Senior Project Manager

Job DescriptionResponsibilitiesEnd to end management of successful client software implementation / integration projects, including administration of contractual deliverables and timelines for multiple, complex, projects of all sizesIncludes planning, implementing, monitoring, and completing projects of any size, ensuring effective management of scope, resources, time, budget, quality, risk, and communicationsAbility to set goals, evaluate performance, and encourage collaborationSuccessfully negotiate internally and externally for Project needs, schedule, and scope Constructively manage personality and client conflicts Ensure the timely and budgeted completion of projectsEnsure Project Management methods are used effectively and Project Management artifacts are readily available Ability to perform project control activities for complex projects simultaneously, including but not limited to:Creating and maintaining detailed project plans Weekly status reportsFinancial health reports to senior leadershipMeeting minutes Coordinating staffing activities using shared resource pool for any sized project Reporting of project review findings so that the most important problem and noteworthy areas are clearly identifiedExperience and ability to turn large scale, complex, troubled projects aroundDemonstrates honesty and compassion for customers’ needsManages the creation, execution and analysis of Project Change Orders and Scope of Work documents, including their estimates Establish and manage customer expectations, changes, or gaps in delivery and mitigate issues that may interfere with project successChallenge senior stakeholders on critical success factorsManages internal reporting and analysis for financial profitability across multiple and /or complex projectsEmploys an effective, diplomatic, and influential communication style that works across the organizational teams and regions to gain support and implement positive and successful change initiatives to improve overall Project Management processes and toolsEnsures best practices, tools, and processes by following guidelines and processes established by the Center for Project Excellence competency centerMaintains a culture of innovation, confidence and trust, best practice developmentChampions the promotion of integrity in all endeavorsAssists with mentoring in both hard and soft skills required for the successful planning, execution, delivery and support of projects and their productsDevelops detailed staffing plans by resource for internal resource allocation/capacity planningBalances the client and internal team needs to understand and ensure proactive staffing decisions to: Deliver projects in a timely fashion Mitigate / reduce staffing riskMeet business financial objectives Requirements5+ years of Project Management experience working with external customers7+ years Project Management experience with enterprise software implementationsEntrepreneurial mindset required, as the role needs capability of rapidly shifting focus and responding to ever-changing conditionsStrong consulting experience in Project ManagementFamiliarity with or background in HR, Payroll, or Workforce Management preferredKnowledge of software development process and cycleKnowledge of Agile and Waterfall project methodologies preferredAssociated experience in project delivery and/or Project Management qualifications such as PMI, Prince2 or equivalentProficient in Microsoft Products such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, SharePoint, etc.Proficient in Project Management tools such as MS Project, SmartSheet, etc.Additional languages beneficialWork flexible hoursAll other duties as assignedTravelMust be able to travel up to 50%, with the potential for international travelEducationBachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent years of experience.Potential Career PathProgram Manager, Delivery DirectorJob DetailsJob Type: Permanent-FT (AC Only)Category: ImplementationSalaried: Salaried