Senior Project Manager (Europe)

As a Senior Project Manager at Zencore, your primary responsibilities include leading engagements that drive customer adoption of Google Cloud services, collaborating with executive stakeholders, and managing cross-functional teams. You will oversee project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring that customer needs are met effectively and efficiently. By providing strategic guidance and utilizing your technical expertise, you will help shape the scope of each project and facilitate successful outcomes for our clients.

Zencore prefers candidates for the Senior Project Manager role to have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Math, or a related technical field, along with substantial experience in Cloud Professional Services or similar IT consulting roles. Ideal candidates will also possess strong leadership skills, possess a history of mentoring others, and have a solid understanding of project management methodologies, particularly in cloud environments like Google Cloud Platform.

Zencore is committed to customer success by establishing strong relationships and providing clear guidance throughout the cloud adoption journey. As a Senior Project Manager, you will actively work to identify resistance and performance gaps, suggesting corrective actions when necessary. You will integrate change management activities into project plans and create measurement systems to track adoption, ensuring that our clients confidently transition to Google Cloud solutions.

The work culture at Zencore emphasizes trust, empathy, and collaboration. As a Senior Project Manager, you will be part of a team that values open communication and continuous feedback. You will be encouraged to challenge the status quo and refine your processes while sharing knowledge with your team. Zencore aims to create a supportive environment, where hard work leads to customer success and mutual growth.

While extensive prior experience with Google Cloud is not strictly required, having a significant background in cloud technologies, specifically Google Cloud services, is highly advantageous for the Senior Project Manager role at Zencore. This expertise will enable you to better support our customers and guide their cloud adoption initiatives successfully.

Managing multiple stakeholders involves clear communication, setting expectations, and ensuring that everyone is aligned on the project goals. As a Senior Project Manager, you should utilize tools and regular updates to keep all parties informed and engaged. Emphasize your experience in building relationships with diverse teams to tailor your approach to each stakeholder’s needs.

Absolutely! Describe a specific project where you encountered challenges, such as shifting deadlines or technical issues. Outline how you assessed the situation, involved your team to brainstorm solutions, and ultimately navigated the project back on track. This showcases your problem-solving and leadership skills.

Effective risk management strategies include identifying potential risks early, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation plans. Share your process for continuously monitoring risks throughout the project lifecycle, including involving the team in discussions and adjustments as necessary.

To ensure timely project delivery, it's crucial to create a detailed project plan with clear milestones and deadlines. Stress the importance of regular status updates and maintaining flexibility to adapt to any challenges that arise, allowing you to adjust timelines effectively while keeping stakeholders informed.

Mention specific tools you're familiar with, such as Trello, Jira, Asana, or Google Workspace. Highlight how these tools facilitate communication, track project progress, and enhance collaboration among distributed teams, particularly in remote settings like Zencore.

Prioritizing tasks involves evaluating their importance and urgency. Discuss your method for identifying high-impact tasks and delegating appropriately, while also keeping stakeholders informed. This demonstrates your ability to manage pressure and ensure project success even under challenging timelines.

A robust approach to change management includes assessing the impact of changes, communicating with stakeholders, and providing support and training to the team. Focus on how you integrate change management practices into your project plans to ease transitions and minimize disruption.

Share examples of how you've mentored colleagues, discussing your approach to knowledge sharing and skill development. Emphasize the positive outcomes, like improved team performance or enhanced capabilities in project delivery.

Handling conflicts requires strong interpersonal skills. Illustrate your conflict resolution approach by sharing an example of a past conflict, how you facilitated communication, and reached a resolution that satisfied all parties involved, thereby maintaining team cohesion.

Highlight your relevant experience with Google Cloud, your strong communication skills, and your passion for customer success. Discuss how your values align with Zencore’s culture and your eagerness to contribute to the team's growth and the successful cloud adoption of clients.