WorkWave is seeking an experienced Professional Services Project Manager with a proven track record in implementing Time & Attendance, Contract Management, Payroll & Finance software.
The key purpose of a Project Manager is to ensure a project successfully moves from planning to completion, staying on time, within budget, and meeting quality standards, while managing resources and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for success, excellent organizational, communication, demonstration, and documentation skills, along with strong customer-facing abilities and previous project management experience.
This is a 12-month fixed-term contract based in the UK (remote).
WHAT YOU'LL DO:
* Establish and maintain relationships with stakeholders, delivery teams, and customers
* Define or analyze project scope, impact, resources, and outcomes, gaining customer approval
* Develop project plans and schedule activities
* Assign work, share information, delegate responsibilities, and support the project team
* Ensure commitments and deadlines are met by working closely with project teams
* Communicate project progress and outcomes to relevant parties
* Address risks and issues promptly, escalating when necessary
* Use appropriate standards, systems, tools, and techniques in project management
* Maintain and control project documentation during and after the project
* Close projects to enable revenue recognition and review lessons learned
* Track work progress and keep the team focused on tasks
* Prepare weekly/monthly project status updates for customers and senior management
WHAT YOU'LL BRING:
* 3+ years of Project Management experience, preferably with IT (software) & SAAS projects
* Experience with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2
* Successful delivery of projects on budget and on time
* Strong communication, facilitation, and negotiation skills
* Experience in commercial decision-making
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Interpersonal skills to build effective relationships with teams
* Experience with project management tools (MS Projects, Smartsheets, MS Office, G-Suite)
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT US:
• We offer a casual, remote-friendly work environment with a passion for innovative solutions that benefit our customers.
• We value trust, diversity, teamwork, and collaboration.
• Our team is energetic, inquisitive, and eager to make an impact.
LOVE WHAT YOU DO, NO MATTER WHERE YOU DO IT:
• Join our remote-first global community that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration.
A GLOBAL COMPANY WITH A LOCAL PRESENCE:
• We promote a healthy work/life balance with flexible work arrangements and have offices in New Jersey and regional locations.
RELAX, WE'VE GOT YOU COVERED:
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, 401k, and more.
AND BEYOND...
• Flexible Time Off, paid holidays, bonding leave, Employee Assistance Program, virtual medical care, awards, discounts, community involvement opportunities.
GROW WITH US:
• We support professional growth through training, internal mobility, and recognition.
JOIN OUR WINNING TEAM!
• Recognized as a top employer and award-winning company.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply, even if they don't meet every qualification listed.
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