Project Manager

A career at Loftware is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to help shape the supply chain of the future.

Role Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for managing customer facing full life-cycle projects, from PreSales handoff through full implementation/configuration to go-live. They will use Project Management Professional methodologies to simultaneously manage multiple system implementation projects, utilizing internal resources and internally developed applications. It is critical that this position mange and deliver on-time projects within scope and budget, delivering functionality agreed to within the Statement of Work (SOW).

Responsibilities:

• Full project life cycle ownership: successful project delivery will include full implementation from Project Initiation to Technical Support handoff for multiple customer-facing major initiatives simultaneously.
• Moderate understanding of systems architectural solutions to be implemented.
• Prepare detailed project plan for multi-phase projects. Projects will include, but not limited to: Planning, Specification Development, Installation, Configuration, UAT, Training, Go-Live and Functional/Architectural Documentation.
• Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards.
• Provide remote and on-site leadership for project team by building and motivating team members to meet project goals, adhering to their responsibilities and project milestones.
• Manage project scope, time management and changes per Statement of Work. Manage Change-order process to minimize scope-creep.
• Define success criteria and disseminate them to involved team members throughout project life cycle.
• Report on project success criteria results, metrics, tests, and deployment management activities. Provide at least weekly project reports preferably automated via Professional Services Automation (PSA) system.
• Work creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment demonstrating teamwork, innovation and excellence.
• Prepare configuration/design effort estimates to justify resource planning and allocation. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel with a clearly defined.
• Prioritize and manage solution quality issues and escalations with Product Management and Development departments.
• Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables.
• Proactively research and communicate additional opportunities for expansion within the existing customer base (land and expand).
• Instill trustworthy and resourceful relationship between customers and Loftware.
• Assure that sound project management processes are established and maintained

Required Qualifications:

• Experience in PM methodologies (Agile, PRINCE2, PMBOK, etc.),
• Experience in activities and resource planning with enterprise software projects.
• Flexibility and proven ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines.
• Decisiveness in resolving business problems, making decisions and identifying priorities.

Soft Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and cooperatively with virtual teams.
• Leadership, diplomatic, and motivational skills including the ability to lead across multiple physical teams and physical regions.
• Experience leading, motivating, and managing various project team sizes, including internal and external resources, while holding teams accountable for performance.
• Multi-Language fluency (written and verbal) preferable.

Why join us?

• Working for the undisputed global leader in a business-critical industry offers unparalleled possibilities.
• Our team is made up of the most talented, curious, and inspiring people in their fields, each bringing something unique to the table.
• We use the power of the global team.
• We set you up for success. We offer comprehensive training to all employees and place an emphasis on employee development

We win with inclusion

At Loftware, inclusion, diversity, and belonging are paramount to our success and our culture. We are an equal opportunities employer. This means we are committed to recruiting qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. We believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential.

About us:

We make the Supply Chain work

At Loftware, our end-to-end cloud-based labeling platform helps businesses of all sizes manage labeling across their operations and supply chain and our solutions are used to print over 51 billion labels every year. With over 500 industry experts and 1,000 global partners, Loftware maintains a global presence with offices in the US, UK, Germany, Slovenia, China, and Singapore making us a trusted partner for companies in automotive, chemicals, clinical trials, consumer products, electronics, food & beverage, manufacturing, medical device, pharmaceuticals, retail/apparel, and more.

More about us: https://www.loftware.com/about-us/company

#Makeyourmark with Loftware and apply today!