Project Manager
Job Description
5+ years in an advanced management role (preference given to those with program management experience)
• Exceptional leadership, time management, facilitation, and organizational skills
• Rapid triage and prioritization during unscheduled calls
• Scope, schedule, budget management (plan baselines, critical path, earned value, change control)
• Execution across phases: requirements, configuration, testing, training, go live, transition to support
• Proactive risk identification and mitigation planning
• Outstanding working knowledge of change management principles and performance evaluation processes
• Awareness of ERP program complexity (integrations, data migration, cutover, controls)
• Experience in cloud, private or public
• Experience in modern project management tooling
o Jira
o Confluence
Responsibilities Duties:
Responsibilities:
Project Planning and Management
• Develop and manage detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to ensure timely delivery within scope and budget constraints.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage all implementation phases, including requirements gathering, configuration, testing, training, and go-live.
Team Leadership and Coordination
• Lead cross-functional teams comprising architects and technical staff.
• Assign tasks, clarify deliverables, and review the quality of work produced by team members.
• Foster team development and provide leadership and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
Risk Management
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to avoid disruptions.
• Develop contingency plans for potential challenges or roadblocks.
Stakeholder & Customer Communication
• Manage relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring alignment on project goals and expectations.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for customers, supporting a customer-facing environment where clear communication, responsiveness, and professionalism are critical.
• Conduct ad hoc customer meetings as needed to address evolving priorities, provide updates, resolve issues, and ensure customer confidence throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide regular status updates on progress, risks, and issues to senior management and stakeholders.
Budgeting and Resource Management
• Manage expenditure to ensure cost-effective project delivery within budget constraints.
• Ensure that projects have the necessary resources to effectively deliver the agreed outcomes.
Documentation and Compliance
• Ensure the maintenance of accurate project documentation throughout the lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with methodologies and organizational policies.
Knowledge and Learning
• Understand the unique nature of SAP and ERP-class software investments to ensure our customers remain confident in our understanding of their technology landscape and business context.