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Percepta Manager, Global Learning and Knowledge Projects in United States
Description
The Manager, Global Learning and Knowledge Services Projects is directly responsible for managing projects relating to needs assessment, training design and development, knowledge base, and training delivery within Percepta’s Global Learning and Knowledge Services team. This role is also responsible for managing internal projects and other initiatives as required within Global Learning Services. This position will oversee and ensure all change management, process improvements, and project functions follow best-in-class processes, and deliver assigned implementation efforts on time, on budget, and according to project specifications. The Manager, Global Learning and Knowledge Services Projects will also coordinate efforts between direct reports and other departments to support the global use of Percepta’s Project Management methodology. This role requires that the individual have comprehensive knowledge of Percepta’s learning services processes, in order to successfully support projects and initiatives.
Responsibilities
Assist clients and leaders with definition, design, and development of programs and offerings
Manage and coordinate internal teams in responding to RFPs, RFIs, etc.
Negotiate with external resources and vendors as required
Act as a mediator between department resources and internal and external stakeholders
Advise internal and external departments on resource capacity while tracking against new requests for business
Report on and manage all new requests and own prioritization
Lead, coach, and motivate team members on a proactive basis
Actively communicate program requirements and status to clients and internal team members
Foster transparent and constructive communication among team members, owning the responsibility for authentic and appreciative interactions aligned with the Percepta culture
Demonstrate leadership in ensuring a seamless flow of information between functional group leaders in GSS and with all Percepta, Ford, and TTEC teams
Communicate authentically and appreciatively with Percepta’s leadership to provide status updates and to proactively ask for assistance
Work with direct reports, internal departments, external vendors, and clients to ensure tasks are completed on time and within identified budget while meeting quality measures
Act as an escalation point for direct reports in coordinating resolution to program changes, issues, and risks
Track hours and expenses for program resources, as necessary, and work with finance to ensure appropriate client billing during program implementations
Facilitate post-launch reviews to identify successes and opportunities for improvement
Coordinate business continuity plan (BCP) and own DRP testing, ensuring BCP for all programs are current and are compliant with client business requirements
Mentor and manage freelance contractors and GLS Project Specialists on best-in-class processes to support the business with implementing new client solutions
Assist in the design and management of business improvement initiatives (internal & external) and development of new professional services and offerings
Manage and oversee operations of daily activities of the cross functional Project Team
Own the closed loop process between needs assessment, design, knowledge base, and delivery
Consistently demonstrate a people-first, customer-centered approach to work with the project management team, internal departments, external vendors and clients, and Percepta’s leadership to ensure tasks are completed on time and as needed
Education
BA/BS in a related field such as Project Management; Business Management, or Business Administration
Business Solutions Certification (PMP, program management, etc.) strongly preferred
Experience
6 years of combined project management, business process, and managerial or supervisory experience in a services environment (preferably outsourcing industry)
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in leadership, preferably in learning leadership, including remote and/or global managing of teams and coaching/mentoring employees
Demonstrated experience in business, instructional design or technical writing
Automotive customer service/BPO experience strongly preferred
Skills
Computer literacy with word processing software, spreadsheets, flowcharting applications, and project management software (MS Project, Smartsheets, MS Office, Visio) required
Excellent oral, written, and communication skills
Excellent time management skills and the ability to effectively multitask
Capable of effectively facilitating meetings and developing presentations
Detail oriented with a focus on producing various forms of documentation
Decision-making skills
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrate initiative and a high degree of professionalism
Strong critical and strategic thinking skills
Strong collaboration skills
Primary Location: United States
Req ID: 03WDG