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WTW Project Manager in Lisbon, Portugal
When it comes to talent and compensation management, no other firm combines the human capital expertise, world class technology and global strength better than Willis Towers Watson. Our HR Software consulting services range from strategy development to highly advanced workforce planning and optimization solutions. Our world-class proprietary systems fully enhance the HR experience for our clients’ employees and ease the burden from HR.
The Role
As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for managing implementations of Embark, our Employee Experience platform, which is delivered as a Software as a Service offering. Please visit https://www.wtwco.com/en-GB/Solutions/products/embark for an overview of our solution.
This role is responsible for managing the life cycle of the implementation by managing project team members, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met, quality standards are upheld, and project success criteria are achieved. The ability to effectively communicate with the client, as well as internal team members, is critical to success in this role.
What will you do?
Maintaining client contact throughout the project lifecycle including regular client updates.
Provide effective communication with clients (verbal, written and face-to-face) to ensure high levels of client satisfaction.
Developing / maintaining project plan, scheduling meetings / calls, providing agendas, taking meeting notes and making them available
Organizing and motivating the project team, ensuring effective inter-team communications
Analyzing and managing project risks & issues
Monitoring and reporting progress (scope, schedule, budget, etc.).
Coordination and follow-up with client or other 3rd-party resources as needed to keep them on track
Ensuring completion, approval and filing of key documentation (requirements, specification, etc.)
Ensuring team members are aware of their budgeted hours
Assisting to eliminate roadblocks
Developing Change Orders during projects
Participate in testing – high-level review of site based on requirements and provide a second set of eyes.
Leading Internal and client debrief meetings
Ensuring proper handover to support at completion of project.
Participate and contribute to Transition to Support tasks
What are we looking for?
Experience in project management, HR Portal softwareand Consulting or Employee Communications
User experience of project management tools
Ability to effectively communicate and interact with all levels within the Clients organization well as internal team members
Ability to balance multiple priorities and initiatives, producing quality deliverables on time and within budget
Proven ability to gather and document technical requirements along with a working understanding of the project
Ability to make high level decisions utilizing problem-solving and analytical skills
Experience managing project financials, scope management and budget tracking
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Meeting facilitation skills
Detail orientated, strong analytical thinker
Demonstrated ability to work on virtual teams
Process driven with ability to modify approach
Must be self-motivated and able to remain focused on assigned projects
Ability to travel (subject to current Company Travel Restrictions) and engage across internal functions (Sales, Product Management, Consulting)
Flexible working hours when working on non-EMEA based projects
Demonstrated commitment to quality and continuous improvement
BS / BA degree or relevant experience (Nice to Have)
What’s in it for you?
In WTW, you'll find a professional yet friendly and easy-going environment in an office based in a fast-growing European capital. Come join a team of dynamic and motivating colleagues!
In addition to our attractive remuneration package, we offer:
Work-life balance. Mobile working or in the office? Flexible working hours? Sure, no problem. We decide together as a team when and where we work. Hybrid working is more than just a buzzword for us.
Monetary benefit. An attractive, performance-related remuneration system.
Internationality. An international management consultancy and the security of a global corporation with renowned customers.
Development opportunities. A steep learning curve and sufficient freedom for individual career development: You will dive deep into a variety of topics, both on-the-job and in intensive specialist training.
Cooperation. Learning from each other and making decisions together, collegial, appreciative and dynamic.
Customer contact. Quickly take responsibility.
Corporate events. Together we celebrate our successes and our community
WTW is an equal opportunity employer