Project Manager (Contractor)
Overview:
International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transformation Project Manager (Contractor) to support our organization by providing project management across key strategic priorities and initiatives. This role will report to the Director of Transformation Business Operations and will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, business process re-engineering, and organizational change, with experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects.
This is a contract position reporting to the EVP of Transformation Business Operations.
Contract length: 3- 4 months. The duration and terms of the contract will be discussed with selected candidates.
This contract position will be a remote/hybrid role with a preferred location of Needham, the NYC metropolitan area or the East Coast.
Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.
Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDG/IDC would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.) to communicate with prospective candidates. If you receive any communication outside of our formal communications channels, please ignore it and block the sender or caller. In addition, we do not ask candidates to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Facilitate collaboration among business leaders, subject matter experts, and project teams to drive change and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance project execution and business operations.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and adoption of transformation initiatives through change management strategies and effective communication.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Qualifications:
• BS/BA in Business, Operations, or a related discipline preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management, business transformation, or process improvement.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong business process analysis and project management skills.
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.
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International Data Corporation (IDC) is seeking a dynamic and experienced Transformation Project Manager (Contractor) to support our organization by providing project management across key strategic priorities and initiatives. This role will report to the Director of Transformation Business Operations and will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive business process improvements, operational efficiencies, and strategic transformation efforts. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, business process re-engineering, and organizational change, with experience in managing complex, cross-functional projects.
This is a contract position reporting to the EVP of Transformation Business Operations.
Contract length: 3- 4 months. The duration and terms of the contract will be discussed with selected candidates.
This contract position will be a remote/hybrid role with a preferred location of Needham, the NYC metropolitan area or the East Coast.
Why IDC?
IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year which is one of the highest accolades for the technology market research industry.
Recruitment Fraud Notice: IDG/IDC would like to inform you that we conduct our formal communications via corporate email, our Applicant Tracking System iCIMS, LinkedIn messaging, or directly by phone. We do not use any other platform (including Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, text, instant message, etc.) to communicate with prospective candidates. If you receive any communication outside of our formal communications channels, please ignore it and block the sender or caller. In addition, we do not ask candidates to provide sensitive personally identifiable information such as bank account or social security numbers. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to represent a job offer, please report it as potential job fraud to law enforcement.
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage transformation projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives.
• Partner with key stakeholders across the organization to define project scope, deliverables, and success metrics.
• Facilitate collaboration among business leaders, subject matter experts, and project teams to drive change and improve operational effectiveness.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Identify and drive process improvements to enhance project execution and business operations.
• Ensure stakeholder engagement and adoption of transformation initiatives through change management strategies and effective communication.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.
Qualifications:
• BS/BA in Business, Operations, or a related discipline preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience in project management, business transformation, or process improvement.
• Proven track record of managing complex projects with cross-functional teams.
• Strong business process analysis and project management skills.
• Excellent documentation and attention to detail.
• Ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively across different teams and levels of the organization.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders.
• Proficiency in project management and collaboration tools such as MS Project, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Visio.
IDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to mental or physical disability, handicap, race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, ancestry, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status or other categories protected by law.
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