Project Manager

IT Project ManagerLocation: Albany NYDuration: 8 MonthsPay Rate: $60 - $65 per hourHybrid Role - 3 Days Onsite (subject to change as per client's need)Project OverviewCompany is undergoing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation that includes the implementation of new systems and processes. We are looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Project Manager to support coordination across and ensure quality within different projects related to our Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) implementation that impact the Canals Corporation. This contract role will report to the ERP Program Manager and a dotted to the Canals Strategic Projects Director. The selected candidate will collaborate with core project teams and provide project and program management services that will lead to successful development and implementation of a variety of initiatives ranging from software, process and policy updates across the Canals Corporation. The candidate will need to be strategic-thinking and have a problem-solving mindset, along with the ability to establish connections and build trust by fostering relationships. This role will work closely with multiple parties, including but not limited to, the system integrator, internal training departments, OCM, SMEs, and leadership. System training includes, but is not limited to, SAP S4 HANA, Ivalua and Workday.Job Functions & ResponsibilitiesManage projects from requirements definition through deployment, identifying schedules, scopes, budget estimations, and implementation plans, including risk mitigation.Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure that projects adhere to scope, schedule, and budget.Analyse project status and, when necessary, revise the scope, schedule, or budget to ensure that project requirements can be met.Engage business stakeholders across the business to understand and understand needs, develop guidance, and train on new processes and procedures.Work with Change Management resources to ensure change impact & benefit assessments are completed where required, and implementation plans are developed and delivered with end users needs in mind.SkillsExperienced project and program management professional, with proficiency in using project management methods to define, plan, schedule, and manage all aspects of a project.Experience leading successful medium to large scale, complex projects throughout the lifecycle from initiation through delivery.Strong experience developing and executing high-priority, cross-functional initiatives and projects.Extensive experience leveraging relationships and working effectively across all levels of an organization with internal and external stakeholders.Experience managing projects in rapid and complex changing work environmentsEducation & CertificationsDegree in Business, Project Management, similar; graduate work a plus5+ years experience in a project management rolesCertification in Project Management, or related skillset preferred.