http://www.jobster.com/at/company/Accenture?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers http://www.jobster.com/at/assets/images/jobster/logos/rss_logo.gif http://www.jobster.com/at/company/Accenture?hbxcmp=feed&hbxsrc=rss_company_answers Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:47:26 GMT Most recently updated answers at Accenture http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510236?answer_class=AnswerBase Fantastic environment to learn, observe and understand the business. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:47:26 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510236?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510235?answer_class=AnswerBase To act pro actively and stay open minded. There are always people to help you and there are always people expecting your help. Always something to do. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:46:43 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510235?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510233?answer_class=AnswerBase I have understood the complexity of the service delivery and the ways of bringing diverse people together to work collaboratively on quick, efficient and creative resolutions. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:45:26 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510233?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510232?answer_class=AnswerBase global aspect of your work swift learning business driven creativeness Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:43:49 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510232?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510231?answer_class=AnswerBase Resolve an issue related to very senior level manager who did not wanted to participate in the initiative because of his attitude towards using resources from different region and was worring about diversified management of the duties that were client facing. Very high level issue which required my soft skills, broad contacts network and understanding of the issue. By explaining the business need, presenting solution to his worries and taking care of communication problems I was able to successfully deliver the resolution in win-win perspective. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:43:10 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510231?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510229?answer_class=AnswerBase The Global aspect of the role and the challenges related to diversity awareness. Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:38:40 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510229?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510228?answer_class=AnswerBase Project related roles (PMO, Project Manager, EMEA Portfolio Lead) focused on project and service delivery in outsourcing services for internal and external clients. Majority of the assignments required my extensive exposure to global projects, skills in planning and solid communication habit. My primary responsibilities were: * Manage projects, commit resources and afford project deliverables within time frame, budget and agreed quality, Act as EMEA Portfolio Lead for Messaging and Collaboration and Security domain * Manager service demands and resource assignments, general service scheduling across operating units (globally) * Cooperate with Service Delivery Managers and Account Managers to fulfill SLAs and outperform client's expectations - basically keep client happy * Perform daily, weekly and monthly reports for executives, facilitate stakeholders and team meetings, manage issues, mitigate risks and play along security and law policies * Conduct pre-project analysis and translate business requirements into manageable analysis * Design, remodel and document processes, prepare presentations for different audience, act along global and local standards & policies (ISO/CMM, company standards and policies) * Budgeting project work and discuss WBS issues with finance * Provide expert knowledge on global Project Management tools (SMS/PPD/ITG/myScheduling/INS) - to support the global and regional teams. * Manage Project Definition Documents used by different PMs across IT outsourcing unit * Add to pipeline reporting and project portfolio status report * Maintain understanding of all skill sets across all of outsourcing deals to provide advice for assigning and scheduling appropriate project resources * Collaborate with different PMO, Resource Managers and PM, global wide to extend my knowledge and responsibility Through the role in Accenture, I have quickly developed an extensive global network of contacts across different teams, countries and workforces. (please, see my Linkedin.com\gstolarek profile for references) Global Resource Management Processes Documentation Project Project: Define broad scope of the project, set project deliveries to documents and process remodeling, global senior executive audience Role: Manage remodeling RM processes in global and local RM and PMO teams, and bind them into one manageable tool, document and manage testing of the processes in the new dashboard tool HP Project and Portfolio Center (SMS R7) Resource Management Project Project: Implement dashboard application to engage and manage all outsourcing project and service aspects of management Role: Manage Resource Management area in implementation of global tool for managing resources, capability, skill matrix, demand and allocation, absence and project/service delivery, create reports Global Delivery Communication and Diversity Awareness Project: Organizational and enablement initiative focused on global diversity - choices and risks - how to avoid and earn from them Role: Initiative idea creator, analyze and select buy-in techniques and manage communication PC Backup project Project: Global backup/archive internet tool for VIPs and management Role: Project PMO, responsible for communication and quality/test processes, research contacts and contribute to project documentation Communication plan and template reorganization Role: manage consolidation of team communication plan and templates Project Management Toolkit project Role: cooperate to prepare unified, standardized documentation for PM with guides, templates, contact information and manuals for Technical Project Managers to improve project delivery in time and within budget iPass implementation project Role: deliver consistent and aligned, international dial-in service with fixed billing rate and assured transfer rate for outsourcing resources, (PM shadowing) Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:37:19 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510228?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510227?answer_class=AnswerBase Be proactive, pasisonate about what you are doing and what you are planning to do, be open minded with broad set of skills. When experience is necessary - it is always good to be natural, focus on what you can deliver and have solid plans for the future. Positive attitude, cooperation and willingness are the essence; however the key to acknowledge this all is - flexibility! Fri, 14 Nov 2008 14:35:53 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/510227?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/317922?answer_class=AnswerBase Worked with clients in various industries - financial, telecom, govt, etc - mostly in IT infrastructure and network operations projects. Participated in all levels of projects, from project planning and analysis through implementation and operations. Worked on several projects that addresses integration of multiple business systems to share data and improve efficiencies. Tue, 16 Oct 2007 00:57:01 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/317922?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/304911?answer_class=AnswerBase Customization of Amdocs Clarify Classic and Web Applications. Thu, 27 Sep 2007 14:50:36 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/304911?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/301318?answer_class=AnswerBase I assist our recruiters with finding qualified candidates. I perform initial phone screens and recommend candidates. I also think of new and creative channels to find candidates for difficult requisitions. Fri, 21 Sep 2007 19:37:26 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/301318?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/299647?answer_class=AnswerBase Training Deployment Coordinator Single Point of Contact for manager training course for 4 operating companies, 5 trainers, and approximately 40 training sessions * Manage and facilitate all deployment processes with Deployment, Communications, and Technical Architect teams, using MS Project * Build and maintain relationships with Deployment Directors, Regional Deployment Coordinators, Trainers, and Administrative support * Document, resolve, and communicate resolutions on all issues raised as part of deployment * Manage and facilitate Regional Development Coordinator conference calls to discuss and resolve deployment issues in the field * Manage vendor schedules and expectations * Document feedback from the trainers to ensure successful deployment Enhanced Supervisor Role Training Developer * Design, develop, and deliver managerial training documentation using a combination of Power Point presentations and handouts * Develop management skills curriculum * Develop Microsoft Office support documentation (job aids) for management skills course including o MS Excel o MS Word o MS Outlook * Lead management skills course Train-the-Trainer sessions * Interview key client audiences to validate courseware design Oracle Systems Database Training Developer * Design and develop Oracle database end user training courseware * Lead Oracle database end user Train-the-Trainer sessions * Deliver Oracle database end user training to small classes of 3 - 10 students * Interview key client audiences to validate courseware design Wed, 19 Sep 2007 18:35:34 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/299647?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/296740?answer_class=AnswerBase Oracle EBS consultant, FA, GL, AR, AO Sat, 15 Sep 2007 16:07:10 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/296740?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282755?answer_class=AnswerBase * Provided a variety of services according to the current office service delivery model and operating guidelines * Coordinated daily Facilities & Services activities for workgroups of 5-20 employees ensuring timely, accurate completion of all tasks * Acted as back-up for floor coverage (as needed for TSA support) * Used judgment to anticipate customer service needs, resolved non-routine issues and took action accordingly * Evaluated systems and policies and initiated change when necessary * Solved problems by drawing on knowledge of other departments and utilized network of contacts * Acted as a resource for questions from workgroups and customers * Provided process definition, design, implementation, execution, and maintenance for F&S support for the TSA HR Services Program * Prepared daily, weekly, and monthly reports and reviewed key metrics associated with the office or workgroup * Conducted quality assurance checks to ensure service standards are being met Thu, 30 Aug 2007 07:34:50 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/282755?answer_class=AnswerBase http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/251156?answer_class=AnswerBase Accenture was my first job and the most important business consulting school. It was responsible for my consulting perspective, as well as my business-IT integated view. The to getting hired at Accenture is the will to learn, the flexibility to adapt, the ambition to take risks and stand out. Wed, 25 Jul 2007 19:22:11 GMT http://www.jobster.com/at/answer/view/251156?answer_class=AnswerBase