Dynamics 365 Principal Project Manager

Stoneridge Software•Minneapolis, MN

5d•$153,100 - $195,900•Remote

About The Position

Stoneridge Software is seeking a strategic, consultative Principal Project Manager to join its Project Management Office. This role involves leading complex Dynamics 365 projects and acting as a trusted advisor to clients, guiding them through trade-offs, risk management, and achieving business outcomes. The position blends delivery excellence with consultative leadership, aiming to make a significant impact and build long-term client relationships. The Principal Project Manager will work directly with enterprise and corporate clients, collaborating with Solution Architects, Technical Architects, and Account teams.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Business, Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience.
8+ years actively managing projects in a project manager role including all end-to-end project lifecycle execution and hands-on experience delivering projects through the full software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Managed 3+ previous full lifecycle Dynamics 365 Implementations including at least 1 ERP project.
Previous consulting experience.
Direct experience and ability to develop detailed project plans, scope documents/backlogs, project schedules with dependencies, and resource forecasts and plans.
Ability to successfully manage budgets and timelines, proactively identifying issues with the ability to effectively communicate solutions to budget and timeline issues with clients.
Great leadership, communication, teamwork skills with proven ability to collaborate in group problem-solving situations.
Organized, detail-oriented, and follows through on commitments.
Deep understanding of project management principles and methodologies (Agile, Waterfall).
Strong ability to quickly grasp complex and/or technical items and break them down into workable segments.
Solid interpersonal skills, and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships within and outside Stoneridge.
Ability to work primarily independently and concurrently manage multiple projects, and/or multiple workstreams across a large, complex project.
Ability to work collaboratively for the best interests of the business and the team.
Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English.
Years of experience are not required to be consecutive.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. or Canada.

Nice To Haves

Formal PM training/certification strongly preferred (PMP, CAPM, CSM, etc.).
Formal Microsoft training/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Successfully leads and manages large and/or complex Dynamics 365 projects, including multi-workload implementations with integrations, ISVs, and AI requirements, focusing on client outcomes and value realization.
Acts as a trusted advisor and thought partner to client leadership, guiding strategic decisions and helping clients navigate trade-offs related to scope, timeline, cost, and risk.
Provides day-to-day and strategic leadership over project teams, balancing execution with proactive risk identification and outcome protection.
Leads project planning, monitoring, and reporting with an emphasis on anticipating risk, surfacing options, and framing decisions in terms of impact and trade-offs.
Builds and maintains strong, trust-based relationships with client PMs and senior stakeholders, independently leading strategic conversations with director-level and executive client audiences.
Proactively identifies risks, dependencies, and delivery challenges, and brings forward recommended mitigation strategies and alternative paths.
Challenges scope, sequencing, and delivery approach when necessary to protect business outcomes and delivery quality, while clearly articulating implications to clients.
Adjusts communication style and level of detail based on audience and intent, ensuring stakeholders receive context, insight, and guidance.
Anticipates organizational change impacts and helps prepare client stakeholders for adoption and transition.
Uses escalation strategically and early to protect outcomes, align expectations, and remove blockers.
Identifies opportunities to improve client outcomes beyond the original plan, including delivery optimizations, sequencing changes, or process improvements.
Organizes and facilitates steering committees and governance forums that focus on decision-making, alignment, and risk management.
Maintains ownership of project financials, forecasts, and delivery health in Stoneridge tools, proactively communicating risks and variances with context and recommendations.
Manages issues and escalations with empathy, professionalism, and strong interpersonal judgment.
Mentors and coaches junior PMs and coordinators, modeling consultative behaviors, strategic thinking, and client partnership.