Centric Software

Project Director - New Implementations

Centric Software$120K — $150K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in program management or strategic leadership roles
  • Expertise in navigating high-level organizational dynamics and stakeholder engagement
  • Proven ability to manage multi-million dollar budgets and achieve financial targets
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies and compliance standards
  • Demonstrated success in risk assessment and mitigation for large-scale projects
  • Excellent leadership skills with the capability to mentor and guide project managers

Responsibilities

  • Chair client-side Steering Committee meetings and manage executive communications
  • Define and oversee the strategic program roadmap and business case development
  • Resolve political or organizational issues at the C-suite and VP level
  • Conduct strategic risk reviews to identify and mitigate potential project threats
  • Manage the program budget and ensure compliance with contract terms
  • Mentor PMs on adherence to Centric's project management methodologies
  • Review and validate budget and resource forecasts prepared by PMs

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional growth within a rapidly expanding company
  • Dynamic and innovative work environment focused on challenging the status quo
  • Inclusive workplace culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and best-of-breed solutions to enhance professional capabilities
Full Job Description
Executive Governance & Reporting: Establish and chair the client-side Steering Committee meetings, providing strategic updates, managing high-level risks, and securing executive sign-off on major program milestones and funding.

Strategic Program Ownership: Define the overall program roadmap and business case for multi-year, multi-phase engagements, ensuring alignment between technical delivery and the client's long-term strategic objectives.

Complex Stakeholder Management: Navigate and resolve political or organizational blockers at the C-suite and VP level on both the client and Centric side.

Risk Mitigation : Conduct strategic reviews of individual project plans managed by PMs, proactively identifying systemic risks, resource conflicts, and commercial threats before they impact delivery.

Commercial & Financial Oversight: Oversee the consolidated program budget, manage the P&L for the entire engagement, and ensure all contract terms, change orders, and invoicing milestones are met to maximize commercial success.

Methodology Adherence: Mentor Project Managers (PMs) on applying Centric PMO methodology to extremely large-scale and non-standard project environments while ensuring core compliance standards are maintained.

Forecast : Review the budget forecast and resource allocation forecast prepared by the PMs and ensure its comprehensiveness and accuracy

About Centric Software

Centric Software is a leading provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software for fashion, retail, footwear, luxury, outdoor and consumer goods companies. Centric Software provides enterprise solutions to manage the entire product lifecycle, from concept to consumer. Centric Software is headquartered in Silicon Valley and has offices in North America, Europe and Asia.
Learn more about Centric Software
Size
500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997

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