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The Elevator Pitch: Why will you enjoy this new opportunity?

Working as an Associate Project Managers, you will work with our highly talented and experienced VMware Professional Services (PS) Team to deliver solutions and outcomes to our customers. You will be responsible for leading PS projects that are of low to medium complexity, from initiation to close out. 98% of Fortune 500 Companies use VMware Technology! If you are interested in working with some of the most advanced companies in the world that turn to VMware to manage, grow and transform their business then this is the right opportunity for you. We believe that creativity sparks innovation and inspires our employees to think differently and challenge the status quo. Whether it's the kind of products we develop, our approach to sustainability, or how we give back to our communities, VMware finds unique ways to bring people together to fuel creative thinking.

Success in the Role: What are the performance outcomes over the first 6-12 months you will work toward completing?

Within the first year of employment:

• Associate Project Managers will be a part of the VMware Academy and go through an intense 6 to8 week boot camp once joining the company, continuing to build strengths by learning from other experienced professionals within VMware. All new hires must be available to travel for the duration of the training.
• Once the Associate PMs complete Academy, they will join their field teams and learn the VMware Project Management Organization (PMO) methodology
• Within 180 days of employment, you will start hands-on managing the delivery of VMware PS projects to mutually agreed upon scope, schedule and budget and have the opportunity to work directly with the client and other team members on the day-to-day tasks and act as the primary interface to our customer (both internal and external) to manage the full life cycle of projects or programs.

The Work: What type of work will you be doing? What assignments, requirements, or skills will you be performing on a regular basis?

Our Associate Project Managers can expect the following work assignments:

• Manage the execution of the project plan and the detailed Statement of Work (SOW) developed for the customer.
• Manage the goals and scope of a project to ensure VMware's commitments to the customer are achieved.
• Prepare and maintain clear and concise activity/progress/time recording reports in accordance with VMware's standards and submits to customers, management and Sales.
• Manage the implementation and daily activities, which are coordinated with VMware and/or partner resources.
• Communicate project budget and resource allocation to sales, customers and delivery personnel.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the satisfaction of the customer and account team.
• Communicate to all stakeholders and concerned parties any existing or potential customer escalation issues
• Create and manage the VMware Project Change process as needed.
• Stay informed of current industry trends and new technology through professional associations, continued professional development, VMware required quarterly training, trade journals, networking, and associated training and seminars.
• Articulate and evangelize the value of the VMware Solutions and Services business benefit to the customer.
• Provide a single point of contact during the project lifecycle for all aspects of the project.
• Maintain financial management and the processes for following and executing of revenue recognition rules and policies.
• Manage and validate weekly revenue forecast.
• Perform other duties as required.

What is the leadership like for this role? What is the structure and culture of the team like?

The hiring manager for this role is the Sr. Manager of Volume Services, within Americas PMO. A veteran of VMware for 10 years, he is passionate about driving a culture of inspiration, collaboration and both personal and professional development. Diversity in all aspects along with the VMware EPIC2 values drive the culture of the team. The Volume Services team is based out of the Atlanta, Georgia office and our Costa Rican office in Heredia, with some team members located across the United States.

Where is this role located?

This role will be based out of our Atlanta, Georgia office with work done from an office some days during a week and other days from a non-VMware building or working from home.

What are the benefits and perks of working at VMware?

You and your loved ones will be supported with a competitive and comprehensive benefits package. Below are some highlights, or you can view the complete benefits package by visiting www.benefits.vmware.com.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical Coverage, Retirement, and Parental Leave Plans for All Family Types
• Generous Time Off Programs
• 40 hours of paid time to volunteer in your community
• Rethink's Neurodiversity program to support parents raising children with learning or behavior challenges, or developmental disabilities
• Financial contributions to your ongoing development (conference participation, trainings, course work, etc.)
• Wellness reimbursement and online fitness and wellbeing classes

This job requisition is not eligible for employment-based immigration sponsored by VMware.

VMware is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: VMware is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at VMware are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. VMware will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. VMware encourages applicants of all ages. VMware will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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