CERES Environmental Services - Lead Project Manager - IT (8-12 yrs)

OVERVIEW:

Working under the supervision of the IT Director, the IT Project Management Lead will be responsible for the company's application systems/products used in the front line of the company's operations. The role will be responsible for translating business requirements into product specifications working on an agile methodology. This role will act as a portfolio lead as well as product manager ensuring the proper implementation of application changes in-line with the company's business requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Work with project teams to identify and define portfolio roadmaps in line with company objectives.

- Ensure team needs are met throughout the project life cycle.

- Assist in the preparation of portfolio roadmaps including development and implementation of packaged solutions.

- Monitor project progress and handle any issues that arise, escalating issues to senior management/project manager as needed.

- Presentation creation and delivery.

- Work with software vendors to ensure appropriate integrations into product roadmap satisfy the company's requirements.

- Knowledge of software contract management.

- Communicate project status effectively and in a timely manner to all levels of management.

- Issue appropriate documentation and identify work process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- The ability to think logically and manage and effectively prioritize time across numerous projects.

- Excellent listening and questioning skills, combined with the ability to interact confidently within the company to establish what the problem is and explain the solution.

- Team-oriented attitude to help other colleagues and departments with technical problems.

- Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

- Portfolio orientation and vision to develop adequate functionality to remote teams.

- Good communication and interpersonal skills capable of maintaining strong relationships.

- Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.

- Knowledge of portfolio management tools.

- Experience developing products for mobile device implementations.

- Experience in retail systems and / or financial systems preferred.

- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Openness to new ideas and able to apply innovation to all aspects of the company's operations.

- Experience with Vista, Oracle Netsuite or other ERP providers, with emphasis on financial capabilities as well as human capital management (HCM).

- Knowledge of full life cycle implementations for mobile platforms.

- Experience with no-code development frameworks, preferred.

- Exposure to work order systems and understanding of integration challenges.

- Team-management and leadership skills.

- Experience with collaboration platforms including Microsoft Office 365.

- Documentation management and ability to use project management tools.

- Attention to details even under pressure.

- Experience with QA and agile development practices.

- Time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

- Collaborates with peers in support of business goals and objectives.

- Ability to travel 10% - 20%.