Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Stoneridge Software is a recognized leader in implementing business software solutions, focusing on Microsoft Dynamics applications. They are seeking an experienced Project Management Team Manager to oversee a team of project managers and ensure successful project delivery while fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented team environment.
Responsibilities
- Manage a team with a diverse background and experiences while ensuring their self-development and career advancement plans are established, well-communicated and executed effectively
- Establish and achieve team and individual targets; this includes identifying appropriate professional skill and technical mentoring plans for each team member through effective performance management techniques
- Participate in resourcing decisions along with other Project Management Team Managers and Senior Leadership, carefully balancing capacity across the team with Stoneridge Software's other priorities
- Ensure direct reports’ utilization and other operational metrics are consistently met
- Lead and ensure direct reports are practicing the Stoneridge Software implementation methodology including continuous improvement activities
- Build and manage strong relationships with internal teams to facilitate the sharing of information to ensure informed business prioritization and decision making
- Collaborate across delivery departments to ensure "On-brand Delivery" to projects
- Operate as an outstanding people leader, with proven track record of attracting, retaining, and cultivating high performing talent that is both a company fit and will contribute in meaningful ways to the long-term goals of Stoneridge Software
- Partner with the Director of Project Management to drive the improvement, implementation and maintenance of Project Management standards, methodologies, processes, tools, and templates
- Act as client-facing escalation point as needed
- Lead and manage successful delivery of Dynamics 365 projects
- Work with Stoneridge Leadership to create trusting executive relationships with our clients' teams and client key stakeholders
- Understand project (including client's) resource capabilities and constraints and adjust the project plan accordingly
- Manage project scope, team activities and project dependencies to ensure on time and within budget (and other KPIs) project deliverables that meet the client’s stated objectives and goals
- Drive effective project communication through organizing and leading steering committee meetings, project planning meetings, and recurring team meetings
- Mitigate risks, manage issues and escalations on projects and within your team of direct reports
- Adhere to Stoneridge Software’s implementation methodology
Skills
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+ years of experience leading, managing and motivating a team through various stages of growth and learning development
- Previous experience acting as a player/coach strongly preferred
- 5+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, some of which include the direct implementation of ERP and/or CRM solutions
- Previous experience in a consulting environment required
- A track record of exceptional partnering across various internal business groups, executive stakeholders and execution partners with ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels
- PMP, CSM or CAPM designation preferred
- Proven ability to drive impact and effectively influence, with the ability to work broadly across disparate groups to gain agreement on direction, integrate disparate opinions into cohesive strategy/message and present/defend recommendations (all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical, client and internal)
- Ability to break down complex solutions, project plans, and concepts into easy consumption for both technical and non-technical individuals
- Previous experience creating or contributing to the establishment and/or improvement of project management processes, methodologies, templates, tools, and other standards preferred
- Ability to effectively push yourself and those around you to accomplish the goals at hand and know how to juggle multiple complex projects/priorities simultaneously. You know how to identify an issue before it arises and provide proactive solutions
- Exceptional written, verbal and creative communication skills, including ability to translate insight into content, create visual or written presentations as well as create overall communication plans
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics technologies and/or ERP and CRM implementations
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and navigate uncertain situations to drive for clarity; work calmly and maintain good judgment in a fast-paced, high-speed environment
- Motivated self-starter
- Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
- Life insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Paid flexible time off
- Paid sick time(US) or floater days (Canada)
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Mobile/internet reimbursement
- Employee and family assistance program
- Learning and development funding
- Employer charitable contribution
- Paid business mileage
- Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
- HSA contribution(US Only)
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