Stoneridge Software is looking for an experienced Project Management Team Manager who willbe responsible formanaging individual team members across a range of technical competencies. This is ahybrid player -coach rolethatalsoentailsdirect Project Managementresponsibilities onan ongoingbasis.
In addition to having solid project management experience, we are looking for a proven people manager who will lead a teamof direct reportsto deliver outstanding services across Stoneridge Software. This role willwork under the direction of the Director of Project Management tointeract closely with a broad and diverse set of internal stakeholders to foster a cohesive, creative, and comfortable working environment, mediating any interpersonal issues within the team, providing leadership and direction where necessary. This individual will need to collaborate heavily withother team managers in the PMO, as well asleaders from our consulting and development teams onmethodologytopicsand is expected to be a champion of project management excellence within the organization.
A Day in the Life as a Coach- Manage a team with a diverse background and experiences while ensuring their self-development and career advancement plans areestablished,well-communicatedand executed effectively
- Establish and achieve teamandindividual targets; this includes identifyingappropriate professionalskill and technical mentoring plans for each team memberthrough effective performance management techniques
- Participate in resourcing decisions along withother Project Management Team Managers and Senior Leadership, carefully balancing capacity across the team with Stoneridge Software's other priorities
- Ensure direct reports'utilizationand other operational metrics are consistently met
- Lead and ensuredirect reports arepracticing the Stoneridge Software implementationmethodologyincluding continuous improvement activities
- Buildandmanage strong relationships with internal teams tofacilitatethe sharing of information to ensure informed business prioritization and decision making
- Collaborateacrossdelivery departments to ensure "On-brand Delivery" to projects
- Operate as an outstanding people leader, with proventrack recordof attracting,retaining, and cultivating high performing talent that is both a company fit and will contribute in meaningful ways to the long-term goals of Stoneridge Software
- Partner with the Director of Project Management to drive theimprovement, implementationand maintenance of Project Management standards,methodologies,processes, tools, and templates
- Act as client-facing escalation point as needed
A Day in the Life as a Player- Lead and manage successful delivery of Dynamics365projects
- Work with Stoneridge Leadership to create trusting executive relationships with our clients' teams andclient keystakeholders
- Understandproject (includingclient's)resource capabilities and constraints and adjust the project plan accordingly
- Manageproject scope,teamactivitiesand project dependencies to ensure on timeandwithin budget(and other KPIs)project deliverablesthat meet the client'sstatedobjectivesand goals
- Drive effective project communication through organizingandleadingsteering committee meetings, project planning meetings, and recurring team meetings
- Mitigate risks, manage issues and escalations on projectsand within your team of direct reports
- Adhere to Stoneridge Software's implementation methodology
Preferred Qualifications- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- 5+years of experience leading,managingand motivating a team through various stages of growth and learning development
- Previousexperience acting as a player/coachstrongly preferred
- 5+ years of direct work experience ina projectmanagement capacity, some of which include the direct implementation of ERP and/or CRM solutions
- Previousexperience in a consulting environmentrequired
- A track recordof exceptional partnering across various internal business groups, executivestakeholdersand execution partners with ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels
- PMP, CSM or CAPMdesignation preferred
- Provenability to driveimpact andeffectivelyinfluence, with theability to work broadly across disparate groups to gain agreement on direction, integrate disparate opinions into cohesive strategy/message and present/defend recommendations(all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical, client and internal)
- Ability to break down complex solutions, project plans, and concepts intoeasyconsumption for both technical and non-technical individuals
- Previousexperience creating or contributing to the establishment and/or improvement of project management processes, methodologies, templates, tools, and other standardspreferred
- Ability to effectively push yourself and those around you toaccomplishthe goals at hand and know how to juggle multiple complex projects/priorities simultaneously. You know how toidentifyan issue before it arises and provide proactive solutions
- Exceptional written,verbaland creative communication skills, including ability to translate insight into content, createvisualor written presentationsas well ascreate overall communication plans
- Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics technologiesand/or ERP and CRM implementations
- Ability to deal with ambiguity and navigate uncertain situations to drive for clarity; work calmly andmaintaingood judgment inafast-paced, high-speed environment
- Motivated self-starter
- Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English
*Years of experience are not required to be consecutive
Work Location: This position is available remotely in the United States or Canada.
Travel Required: Incumbent is expected to travel across the United States and Canada for industry events and, as needed, for onsite client, project, delivery, or in-person collaboration at company office locations in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN. Travel is expected to be up to 25% of the role.
Visa Sponsorship Information: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. or Canada.
CompensationOur philosophy is to provide compensation that is Competitive, Equitable, and Driven by Performance. Various factors impact our pay ranges including market conditions and national salary data. To determine competitive salaries within this range we consider candidates skills, qualifications, and experience. These are national ranges, inclusive of bonus opportunities and could represent multiple role levels.
US (USD): $137,600-$198,100
Canada (CAD): C$175,200-$262,300
Stoneridge reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
Health and Wellness- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
- Life insurance
- Disability Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Paid flexible time off
- Paid sick time (US) or floater days (Canada)
- Paid holidays
- Flexible work schedules
- Mobile/internet reimbursement
- Employee and family assistance program
- Learning and development funding
- Employer charitable contribution
- Paid business mileage
- Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
- HSA contribution (US Only)