IT Program/Project Manager

KEMET, a YAGEO Company is a leading global company with an excellent reputation in the capacitor industry. Our mission is Empowering the Future with Innovative Component Solutions and our values are Customer Focused, Integrity and Trust, Agility and Speed, Collaboration and Team and Sustained Innovation.

We want to attract individuals with a global mindset who are innovative thinkers and who have a passion for performance excellence. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive individuals with a good sense of professional responsibility and work ethics for: 

The IT Program/Project Manager will build partnerships and manage stakeholders at all levels and this position will work closely with stakeholders to plan, manage strategic projects, communicate project status, activities and budget tracking and drives identification and mitigation of risks, along with resolution of issues. The IT Program/Project Manager exhibits senior level judgment in determining when to escalate to management attention. Maintains an overall governance and understanding of dependencies associated with resources and projects across the project portfolio. 

Position responsibilities and duties:

• Continuously develops & streamlines PMO related processes for scalability. Innovates & brings ideas for adding value to our customers, the PMO team members, & the overall organization
• Establishes and integrates PMO measures, metrics, thresholds, and targets to drive performance in alignment with business strategies.
• Manage multiple enterprise projects from initiation to successful completion in a fast-paced environment
• Manage project scope and completion of deliverables within project timelines
• Create and manage project plans in accordance with project life cycle best practices
• Manage communication and reporting of project activities across stakeholder groups and tracking tools
• Facilitate project meetings with various types and levels of stakeholders
• Manage project budget including capital/expense and invoice review/approval
• Manage vendors and third-party resources to Statement of Work deliverables and responsibilities
• Address project issues by identifying and selecting a course of action by taking into account the constraints and objectives in order to enable continued progress
• Tailor project management framework and processes to meet needs of project while adhering to management controls
• Establish alliances with other departments and organizations to achieve commitment to the project
• Identify and manage dependencies with other projects, enhancements, and production support activities
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of PMO methodologies, tools and best practice​ ​

Required competencies:

• Experience utilizing Portfolio & Project Management (PPM) tools such as CA PPM (Clarity),ServiceNow, JIRA, Microsoft Project Server, DevOps, etc. 
• Expertise in Microsoft Project, Visio and Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with collaborative project management tools (MS Teams, Teams Planner, SharePoint,Project Online)
• Ability to manage large sized projects (multi-million+ budget) from inception to successful implementation
• Experience with on-site, offshore and remote team members
• Advanced understanding and experience in of a variety of project life cycle methodologies including waterfall, Agile and/or hybrid
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively present to large audiences at all levels in the organization
• Strong teamwork, team management, and interpersonal skills at all management levels
• Strong knowledge and understanding of business needs, with the ability to establish and maintain a high level of customer trust and confidence
• Strong customer focus with the ability to set and manage expectations for scope, schedule, budget, risk and quality
• Ability to quickly adapt to changing priorities and deadlines​

Required education and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, management information systems, business administration, or a related discipline
• PMP and/or Certified ScrumMaster certification
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in project management and IT software development experience. IT SDLC knowledge is required
• Must demonstrate matrix management experience, team leadership, and business systems analysis or business process analysis
• Strong attention to detail, excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven customer partnering and relationship building with business units
• Must be comfortable directing others in a team environment, as well as able to work independently,
• and possess a strong sense of accountability and urgency in completing assignments
• Proactive, analytical, and process driven, with a strong focus on understanding and exceeding the expectations of the customer
• Proficiency utilizing project management software tools to support project plans, portfolio management, and document sharing​

What we offer:

• Working in an international environment with highly appreciation of people and talent;
• Pleasant people focused working environment with highly motivated team in which you can demonstrate your abilities and dedication;
• An attractive and varied job with a high degree of personal responsibility;
• Continues training and learning opportunities;
• Organized transportation to and from work (Skopje, Kumanovo, Veles and Sv. Nikole);
• 1 full course meal per day;
• Referral bonus;
• Private health insurance. 

KEMET is offering very good conditions and great opportunities for learning and development.

If you are interested in the position responsibilities and you are confident with the required knowledge and skills, please send your CV with subject line IT Program/Project Manager / your name and surname to: applicationmk@yageo.com

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The job applications will be kept in our database for one year