Project Manager, Software Implementation

About the role

We are seeking a full-time Project Manager (Software Implementations) to join our RELEX team. This role will lead the successful implementation of RELEX’s suite of systems by managing and coordinating the project teams internally and with the customer.

Responsibilities

• Managing and leading software implementation projects
• Responsible for project profitability and reporting
• Responsible for owning and creating the project plan with the project team
• Creating and implementing a communication plan, including steering group meetings
• Responsible for creating and maintaining customer relationships with key stakeholders
• Ensuring that all stakeholders are adequately informed internally & externally
• Ensuring that customers get measurable value from RELEX implementation project
• Responsible for project scope and managing change requests
• Responsible for ensuring all tasks are completed within the timelines to best practice standards
• Organizing and facilitating project meetings and workshops ensuring actions are documented and followed up until completion
• Responsible for escalating risks and issues
• Responsible for escalating resource requirements

Requirements

• Industry experience with grocery, consumer products goods (CPG), fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) retailers or suppliers, preferably experience with Tier 1 retailer
• OR Current/Previous consulting experience with retail clients
• Solid Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management of IT system end-to-end implementation projects.
• Proven success in delivering multiple successful projects
• SaaS industry experience with the ability to understand SCM systems from both business and IT perspectives
• Previous work experience with full management responsibility of an enterprise-scale software project.
• Someone who is confident and comfortable with hitting the rung running.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, as PMs need to manage expectations for the client and internal teams, synthesize different points of view and incorporate other people's ideas into an active project plan
• Strong time management, task management, and budget management skills
• Demonstrates an outstanding work ethic and a sense of urgency to resolve issues quickly and efficiently
• A high sense of ownership and personal accountability for ensuring the quality and timeliness of own work
• Displays business and organizational maturity; ability to guide customers to realize financial and productivity benefits
• Able to travel up to 30%

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
• Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, or Waterfall
• Knowledge of SCM systems and processes
• Experience with project planning tools and software
• Experience with stakeholder management and communication
• Experience with risk management and issue resolution

Skills

• Project Management
• Communication and Presentation Skills
• Time Management and Task Management
• Budget Management
• Risk Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Customer Relationship Management

Benefits

• Flexibility in how and where you work
• Room to thrive in a fast-growing global company with a good market position
• Practical benefits that support work, family, wellness, and everyday life
• Annual leave
• Diverse, inclusive, and supportive work culture
• Work that meaningfully reduces waste and improves sustainability
• Ownership, autonomy and flat hierarchies
• Two paid volunteering days each year

Pay

Competitive salary and benefits package

Schedule

Full-time position