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IIM Sr. BPO Project Manager

Konica Minolta Business Solutions U.S.A., Inc., Baltimore, MD, United States


Overview
The IIM Sr. BPO Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, high-risk, and high-value Conversion Services and Document Management Solutions that form the foundation of Information Services. This role provides strategic direction, portfolio oversight, and operational leadership, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with client and organizational goals.

The Sr. Project Manager serves as a trusted advisor to clients, a mentor to project management staff, and a key partner to Sales, Finance, and Practice Leadership. This role frequently manages multiple concurrent enterprise-level projects across diverse locations, while driving continuous improvement across IIM BPO operations.

Responsibilities
Project & Portfolio Leadership

Lead and oversee a portfolio of complex, high‑volume, or enterprise‑level BPO projects

Provide end‑to‑end project accountability from solution design through delivery and closeout

Develop and approve Statements of Work (SOW), project plans, schedules, and resource models

Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; serve as escalation point for critical issues

Ensure projects meet quality standards, contractual requirements, and client expectations

Financial & Commercial Responsibility

Own project financial performance, including budgeting, margin management, cost controls, and variance analysis

Provide accurate project estimates based on scope, volume, and risk

Partner with Finance on forecasting, revenue tracking, and financial reporting

Review and validate pricing, assumptions, and resourcing models for new and ongoing engagements

Client Engagement & Advisory

Act as senior point of contact and escalation for client stakeholders

Lead executive‑level client communications, including status reviews and governance meetings

Provide consultative guidance to clients on document capture strategies, process optimization, and technology solutions

Support Sales and Account Management on complex opportunities, renewals, and RFP responses

People Leadership & Development

Provide leadership, mentoring, and coaching to Project Managers, Supervisors, and Coordinators

Support performance management, talent development, and succession planning within the BPO team

Guide staffing strategies, including internal teams and temporary resources

Promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement

Process Improvement & Practice Development

Drive standardization and scalability through SOPs, workflows, and best practices

Identify and implement process improvements, automation opportunities, and quality enhancements

Champion adoption of new tools, technologies, and methodologies

Conduct post‑project reviews and integrate lessons learned into future engagements

Operational & Technical Oversight

Ensure compliance with chain‑of‑custody, security, inventory, and tracking requirements

Oversee quality assurance activities and output of assigned teams

Collaborate with Technical Leadership on equipment, software, and solution design

Travel to short‑term onsite client projects as required, locally and within the U.S.

Authority

Provide project‑level decision‑making authority within defined scope and thresholds

Oversee scheduling, prioritization, and allocation of BPO resources

Influence pricing, solution design, and staffing strategies for new and existing business

Serve as a representative of the IIM BPO practice in cross‑functional and leadership discussions

Qualifications
Education Requirements

Four‑year college degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Satisfactory completion of a business or project management curriculum from an accredited school is highly desirable

PMP, PGMP or similar project/process management certification preferred

Experience Requirements

Senior‑level position with 7‑10 years of relevant experience in BPO, document management or information services

Demonstrated experience leading large‑scale, multi‑location, or enterprise projects

Ability to express complex technical concepts effectively, both verbally and in writing

Ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience

Advanced knowledge of document capture solutions and software (Kofax Capture or equivalent preferred)

Strong project and program management expertise

Financial acumen and business judgment

Executive‑level communication and stakeholder management skills

Proven ability to lead teams through complexity and change

Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to quality

Strong customer service and consultative mindset

EOE Statement
Konica Minolta is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender identity, disability, alienage or citizenship status, marital status or partnership status, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

Konica Minolta Business Solutions (Canada) Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

Solutions d’affaires Konica Minolta (Canada) Ltée. est un employeur d'opportunité égale.

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