• Assists in the definition of the project vision, objectives, scope, Levels of Capabilities (LOCs), preferably before the contract is awarded.
• Ensures definition, monitoring and documentation of the project (detailed project plan, milestones, and resource plan), involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring functional and technical feasibility.
• Pitches the essence (why) on the solution of the project to the project team and stakeholders, while managing the overall change process implicated by the project.
• Is the driver to successfully deliver the project and coaches the project team (combined ILIAS and customer team) to achieve and communicate the desired results.
• Completes the project according to the terms and conditions (time, budget, quality …) set forward in the contract.
• Establishes and manages the project team availability (at location), based on resource allocation, set forth by the responsible leads.
• Successfully manages the relationship, in close collaboration with the account manager, with the customer and stakeholders, providing effective communication, minimizing uncertainty and involving the customer in the project.
• Reports and escalates to management as needed (e.g. scope change, delays, budget, etc).
• Recognizes risks that directly impact the likelihood of success and both formally (risk management) and informally manages and minimizes the risks throughout the duration of the project.
• Reviews and approves/rejects all project related costs
• Attends Monthly Project Management Meeting (Risk Reporting) and Performs Risk Management of the Program
• Guards Budget and scope of the project

Has experience on holistic thinking and:

1. Understands how the project (solution) fits the ILIAS overall strategy, priorities and business benefits
2. Grasps the essence on ILIAS processes and solutions 
3. Is persuasive and able to gain the buy-in of others to achieve ILIAS objectives and customer results

Has experience as a (senior) consultant and a proven track record in change management and:

1. Understands the interaction with the customer’s Project Manager and project members and the way to influence ownership, while achieving the overall change process implicated by the project.
2. Implements plans for a program of change and assesses the change readiness at the customer site
3. Maintains business and process continuity throughout change, monitoring the impact, taking any required remedial action, and refining approach.
4. Manages change considering structural and cultural issues. 

Has experience in completing projects within time, scope and budget. 

1. Orchestrates projects to develop or implement new, internal or externally defined processes to meet identified business needs.
2. Defines activities, responsibilities, critical milestones, resources, skills needs, interfaces and budget, optimizes costs and time utilization, minimizes waste and strives for high quality.
3. Delivers project on time, on budget and in accordance with original requirements taking into account changing circumstances.

Has experience with 

1. Earned Value Management, 
2. Kotter change management principles 
3. guiding the people through the emotional responses of the Kübler-Ross Change Curve
4. working in small project teams on site

Has affinity with logistics, aviation, Defense Industry and/or Military Operations. 
Is willing to travel for work and be onsite the project throughout the duration of the project.

If, as icing on the cake, you are someone who likes to work within a team of international experts and take a key role of the future of these unique products with a worldwide audience, then I suggest you take a chance and who knows, you might be our next super-powered colleague!
Let Youness know what your talents are and send your CV to youness.kaissi@ilias-solutions.com