All facets of Project management of multiple projects, e.g., scope, risk, quality, communication management, etc.
Meet regular status reporting requirements with quality and punctuality
Create executive-level presentations.
Work with team members to develop a project plan(s) incorporating both technical, functional, operational, and business tasks along with detailed cutover activities
Control project entry into and exit out of stage gates
Act as a point of escalation for issues, proactively bringing about appropriate interventions when timelines may be jeopardized
Coordinate cutover activities for pre and post-go-live.
Track cutover and conversion deliverables resolving discrepancies or process issues relating to cutover
Develop back-out and contingency plans
Coordinate requirements for go-live
Monitor relevant project data and progress
Communicate with the leadership team including status, progress, issues, etc.
Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:
Strong understanding of the corporate applications landscape and experience working as a project manager focusing on financial, payroll, and human resources processes.
10+ years of technical project management experience
Experience managing ERP implementations and implementations and integration of SaaS solutions for Finance or HR
Skilled in customer-facing activities covering requirements gathering, data preparation, coordinating go-live/cutovers and documentation preparation
Prior technology implementation experience with large global, multinational organizations
Comfortable in adapting working hours to align with demands of communication across multiple global time zones
Ability to create and provide clear and transparent reporting for senior leadership
Ability to problem-solve creative solutions utilizing technology to alleviate manual processes
Strategic individual with analytical and problem-solving skills. Self-starter, able to operate with minimal direction.
Ability to manage relationships and deliverables from associated stakeholders
Strong influencing skills are needed and the ability to work with non-technical leaders and stakeholders across the organization
Excellent customer service and communication skills, with an ability to understand and communicate complex functional and technical solutions to HR and end users
Ability to juggle multiple projects and initiatives at one time under pressure.
Exhibit a high level of attention to detail, analytical acumen, intellectual curiosity, and creativity.
Effectively manage confidential data, and professional work with colleagues in establishing and adhering to data governance standards.