• Using project management tools to track project performance and schedule adherence 
• Conducting risk assessments & mitigations for projects 
• Planning & organizing meetings to discuss project tasks, goals and progress 
• Successfully closing and handing over project deliverables to operations 
• Collaborate with other Group IT department teams to confirm tactical solution robustness, alignment with architectural principles & delivers value back to the business

Required qualifications and skills:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business, or a related field 
• 5-8 years of project management or related experience 
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred 
• Proven ability to solve problems creatively 
• Create project budget estimates
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies, and best practices 
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline 
• Excellent technical skills including, knowledge of IT platforms, systems, solutions, network administration, etc.
• Ability to manage stakeholders
• Motivate other team members
• Expectation management

Additional qualifications and skills:

• Strong written & verbal communication & interpersonal skills (management and technical issue clarifications) 
• Time management skills/ability to multi-task across multiple projects & priority setting
• Systematic approach – methodical, plans ahead & makes clear priorities
• Experience working with stakeholders from international/multi-cultural environment is advantageous
• Willingness to travel

We offer:

• Competitive salary and pension
• A good collegial work environment
• Inspiring and challenging tasks in a fast-growing, world leading, technology company