Job Posting for Project Manager at ECI Software Solutions Career
Summary
The Project Manager role is responsible for architecting, coordinating and managing the project plan between the customer point of contact and allocated ECI Solutions resources assigned to the project. The Project Manager will work with customers to define and/or confirm scope, schedule and budget for the projects. This role acts as the single point of contact for the customer during the engagement and will flow communication both to and from the customer. The Project Manager will monitor and control implementation projects to ensure successful completion.
Responsibilities
Implement ECI Software Products according to the ECI’s standard methodology
Manage the delivery of strategic and complex projects with multiple phases and initiatives
Manage small to medium business/IT project initiatives
Create project plans using templated tools to outline goals, milestones, project governance and overall timeline
Lead the planning, development, and execution of multiple programs to meet the strategic vision
Manage resources, budget, and funding requests to drive the program execution
Review Statements of Work (SOWs) to understand service deliverables
Knowledge of and experience with change control, risk management, project planning, team management, budgeting and scheduling
Facilitate the development of business and technical requirements, system design, configuration, testing, training, conversion, activation activities, and transition to support
Manage customer relations to ensure customers are actively engaged throughout the project life cycle
Keep leadership informed through reports and status meetings to ensure project plans and deliverables are met, potential risks are identified and resolved, and customer expectations are reached
Conduct regular status calls with customers as needed and based on scope of project
Provide timely and comprehensive updates on all assigned projects to both internal and external customers
Disseminate information on any problems or potential delays in a timely manner
Assign/delegate work assignments to project team members
Monitor project deliverables and progress through continuous communication with project members
Mentor other team members
Perform other duties including but not limited to: user conference presentations, team meetings, knowledge base updates, and methodology improvements
Manage administrative tasks including weekly time sheets, recap reports, and expense reports in a timely, complete, and accurate manner
Manage several projects at a time, at different stages
Qualifications
ERP Project Management Experience
Understand common industry business practices in manufacturing, operations, distribution, and finance
2 years of ERP hands-on, full-life cycle project implementation experience with comparable ERP software as a Project Manager (preferably with Macola, M1, or other manufacturing ERP system)
Understand ERP application concepts
May manage partner relationships
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products and Microsoft Windows
Other Attributes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective project and time management skills
Ability to create project plans based on time duration as well as milestone driven
Strong training or presentation skills
Effective communicator with both front line project participants and executive audiences
Excellent interpersonal skills including communication, active listening, and customer service
Ability to negotiate terms and requirements
Relays concerns externally and internally with timely, fact-based, and constructive feedback
Able to work as a team player and/or individual contributor internally and externally
Able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and work on multiple projects simultaneously
Take ownership, accountability and initiative
Excellent problem-solving skills
Process improvement experience
Work under minimal supervision
Education/Certifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business or accounting and/or IT related field
PMP Certification a plus
APICS/CPIM certification a plus
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