Project Leader - Internet

Purpose 

This position will play a critical role in definition, coordination and delivery of portal initiatives across the company, with an initial focus on supporting business projects focused on specific market segments supported by Analytical Sciences business unit.

 Key Responsibilities

Partner with business leaders to define and execute business initiatives focused on growing the internet services we offer our customers.  Initiatives will range from simple to complex and this individual will be involved in all aspects of the project lifecycle: facilitating definition of business requirements, defining project scope and detailed plans, and managing scope, schedule, resources and quality as the project unfolds.  Candidate must have outstanding leadership and communication skills and will be responsible for coordinating project activities involving a number of parties, including a variety of vendors and PerkinElmer employees at all levels.

 Critical Success Factors 

 

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in the software development life cycle, with demonstrated success in project leadership and business analyst demonstrated across several software / information management systems development projects.  Experience with project delivery in a global company and coordination with multi-location based project teams is critical.

 

Ø Technical Skills:  Minimum of 7+ years of IT experience and related technical project management experience.  Strong capabilities using Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office Demonstrated success delivering business solutions utilizing Microsoft Internet platform, including Content Management Server, Commerce Server and .Net framework desired.  PMI or similar Project Management certification desired.

 

Ø Communication Skills:  Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.

Ø  Management of Resources:  Allocates time and resources efficiently, able to adapt to shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency.  Demonstrates ability to be effective in a matrix-reporting environment.

Ø  Business & Organization Knowledge:  Understands the PerkinElmer business and the impact of the Information Technology organization on the operation. 

 

Ø Change Management:  Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.