Principal Project Manager

Want to help us simplify the world of data management?

Cohesity is on a mission to radically simplify how organizations manage their data to unlock limitless value. We make it easy to back up, manage and derive value from data while protecting data against ransomware attacks. At Cohesity, we’re encouraged to think big and we take on dynamic goals that require innovative thinkers. Obsession with our customers keeps us humble and drives us to keep learning!

We’ve been named a Leader by multiple analyst firms, and are prominently featured in the Forbes Cloud 100 and CRN’s Coolest Cloud companies.

We are looking for a Principal Project Manager who will be based in the field and Cohesity Offices. This is a critical and demanding position, works across the project services lifecycle, for controlling the delivery and profitability of our projects to the ultimate goals of enhancing our customer satisfaction. This role ensures that our customer solutions are designed, implemented and delivered to the highest standards.

The Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple projects within the Professional Services Consulting Team. He/she is expected to interface between our PMO, Delivery Manager, Architects, Consultants, Sales teams and Business Partners, to consistently achieve and exceed our goals. The Principal Project Manager manages planning, execution and projects closure within scope, timeline and budget. This includes project delivery engagements and delivering against customer requirements and expectations.

Willing to work with the Global team and serving other countries /regions if needed.

It is essential to possess strong and proven relationship, communication and organizational skills at all levels, a demonstrable “can do” attitude and possess a track record of successful project management in technology and\or advisory Services related organizations.

HOW YOU'LL SPEND YOUR TIME HERE

• Act as the primary point of contact for the customer with regards to Cohesity Services’ projects
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders, up to finalizing Statement of Works, supporting the account team in explaining the value to the customer and managing the financials with the support of abroad functions
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation
• Coordinate and lead project team meetings, ensuring effective communication and collaboration
• Providing ongoing engagement direction to internal delivery resources and/or subcontractors
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks, and implement mitigation plans
• Providing real-time Project Management and reporting to the stakeholders
• Manage project budgets, track expenses, and ensure financial accountability
• Providing the revenue and cost forecast for the assigned projects in our project tool
• Ensure Architects/Consultants timecards entries and in line with the project budget
• Ensure the project is delivered aligned with the scope of work, timelines and its financials
• Provide a proper closure of project to customers and internal teams
• Manage multiple projects
• Manage internal and external stakeholders during escalations
• Monitoring and reporting Customer Satisfaction

WE’D LOVE TO TALK TO YOU IF YOU HAVE MANY OF THE FOLLOWING

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
• PMP or PRINCE2 certification (nice to have)
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in project management in IT Services
• Proven experience and comprehension of IT solutions
• Able to work independently and run projects
• Very good communication and presentation skills (verbal/written/presentation)
• Work and adapt in dynamic and international environments
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with other members of the Consulting Services Organization, Technical Services, and Sales
• Can prioritize a heavy workload to meet both short term and long-term objectives
• Changes or expands existing solution requirements with customer executive decision makers
• Possess the ability to manage expectations with multiple stakeholders, with conflicting priorities
• Manage complex projects that require a high level of negotiation and conflict resolution abilities
• Management of project delivery resources
• Management of customer, including a level of commercial responsibility and scope control
• Definition and ownership of the delivery methodology for the project
• “Can do” and “do whatever it takes” attitude and approach to working practices and demands of the business
• Problem-solving attitude
• Proven good escalations management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to travel - if needed
• Languages: fluent English(spoken and written) + local Asean region language as a plus
• Tools: good knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Office. Knowledge of other project management tools is a plus

*Singaporean citizenship with Security Cat 1 Clearance required due to project nature.