About the role
The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives. This role leads a variety of projects including launching new products and services, large-scale application development, systems integration, BPO arrangements, operational efficiency improvements, process engineering, and infrastructure upgrade and deployment. Operating as an individual contributor managing matrixed teams, the purpose of this role is to drive the successful execution of these initiatives in alignment with organizational standards and industry best practices.
This is a hybrid position based at our Prague office.
Key Responsibilities
- Accountable for defining, planning, orchestrating, and delivering enterprise-wide, cross-functional strategic initiatives and IT deliverables.
- Directly manages all parts of the project life cycle and works with matrix IT partners to oversee all SDLC phases of a project.
- Rigorously manages project scope, milestones, and integrated plans to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Validates financial forecasts, provides on-going reconciliation of resources, and manages related project expenditures.
- Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in routinely briefing key stakeholders on different aspects of assigned initiatives, representing the project in governance forums.
Required:
- 7 to 10 years of IT Project Management Experience in a multinational company, with proven experience in Oracle Fusion ERP implementations.
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or technology.
- PMP, PRINCE2, or Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification.
Skills you need to succeed:
- Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively with solid influencing skills and sound business and technical acumen.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills at all levels, with the ability to build trust, resolve conflicts, and motivate teams under pressure.
What we offer
Here's a glimpse of the great benefits you can expect:
- Health & Financial Benefits: Benefit from an annual medical check-up (1 day long), a monthly contribution to pension insurance 900 CZK, meal vouchers 180 CZK per day, 5 000 CZK vouchers (flexipass) annually and an Iphone for your personal use.
- Time Off: Enjoy 25 vacation days plus 3 sick days annually, and parental leave according to law.
- Flexible Work & Commute:
- Benefit from a flexible work arrangement (Monday always in office, plus one additional day of your choice).
- We offer free parking at the Distribution Center (industrial area) and a contribution for public transportation for those without company cars.
- Professional Development: We invest in your growth with individually set-up development plans with managers and language courses available for all, including our shop floor team.
- Well-being & On-site Perks: Access to Lyra, our confidential Employee Assistance Program, for personal and professional support. You'll also receive meal vouchers, and enjoy free coffee/tea at the workplace. We offer vouchers for culture/pharmacy and a multisport card.
Why join Avery Dennison
We are a global materials science and digital identification solutions company with locations in over 50 countries, and approximately 35,000 employees worldwide. As a science and innovation company, we believe that diverse teams are stronger teams. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and courage, where you can grow your career with a company that has innovation in its DNA. Founded on creating real-world impact to enable a better future, we strive to provide an open, collaborative culture where diversity of thought is encouraged and respected. Hear from our employees about what it's like working at Avery Dennison. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
At Avery Dennison, we work with the biggest brands in the FMCG, apparel, automotive, and pharma industries. Our Avery Dennison spol.s.r.o. location, founded in 1992, is a collaborative and dynamic environment that supports approximately 35 talented individuals. Key functions at this site include sales team, customer team, technical team, laboratory, HR, graphic division, credit service and DC operators, offering diverse career paths and opportunities for growth.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to a disability, please contact us to request an accommodation via Requestaccomodation@eu.averydennison.com. In the EMEA region, we foster an inclusive culture through active Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Elevate, Unite, and our Mental Health group. Please visit our DE&I page to learn more about our Diversity, Equity & Inclusion approach.
Pay Transparency Statement
The hiring base salary range above represents what Avery Dennison reasonably expects to pay for this position as of the date of this posting. Actual salaries will vary within the range, and in some circumstances may be above or below the range, based on various factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant skills, experience, education and training, and location, as well as the job scope and complexity, responsibilities, and regular and/or necessary travel required for the position, which may change depending on the candidate pool. Avery Dennison reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.