Job Description

This position is for the IT Portfolio Management Office (PMO) function which is based in Hyderabad and reports into the Director - IT PMO. The PMO, helps in defining and maintaining the standards for project management, project-related governance processes, and provide guidance in the execution of our projects. Project Manager contributes significantly towards establishing the IT PMO as a broader center of excellence providing project management services globally. Primary Duties & Responsibilities Program / Project Management: Oversee large / complex projects, and often participate on multiple projects / programs. Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from initiation to closure, for one major or several minor projects simultaneously. Prepare estimates and detailed project plan for all phases of the project. Manage the day-to-day project activities and resources and, chairs the project management team meetings. Define project scope that aligns with business strategy, in collaboration with project stakeholders Build an effective project management plan to plan, monitor and control the project execution Identify Risks, Assumptions, Issues and Dependencies (RAIDs), and ensure mitigation plans are setup to control them Develop and manage all aspects of project and program engagement from planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and issues. Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables. Ensure that projects and programs are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards. Create and support core PMO processes (Control documents, Reporting, Managing Risks and Issues, Change Management, Planning and Dependency Management) Governance and Communication: Contributes towards defining and Implementing Governance framework to have a structured approach to govern the PMO initiatives Manage a central repository of the project artifacts like project scope, schedules etc. Monitors and reports on the progress of all program / project activities within the project including significant milestones and any conditions which would affect project cost or schedule Develop and execute an efficient communication strategy for ensuring communication with all levels of management and working group, within and across cross-functional teams. Deliver appropriate and effective executive level communication. Continuous Improvement: Participate in establishing practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities for the PMO organization. Play a proactive role in the promotion of project management methods and standards, implementation of good project management practice, and the monitoring of certain projects Record the learnings and experience through appropriate review meetings with stakeholders Coaching / Mentorship: Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project and program team members. Plans and directs the work of project managers / project coordinators Provides coaching and mentoring to junior Project Managers / Non-PMO Project Managers on Project Management Methodologies and Best Practices Education, Experience And Skills Bachelors or Masters in Engineering with a minimum 13+ years of overall IT experience Experience with managing multiple IT Projects / Programs concurrently in MES / INFRA / ERP/ CRM technologies, using agile methodologies is preferred 10+ years\' experience in IT Project / Program management, PMO, especially large scale projects, in multi-location and multi-functional established firms. Demonstrated experience effectively working with multiple, diverse stakeholders in a complex project environment within a cross-functional matrix environment Domain knowledge on Manufacturing / Supply Chain Management is preferred Flexibility with proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities Strong organizational, multitasking, and collaboration skills in various work environments including complex, matrix environments Proven ability to work in an ambiguous environment and collaborate across multiple areas in order to achieve a common business objective Extensive understanding of project and program management principles, methods and techniques Analytical and strong organizational skills, with excellent verbal and written ability Proficiency with related software tools including but not limited to JIRA, MS Project, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, Visio etc. Certification in PgMP / PMP / SCRUM Master is desired Working Conditions Role may require the candidate to participate in meetings outside of site\'s business hours, as most of the projects executed by the IT PMO has project team members and business stakeholders located in various time zones. The work mode of Finisar India is Hybrid i.e. 3 days at office. Culture Commitment Ensure adherence to company\'s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.: I ntegrity - Create an Environment of Trust C ollaboration - Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas A ccountability - Own the Process and the Outcome R espect - Recognize the Value in Everyone E nthusiasm - Find a Sense of Purpose in Work Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Finisar India (Subsidiary of Coherent Corp) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. About Us Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It\'s an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us! 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