D365 F&O Senior Project Manager

Description

The professional services landscape continues to evolve. For Sikich, this means we have an opportunity to further cement our leadership position in this industry and continue to grow our organization in increasingly exciting ways.

What to expect when you join Sikich

Team members at Sikich have a lot in common while also being part of a rich and varied group of contributors, creating a distinct and thriving culture. Chief among our commonalities is a desire for growth and a shared unity of purpose in our professional lives. We believe that through diverse perspectives, challenging the status quo and rewarding action, we accelerate innovation and drive growth – for our clients, for ourselves and for our communities.

Are you ready to grow with us?

Do you want to work with other skilled practitioners and serve clients in a way that makes a difference? Are you seeking a supportive environment backed by a deep and extensive set of skillsets? Are you ready to make an impact and be acknowledged for your contributions? If you answered yes to these questions, we see a mutually beneficial and gratifying relationship on the horizon!

What will you do in this role?

• Collaborate with customers to prepare & manage objectives, scope, project plan, timeline, budget, & resource plan for D365 F&O implementations
• Participate in operational review meetings with customers to translate business needs into functional requirements & business scenarios
• Identify stakeholders and establish effective and appropriate communication and coordination with all
• Manage effective transition of requirements to delivery team, ensuring a clear & complete understanding of requirements
• Manage software development lifecycle for approved development activities
• Facilitate weekly status meeting with clients & prepare weekly status reports
• Identify risks & manage risk mitigation plans in close collaboration with clients
• Lead effective collaboration across multiple teams to proactively manage response to escalations and facilitate resolution, and ensure effective communication throughout the resolution process to all stakeholders
• Utilize Lifecycle Services (LCS), DevOps, & standard tools to deliver project work

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience directly managing software implementation deployments (Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations (ERP) and/or CE/CRM a plus)
• Experience with IT implementation methodologies across all phases of Diagnosis, Analysis, Design, Development, Deployment, and Operation
• Understanding of complete solution within the context of an integrated enterprise-wide IT strategy
• Ability to work closely with key business stakeholders to communicate progress and vision
• Ability to allocate the correct resources to each project phase and monitor their performance
• Consensus driven management style that support a vast set of stakeholders
• Strong leadership, teambuilding and motivational skills
• Excellent client relation skills, communication, organization, & prioritization capabilities
• Demonstrated experience leading senior business executive level meetings
• Prior experience working at a Consultancy
• Ability to travel 25-50% required
• US Citizen or Green Card Holder
• Bachelor's degree required

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LCS & Azure DevOps
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution industries
• PMP Certificate

About Sikich

Sikich offers the public and private sectors a diverse platform of professional services across consulting, technology and compliance. Highly specialized and hands-on teams deliver integrated solutions rooted in deep industry experience. Our approach is strategically and thoughtfully designed to help our clients, teams, and communities accelerate success.

Sikich Total Rewards

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) Policy
• Comprehensive wellness program
• Robust paid Parental Bonding Leave program
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Gross referral bonus program
• Client referral bonus program
• Pet insurance
• FORCE – Sikich community volunteer program enabling each team member to use up to four hours of paid time annually to volunteer and make a difference in their local communities.

Pay

In compliance with this state’s pay transparency laws, the midpoint of the salary range for this role is $140,000-$170,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Sikich practices in an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct and applicable law, regulations, and professional standards. Sikich CPA LLC is a licensed CPA firm that provides audit and attest services to its clients, and Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries provide tax and business advisory services to its clients. Sikich CPA LLC has a contractual arrangement with Sikich LLC under which Sikich LLC supports Sikich CPA LLC’s performance of its professional services. Sikich LLC and its subsidiaries are not licensed CPA firms. “Sikich” is the brand name under which Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC provide professional services. The entities under the Sikich brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing services under the Sikich brand. The use of the terms “our company”, “we” and “us” and other similar terms denote the alternative practice structure of Sikich CPA LLC and Sikich LLC.