Project Manager
Are you energized and enthusiastic about delivering high-quality solutions to end users? Are you excited about leading cross-functional teams to implement our software within our Non-Profit and Public-Sector Customers? If so, keep reading!
What You’ll Do:
· Simultaneously manage multiple projects, some of which may be highly visible or strategic within the company
· Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, colleagues and sub-contractors
· Drive customers through completion of a project that requires their accountability for tasks and deliverables
· Manage the work of project sub-contractors, when applicable
· Identify risk and communication risk mitigation strategies and escalate appropriately when necessary
· Create and maintain all applicable project management documentation in SSG’s document management and CRM systems
· Lead a cross-functional, geographically diverse team to drive the project to completion
· Conduct difficult conversations with customers regarding project budgets, timelines and priorities
· Be a valuable contributing team member regarding sharing of knowledge, ideas, resources and best practices
· Provide mentorship to other project managers in both informal and formal arrangements as appropriate to your level of experience
· Lead the development of project plans and/or task breakdowns for current customers and/or RFP responses
· Articulate the value proposition of our products and effectively communicate best practice recommendations from the project team
· Utilize product familiarity to identify, present and execute change request when new scope, timeline, budget, or risk mitigation strategies impact project deliverables
· Provide regular status updates to internal and external stakeholders
Skills & Requirements
· PMP certification or willingness to obtain certification within first year of employment with SSG
· 2+ years of direct project management experience in any field
· 1+ year of direct project management experience with SaaS based software solution implementation
· Experience with project teams of at least 5 members and a budget of at least $250,000
· Ability to use SmartSheet
· Strong understanding of software development life cycle (SDLC)
· Organized and detail oriented work style
· Strong time management skills as evidenced in the ability to manage multiple deadlines
· Comfort and confidence with computer software/technology
Preferred Additional Experience:
· Based in Austin Texas
· Experience with human services/social services programs or organizations
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.