Senior Project Manager

Description

The company needs a senior project manager to plan, lead, run, monitor, control and close its the company projects.

You are accountable for the full project scope, the project team, the resources and the project's success.

You act for the company as the main expert on delivering value to the customer and generating revenue for the company. This requires a solid grasp of project management in general and of the company methodologies in particular, plus the ability to earn trust from both the customer and the company teams.

You drive projects, make the key decisions, engage stakeholders and motivate people. You also keep short- and long-term revenue on track against agreed KPIs.

The company is a global enterprise software company with 7000+ employees on all continents and a billion-dollar revenue base. Its AI-based technology underpins its enterprise software products.

Responsibilities

• Apply your knowledge of the company contract structures.
• Build and run detailed project plans, keeping to budget and timeline.
• Allocate resources to deliver the project efficiently.
• Set up and manage project governance, reporting and financial tracking.
• Own status reporting to the Project Steering Group and key stakeholders.
• Lead risk management and address project challenges before they grow.
• Review change requests and arrange the adjustments needed to keep the project on track.
• Present the company Success Offerings to customers and stakeholders.
• Coordinate the team, delegate tasks and balance workloads.
• Assess team performance and advise people on building their skills and careers.
• Keep the team aligned through regular communication and consistent use of the methodology.
• Share project management knowledge within the wider practice.
• Build deep industry insight and use it in project delivery and client conversations.
• Spot upselling opportunities that improve customer satisfaction and engagement.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure project quality and compliance with the company Implementation Methodology, covering planning, direction and delivery.
• Advise the project consulting team on delivering high-quality service.
• Work with the Solution Architect to define clear implementation activities for each project phase.
• Build trusted, collaborative relationships inside and outside the company.
• Act as the link between stakeholders, senior management and project teams.
• Align the Project Manager, Solution Architect and leads throughout the project.
• Look for work beyond the core scope and pass those leads to Sales.
• Understand the customer's main drivers and match the company solutions to their value case.
• Apply a commercial approach to maximise customer value for the company, working with the Sales team.
• Motivate the team, give direction and build a collaborative working environment to hit targets.
• Resolve conflicts quickly so the project keeps moving.
• Handle challenges with political awareness and professionalism.
• Use deep knowledge of ERP systems and integration to run complex projects.
• Run projects using established methodologies and best practice.
• Keep up with product developments and assess how they affect live projects.
• Live the company values and help build a collaborative, customer-focused environment.
• Run project meetings and workshops to align teams and stakeholders.

Requirements

• University degree in a technical field, an MBA, or an equivalent professional qualification.
• Experience managing ERP implementation projects, ideally across the full lifecycle.
• Fluent English and the local language, spoken and written.
• Desirable: solid knowledge of the company Software.
• Desirable: experience implementing the company products.
• Desirable: knowledge of the target industries.
• Desirable: experience delivering a broad range of the company Consulting Services.
• Desirable: experience running projects with an Agile methodology would be an asset.
• Desirable: certification in PRINCE2 or Project Management Professional (PMP) would be an asset.

Conditions

Salary range: $84,300 to $112,350, plus bonus.

Hybrid working is available, so you can work in the way that suits you.

The company is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity.

Benefits

• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday leave.
• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401K with company contribution.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance and disability benefits.
• Tuition assistance.
• Community involvement and volunteering events.