Project manager

The o9 MEU PM manages the operational rigor of regional and local deployment activities. This role requires a structured, detail-oriented professional who can translate the central program's plans into regional and local activity tracking, coordinate dependencies, and ensure reporting is accurate and timely. Operating under the leadership of the o9 Program Lead, this role works within the guidelines of the overall program and collaborates closely with the o9 MDS PM for the region and the Program PMO.

• Maintain the regional and local level deployment plan, tracking milestones, activities, and deliverables across all workstreams. Align the BU plan with the overall program schedule.
• Compile and distribute regular status reports for the different project stakeholders and the program PMO, highlighting progress, risks, issues, and actions in a clear and consistent format.
• Identify and track cross-functional dependencies and BU-specific risks. Ensure risks are logged, owners assigned, and mitigations are tracked to closure.
• Coordinate the scheduling of BU resources for program activities including workshops, testing cycles, data validation, cut-over tasks and training — working closely with functional leads.
• Work with the BU Change Leads and stakeholders to create awareness, build solution understanding and support with training.
• Prepare agendas, materials, and minutes for BU deployment governance forums. Ensure actions are tracked and closed in a timely manner.
• Act as the operational interface to the program PMO, ensuring data flows and reporting deadlines are met and that BU inputs are provided consistently.
• Support the BU Deployment and workstream Leads in assessing and documenting the impact of scope changes or schedule adjustments on BU activities.
• Ensure timely completion of all deliverables per the project plan and methodology in partnership with the o9 MDS regional PM.
• Work closely with the Partner PMs & BU stakeholders assigned in the region.

• Solid project or program management experience, including planning, tracking, and risk management.
• High proficiency with program management toolsets (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Asana or equivalent); strong MS Office skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under time pressure.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to produce clear, concise status reports for a senior audience.
• Collaborative working style with the ability to interface effectively with both BU functions and the central program team.
• Ability to translate global program objectives into effective local execution
• Strong execution focus combined with strategic thinking
• High level of ownership, accountability, and delivery discipline
• Ability to simplify complexity and drive clarity across stakeholders
• Focus on value delivery and business outcomes, not only system deployment
• Будет плюсом: Prior involvement in a large-scale business transformation is beneficial

• This role will report to the regional PMO lead
• Moderate travel expected (up to 20%), driven by project requirements and primarily within the MEU region
• 18 months (100%)
• No Relocation support available
• Temporary (Fixed Term)