The PM will lead a cross-functional team of business, technical and function experts and work directly with the client PM to manage all aspects of the project. The PM is responsible for the successful completion of implementation and upgrade projects as well as database merges.

The PM will have primary ownership of the project deliverables assigned to project team and will provide day-to-day direction to the project team. They will be responsible for developing the detailed project schedule, ensuring all tasks are completed and delivering the project within the financial parameters set forth in the Statement of Work including any approved scope changes and communicating the project status to the stakeholders and successfully delivering the project in accordance with the prescribed methodology.

The PM must be able to manage a portfolio of projects from kick-off through post Go-Live support phases. Analytical and technical thinking across multiple areas of responsibility with an understanding of their role and its impact on business results.

The PM will also be the prime spokesperson to management on project related matters, both internally and externally. Identifies and resolves project issues promptly. Provide analytical and technical thinking across multiple areas of responsibility with an understanding of their role and its impact on business results with high complexity and risk, communication planning, integration with moderate to significant scope changes.

Additionally, the Project Manager will need to drive the development, implementation and manage PMO Governance, processes and procedures with Deltek's DGC PMO.

Key Duties:

Guide all phases of the project lifecycle

Communicate changes to appropriate parties

Track progress towards achievement of project goals

Allocate resources where necessary to implement solutions and to resolve problems

Coordinate with different teams

Assist in defining project scope and objectives

Coordinate with resource planning to schedule and allocate resources

Develop detailed project plans and work schedules for individual consultants and development resources

Monitor project activities and identify any open issues/risks in each of the phases proactively

Provide methodology guidance and tailoring for implementation approach

Assist project team in understanding the implementation approach

Defining project deliverables and critical target milestone dates

Maintain the issue list and prioritize issue resolution

Assist consultants and individual teams in executing activities and producing deliverables

Establish and monitor compliance with standards for documentation, data, and training

Monitor and schedule phase activities

Drive the cutover plan

Qualifications

B.S., Computer Science, Business Administration or equivalent experience.

PMP certification a plus

7+ years' experience in the implementation of Project Management and software development life cycle methodologies including waterfall and agile.

A minimum of 4 years of Project Management experience on completion of full lifecycle ERP implementations.

Ability to manage portfolio of 10+ projects in various lifecycle phases.

Ability to summarize information, tailor communication style and content for different stakeholders.

Experience coordinating cross-functional teams

Proven experience managing projects with remote teams

Must be able to build relationships with remote stakeholders

Possesses confidence with navigating an escalation process

Skilled in building trusted relationships with team members and project leaders (both local and remote).

Experience assessing, organizing and managing priorities within an organization.

Ability to travel up to 10%

Travel Requirements

10%