Project Manager III

COMPANY SUMMARY

Northteq is a Salesforce technology company that makes digital transformation in lending easier than ever before. With over 25 years of experience and 150+ lending clients, we provide thoughtfully designed technology solutions that streamline the loan origination process for the commercial lending and equipment finance industries. Our flagship solution, Aurora, is a fully automated loan/lease origination system (LOS) and vendor/customer portal. Aurora enables lenders and their partners to automate the origination process from application to funding in just 3 minutes. We also partner with some of today’s most innovative fintech companies to create turnkey Salesforce apps that simplify and automate the loan origination process. Based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, we offer fully remote and hybrid career options; so, when you work for Northteq, you can work from anywhere!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Project Manager III is a mid-level role. You will lead Northteq teams through the implementation of our loan/lease origination software. In this role, you are expected to be able to manage projects and tasks of varying sizes and complexity levels independently. PMs are assigned multiple projects at a time, and you will drive project teams toward successful engagements resulting in employee and client satisfaction. You will also be expected to proactively identify and elevate project risks, where appropriate. You will contribute to and lead process improvement initiatives and mentor peer Project Managers. Essential job FUNCTIONS Leads and participates in strategic project planning sessions Manage all aspects of project life-cycle from start to finish. Create and manage project plans including accurate work activities, dependencies, and milestones. Plan, monitor, control, report and communicate on key aspects of the project such as scope, budget, schedule, and customer satisfaction. Manage project risks, issues, and project problems through to closure. This includes identifying and negotiating win/win outcomes. Prepare accurate status reports and steering committee reports and lead status and steering committee meetings. Manage and drive the change control process across the Northteq and client teams. Escalate, keep informed and manage-up to relevant stakeholders as required. Utilize resources in an efficient manner; clearly communicate work assignments and due dates. Coordinate and drive work activities across project team and other Northteq departments as required. Forecast resources accurately for projects assigned. Lead and ensure smooth transitions from sales to PS and PS to support. Build strong relationships with Northteq team and clients. Understand Northteq’s implementation process and ensure project teams are following it. Guide clients in implementation best practices and manage client expectations towards project goals and objectives. Contribute to the improvement of professional services process, methodology and templates. Coach and mentor junior team members Employee is held accountable for all duties of this job and other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in business or equivalent.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Must understand the full software development life cycle. Must display all Northteq’s core values. Ability to execute tactically and think strategically Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and communicate status appropriately and timely. Ability to persuade and influence. Ability to train and mentor junior team members Excellent customer service skills that build elevated levels of customer satisfaction. Independent worker who can operate with little supervision. Confident and capable of managing multiple customers and projects concurrently. Must have 2+ years of Project Management experience in two of the following areas: Software implementation Professional Services capacity Equipment finance, leasing, or general commercial lending Salesforce Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification preferred but not required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This position is remote. If the employee is located in the Twin Cities Metro area of MN, office space can be provided in our WeWork office. There may be occasional in-person meetings. Travel is minimal but can increase based on client needs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE NOTE

While this role generally follows a standard Monday–Friday schedule, occasional weekend work may be required to support client go-lives or critical product releases. These instances are infrequent and communicated in advance to ensure proper planning. We value work-life balance and strive to keep weekend work to a minimum. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this Employee. He or she will be required to follow other instructions and perform other work-related duties requested by his or her supervisor . Requirements Required Education: Bachelors Wish list Must be authorized to work in the United States. Must display all of Northteq’s core values. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong analytical, problem-solving and time management skills. Ability to meet deadlines and communicate status appropriately and timely. Location: Remote Employment Type: Full-Time Urgently Hiring Employee Stock Options Full-Time Permanent Remote Work 401(k) with Employer Contribution Company-paid medical and dental insurance Northteq is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affir GMT Work Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Northteq does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. join our email list to stay up to date onproduct releases and news. #J-18808-Ljbffr Northteq, Inc.