Head of Project Management

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team. Job Title: Project Manager Job Location: Albany, NY Project Overview:
Company is undergoing an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) transformation that includes the implementation of new systems and processes. They 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 & Responsibilities:

Manage 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
Analyze 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.
Skills:

Experienced 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 environments
Education & Certifications:

• Degree in Business, Project Management, similar; graduate work a plus
• 5 years experience in a project management roles
• Certification in Project Management, or related skillset preferred.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.