Project Manager: Implementation - Remote

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale programs and projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Define program scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria, and develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets.
• Establish and maintain effective governance structures, communication channels, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
• Manage cross-functional project teams, including internal and external stakeholders, to execute project activities and mitigate risks.
• Monitor program performance metrics, track progress against milestones, and report on program status, risks, and issues to senior management.
• Lead change management initiatives and drive continuous improvement efforts to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency.
• Mentor and coach junior program managers and project team members.
• Lead and coordinate Payroll Processing implementation for US, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil, managing regional timelines and vendor relationships.
• Drive risk identification and escalation through RAID logs and track vendor costs and resource constraints.
• Oversee preparation and review of Key Design Decision (KDD) documents and project deliverables.
• Create mitigation, training, and cutover plans to ensure successful regional execution.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in program management, project management, or a related role.
• Proven track record of successfully managing complex programs and projects from initiation to closure.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in project management methodologies, tools, and techniques, such as PMBOK, Agile, and Waterfall.

Preferred Skills:

• Master's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.
• Experience managing programs or projects in a technology, engineering, or product development environment.
• Knowledge of program/portfolio management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, JIRA, Smartsheet).
• Familiarity with industry-specific regulations, standards, and best practices.

Remote Skills: Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Best Practices, Budgeting, Business Administration, Calendar Management, Change Management, Coaching, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Project, Payroll Administration, Payroll Management, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Portfolio Management Software, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Development, Program Evaluation, Project Development, Project Engineering, Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Schedule, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, RAID Storage, Regulations, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Status Reports, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations, Waterfall Model of Software Development Axelon