Project Manager (Remote) - Cayenta

Harris Computer Systems

Maine, ME

Full Time

Senior

20 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

Our Professional Services team has an exciting opportunity for a driven individual, and we're looking for a Project Manager that is passionate about providing IT transformation and implementation services for our clients. It is mission-critical for the Project Manager to be a leader and a champion that will act as a conduit between the senior management team, key clients, and third-party vendors. The Project Manager role is project-driven and will support clients by acting as the first point of contact to ensure that their organizational goals are met. In addition, the Project Manager will be dedicated to monitoring and controlling the scope of work, engagement team priorities and project finances. Finally, our Project Managers will have the opportunity to travel globally or regionally, based on client locations. This remote role welcomes candidates from anywhere in Canada or the US. This role requires travel up to 50% within Canada and the US; a valid passport or visa is required.

Key Responsibilities

Demonstrate outstanding project control, ensuring that project plans/schedules, project budgets, and scope control all exceed expectations.
Provide effective project management through impact analysis, leading project scope negotiations, and managing expectations of evolving project requirements.
Identify, analyze and assess business opportunities, processes, and workflows for PMO process improvements.
Adhere to the schedule of work for all phases of the project including start-up and post-implementation follow-up.
Be knowledgeable on project deliverables and contractual documentation to ensure obligations and expectations are met.
Prioritize project needs based on tasks outstanding, obstacles or barriers, budgets, resources, and deadlines.
Coordinate resolution of project issues and delays to reduce impact and ensure timely implementation.
Manage all aspects of project delivery, including scope and changes to deliverables, while ensuring client satisfaction and organizational profitability.
Communicate project updates, critical issues, implications, and progress regularly to clients and leadership.

Requirements

Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Experience with project management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, Trello).
Strong communication skills.
Ability to develop strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to firmly manage scope, schedule, and budget.
Ability to travel up to 50% within North America.

Nice to Have

PMP, CSM, or equivalent certification.
Experience managing CIS and/or ERP implementation projects.
Experience working in the Utilities sector.
Experience working in a PMO with distributed or remote teams.

Qualifications

No specific formal educational qualifications are explicitly mentioned in the description.

Benefits & Perks

Flexible work environment and remote-friendly culture.
Growth opportunities within multiple Harris business units.
Career and development planning.
Project performance bonuses.

Working at Harris Computer Systems

Founded in 1983 and welcomed to the Harris family in 2004, our Cayenta business unit is the North American leader in technology for medium to large utility clients. We provide innovative end-to-end CIS and ERP solutions that are agile and seamless, ensuring operational success for our clients. Harris is a leading provider of mission critical software to the public sector in North America, focusing on utility, local government, school districts, public safety, and healthcare software verticals. The company emphasizes growth through reinvestment in people and products, and values market expertise and proprietary software development.

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