Senior Project Manager

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Project Manager based in the Atlanta area to join our international PMO team. The ideal candidate will lead customer implementations from proposal to delivery, focusing on driving customer success and business value.

Responsibilities

• Support the final stages of the sales process by shaping projects and creating clear statements of work and project plans
• Lead implementation projects and proofs of concept with full responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, quality, and customer communication
• Establish and coordinate cross-functional project teams
• Manage project risks, changes, escalations, and stakeholder expectations throughout the delivery lifecycle
• Track progress, financial performance, estimates to complete, forecasting, and invoicing readiness
• Prepare customer-facing and internal project reporting based on company standards
• Drive customer acceptance and successful project closure
• Work closely with Solution Architects, Implementation Leads, Sales, Finance, Product, Operations, and Customer Success
• Use modern tools, including AI, in a secure and effective way to support planning, decision-making, and communication

Requirements

• 5+ years of project management experience delivering complex software projects to large external customers
• A strong background in managing software implementations within complex IT landscapes and ideally from an external consulting environment
• Confidence with project management tools, agile methods, software lifecycle management, estimation, budgeting, and facilitation techniques
• A combination of strong commercial acumen and excellent stakeholder management and negotiation skills
• A proactive, professional communicator who can adapt their leadership style to the situation and build trust across functions and cultures
• An enjoyment of taking responsibility and driving results while maintaining a high level of customer focus
• An openness to occasional travel

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience: Relevant project management experience in software implementation and consulting environments
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies, such as Agile, Scrum, and Kanban
• Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, and the ability to influence and negotiate effectively

Skills

• Project Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Software Lifecycle Management
• Estimation and Budgeting
• Facilitation Techniques
• Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Negotiation

Benefits

• Health Care Benefits
• 401(k) Plan
• 15 Days Paid Vacation, plus one additional day for each year of seniority (up to 10 days)
• Paid Holidays
• A Flexible Hybrid Work Model for employees based in the Atlanta area, combining remote work with time in our Atlanta office

Pay

Competitive salary and bonus structure based on experience and performance

Schedule

Full-time position with flexibility in a hybrid work model

Contact

To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and how you meet the requirements of this role. Please mention "Senior Project Manager - Atlanta" in the subject line of your email.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where our employees can thrive. We are proud to employ people of all backgrounds, and your unique talents and experiences will be welcomed.