Project Manager

Job Description

The Project Manager is responsible for providing project management for multiple customers simultaneously related to the implementation of a highly configurable MES software solution. The successful candidate will help translate and correlate business requirements to a project plan that coordinates technical actions for internal staff and will provide oversight and govern the entire lifecycle of the project from inception to project completion, escalating as needed to drive success.

Requirements/Responsibilities

• Coordinate internal and third-party resources across projects
• Accountable for timely delivery of projects, within scope and within budget
• Developing project scopes and objectives, considering requirements and technical feasibility
• Resource planning and allocation to ensure project goals and timelines are met
• Developing detailed project plans to track progress
• Using governance techniques to manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs
• Measure project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques
• Report and escalate to internal and customer management as needed
• Manage the relationship with the client and all stakeholders
• Perform risk management to minimize project risks
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Project management of multiple complex projects
• Collaborates with the team to resolve issues and organizes team to execute corrective actions
• Ensures project work complies with established practices, policies, and processes

Qualifications/Experience:

• Solid technical background, with understanding or hands-on experience in software and manufacturing preferred
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading projects for a software / SaaS company
• Solid project management and leadership skills and experience in delivering projects on time, within budget, and with high customer satisfaction
• Experience managing within the PMI methods and applying standard methodologies to achieve project results; PMP certification preferred
• Expertise and proven ability in risk management and mitigation
• Excellent organizational skills, capable of setting priorities and managing high workload
• Strong communication skills written and verbal including oral presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint (PPT)
• Ability to interact with multiple layers of the organization with demonstrated success initiating change and influencing at all levels
• Working knowledge and skill with Jira, Teamwork, or similar project management and tracking tools
• Self-starter who requires little guidance and works in a complete white space/ high adrenaline environment
• Demonstrated results and customer focus; analytical and proactive problem solving skills
• Demonstrated leadership presence, ability to multitask, effectively communicate & influence business/technical audience
• Excellent team player who is also highly self-motivated, detailed-oriented, and enjoys learning new things
• Possess a strong work ethic, including an ability to work and stay focused until a job is done regardless of time, day, and location are essential