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Position Title – WRUFSPM042016
Sr. Project Manager – Pro. Services - ERP Financials – NA - Anywhere East of the Rockies – Up to $$120K DOE
2 Roles
Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
No Relocation or Sponsorship
Travel is expected to be in the 25%+ area – NA + Some International – Home Office When Not Travelling.
Location:
Can be located anywhere in NA, East of the Rockies near a major airport
Company:
Highly successful, highly profitable, very fast growing (30%+), private software firm (Revenue at $550M+), focused on delivering ERP, industry-specific enterprise solutions that empower people in service organizations, and best-in-class applications. Sectors include Professional Services, Non-Profits, Financial Services, Education, The Public Sector, Travel Management, Transportation & Logistics, Media & Publishing, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Healthcare, Retail & Wholesale and more. Great firm with an excellent history of growth - Lots of Upside – Excellent Compensation Package – Base + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits - Join a team oriented, collaborative, results focused environment and become part of an elite organization with great growth possibilities.
Position Responsibilities – Summary:
The Senior Project Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of ERP software implementations for our customers so they achieve the defined objectives of scope, cost, schedule, quality with excellent customer satisfaction. Our Project Managers work closely with our team of implementation and technical consultants. This position may provide professional Statements of Work and Services quotes to support our Account Executives in the Pre-sales process. The perfect candidate is PMP certified and has an ERP or COTS background as a vendor PM. This position works from a home office so experience working remotely or managing teams remotely is an asset.
The Sr. Project Manager will have the ability to handle multiple highly-complex projects for the Company’s most strategic clients.
Software is SaaS/Cloud & On Premise based, and project length ranges from 6-12+ months depending if full suite is implemented.
Reports to the PMO Manager.
Responsibilities:
· Define strategy to achieve a successful roll out that satisfies client expectations
· Manage the implementation of our products including developing a project plan
· Standard project management activities in line with the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) such as scope, time, cost, quality, issue, risk, contract and subcontract management, and project status tracking and reporting (including Estimate-To-Complete analysis)
· Apply and utilize the firm’s implementation methodology
· Lead activities to further develop the firm’s methodology, including tools, templates, examples, accelerators and programs around implementations, upgrades and other services.
· Refine and monitor metrics to assess the success of the project, team and individuals
· Liaise with client and staff regarding project implementation and issues, including regularly providing project status reports to management and the client.
· Prioritize tasks and coordinate resources on assigned projects
· Troubleshoot and resolve complex client issues
· Monitor cost, progress and quality of projects
· Schedule projects and ensure they are completed within budget, on time, and according to acceptable standards to ensure customer satisfaction
· Maximize the team’s utilization, particularly billable realization.
· Responsible for maximizing revenue and margin for each project by properly positioning PS value
· Work with Finance to ensure timely and accurate invoicing of customers
· Track and manage expenses for the team
· Prepare a post-implementation review and report
· Support Account Executive with selling our services proposition
Required Skills and Competencies:
· Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree and at 5+ years of experience as a Project Manager or Sr. Project Manager implementing enterprise software applications for external clients.
· Project Management Professional (PMP) certified or able to certify within 6 months
· Experience with ERP Financials, HR & Payroll or COTS business processes and implementations
· Fluent in the concepts of General ledger, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Procurement, Fixed Assets and Financial Reporting and Analysis preferred - Knowledge of Project, Costing and Billing, HR & Payroll would be an asset – At a minimum, experience with customer facing applications out of a product firm.
· Consulting skills and demonstrated experience in building strong customer relationships
· Experience as a vendor Project Manager
· Experience & the ability to handle multiple highly-complex projects
· Ability to work without supervision with complete latitude for independent judgment
· Superior communication, presentation, and customer relationship skills & the ability to engage and successfully interact with the client and project team at all levels.
· Exceptional team leadership and people management experience
· Superior negotiation, conflict management, risk mitigation, issue resolution, organizational and time management skills
· Ability to Travel in the 25%+ area – NA + Some International
Intangibles:
· CAN-DO ATTITUDE: Positive, self-starters who rise to the challenge and take personal responsibility for solutions and results
· CUSTOMER EMPATHY: Delivering relevant value to customers by listening, understanding and reflecting back what is heard and providing solutions
· HUMBLE: Respectfully collaborating in the best interest of the customer, company, team and self
Must holds a valid driver’s license & a valid passport (or can obtain one by start date)
As a condition of hire, a full background check is required.
Contact Information - (Resumes in Word Format to);
Gary Wright - President – Wright Associates – High Technology Recruiting Services
Phone - (508) 761-6354 - Email - GaryWright@WrightAssociates.org - WEB Site – www.wrightassociates.org
