Project Manager

QAD is building a world-class SaaS company, and we are growing. We are looking for talented individuals who want to join us on our mission to help solve relevant real-world problems in manufacturing and the supply chain.

We are a virtual first company and your primary work experience will be virtual / working from your home. Occasional travel to a physical office may be required to enhance working relationships, collaboration, design, strategy and alignment.

QAD is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the Service Delivery team in the United States. As a Project Manager you will be leading and managing projects of moderate to large scale within a given business unit.

You will need to be highly organized, with excellent customer facing experience and show high energy and enthusiasm in a busy working environment. You will work with business stakeholders & project sponsors to formulate a clear project plan, and drive action to execute the project. You may also act as subject matter expert and/or consultant for a key functional area of the project.

Your experience managing ERP Implementation projects will be highlight to get this opportunity with our team.

This is a fully remote position.

What you’ll do:

• Responsible for all elements of a project delivery following project management best practices and standards.
• Work effectively with internal teams and personnel at an international level, adapting communication and engagement appropriately.
• Proactively manage scope and adapt for scope changes.
• Manage delivery issues and risks and create mitigation strategies.
• Manage all project administration activities (project plan, timeline, status reporting, communication plan, change plan, project reviews, and resource management) on a timely basis.
• Escalate all obstacles rapidly that cannot be dealt with promptly that could result in delays, budget overrun or quality issues.
• Projects are of small to moderate scale, based on strategic and business unit objectives.

• 2 years of experience managing projects or working in a project management related role, utilizing project management practices.
• Experience in a business environment related to service & support practices and delivery. Leadership experience is desired, including indirect guidance of work activities of others.
• Business development and/or service design experience related to Technology Support, IT Service Management, or systems consulting/implementation.
• Baccalaureate’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, or related disciplines, combined with directly related work experience.
• Excellent command of both spoken and written English. Written documentation is clear, concise, written to a level appropriate to the audience, and at a level of detail that leaves little room for questions or misunderstanding. Deliver project status reports and presentations to stakeholder audiences, including senior leadership.
• Google Applications, MS Office, project management software (e.g. Smartsheets, MS Project) and strong familiarity with information technology business components, and demonstrated ability to adopt and effectively utilize new tools and services.
• Project management certification or active progress towards such is required (e.g. CAPM, PMP, PRINCE2). ITIL Foundation certification expected at this level. May seek related industry certifications.

• Your health and well being are important to us at QAD. We provide programs that help you strike a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunity to join a growing business, launching into its next phase of expansion and transformation.
• Collaborative culture of smart and hard-working people who support one another to get the job done.
• An atmosphere of growth and opportunity, where idea-sharing is always prioritized over level or hierarchy.
• Compensation packages based on experience and desired skill set

About QAD:
QAD Inc. is a leading provider of adaptive, cloud-based enterprise software and services for global manufacturing companies. Global manufacturers face ever-increasing disruption caused by technology-driven innovation and changing consumer preferences. In order to survive and thrive, manufacturers must be able to innovate and change business models at unprecedented rates of speed. QAD calls these companies Adaptive Manufacturing Enterprises. QAD solutions help customers in the automotive, life sciences, packaging, consumer products, food and beverage, high tech and industrial manufacturing industries rapidly adapt to change and innovate for competitive advantage.

QAD is committed to ensuring that every employee feels they work in an environment that values their contributions, respects their unique perspectives and provides opportunities for growth regardless of background. QAD’s DEI program is driving higher levels of diversity, equity and inclusion so that employees can bring their whole self to work.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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