Senior Project Manager/ Senior Delivery Lead

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At OCLC, we build technology with a purpose: to connect libraries and make knowledge accessible worldwide, because we believe that what is known must be shared. Our teams work with complex global datasets, AI and machine learning, hybrid cloud solutions, and other technologies that connect people and organizations to the information they need. We value the power of unique perspectives and experiences to unlock innovation. At OCLC, your ideas matter, whether you have two years of experience or 20. Youll learn, create, and problem-solve with technologists, product developers, librarians, researchers, marketing pros, and support teams around the world.

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OCLC is consistently recognized as a best place to work by several independent programs We recogniz e and reward people and results with a comprehensive Total Rewards package. This means competitive compensation that reflects your unique contributionsperformance, experience, and skillsalong with exceptional benefits, including best-in-class health coverage, retirement plans with generous company contributions , and a commitment to your overall well-being.

• We know the best ideas dont always happen at a desk. Take a walking meeting around our 100-acre campus or enjoy lunch on the patio. Were committed to your successboth personally and professionally. Hybrid work environment: For many roles, t hree days a week on-site, with occasional additional days based on business needs .

• Free use of our o n-site tness center , gym sports , group exercise classes , and gam e room

• Onsite catering and cafeteria subsidized by OCLC

• Health and wellness events

• Work environments with individual and team spaces and the latest technology tools

• P aid parental leave and adoption assistance

• Tuition reimbursement and P ublic S ervice L oan F orgiveness eligibility

• Company-subsidized pricing on local tickets and memberships

Join us in transforming how people everywhere access information and be part of a mission-driven team that makes a global impact.

The Job Details are as follows: This position is primarily responsible for organizational support of project management. Additional work in the areas of performance management and process management will include consultative assignments. Oversee large complex corporate projects including those involving Enterprise infrastructure projects, regional service providers, regional OCLC sites and several internal OCLC organizations. Direct development efforts to improve the skills of the enterprise in executing projects. Define key competencies for the project management and sponsor roles. Oversee and continuously improve the project performance measurement system. Team with Organizational Development & Learning to develop and maintain an effective project management curriculum. Responsibilities

Project Management

• Oversee complex corporate projects and initiatives.
• Develop strategies for directing projects that deliver desired results, on time and on budget.

Project Leadership

• Organizational support of project management and sponsorship to improve the performance of the enterprise in executing projects.
• Oversees the project management best practices and procedures across the enterprise.
• Mentors project managers throughout the organization.
• Continuously improving the project management methodologies in the organization.
• Defining key competencies for the project management and sponsor roles.
• Developing and continuously improving the project performance measurement system.

Performance Improvement

• Work with peer managers in the identification, assessment, planning, design, implementation, and evaluation of corporate-wide organization development and improvement initiatives around project management.
• Consult with senior management to identify and solve organization performance issues to support attainment of OCLCs strategic goals and objectives.

Qualifications

Minimum Required

• Bachelors degree & MBA or equivalent work experience.
• 7-10 years of project management experience for complex projects including experience in multiple organizations and/or environments. Project experience should span the areas of technology projects and organizational development projects including process improvement and performance management projects.
• Knowledge of, and experience implementing, multiple project management methodologies and tools.
• Well versed with the Project Management Institutes Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK).
• Understands and exemplifies effective personal and organizational communication (written and verbal) skills including group facilitation skills.
• Organization development/change management/process improvement experience concentrating on the performance improvement for executing projects.

Desired but not Required

• Project Management Institutes Project Management Professional Certification.
• Budgeting/financial skills
• Experience with application integration technologies is desired but not essential including IBM workflow management software integration tools and workflow commerce software.

Working Conditions: Normal office environment.

ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.