Project Manager, Emerging Solutions -Contract

SAS • Bloomington, MN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Passionate people. Loyal clients. Leading solutions. With a rich culture of creative collaboration and professional growth, IDeaS’ team members build successful careers with us. Headquartered in Bloomington, MN, with a technology center in Pune, India, and regional offices across six continents, IDeaS is proud to be a global powerhouse of innovation and excellence; challenge and reward. No matter where we’re working, our teams come together to create analytical solutions that accelerate our clients’ growth through automated decisions. An integral part of IDeaS’ growth strategy is to explore opportunities where the company’s analytical and decisions-system capabilities can be applied to solve tomorrow’s business challenges in travel, hospitality and beyond. The IDeaS.Lab team leads this effort through continuous innovation to develop new solutions together with our internal teams, clients & partners. The Project Manager, Emerging Solutions reports directly into the Director, Emerging Solutions and plays an essential role in developing and leading all project management related activities within the IDeaS.Lab department. A results driven, curious and innovation focused team player, the Project Manager, Emerging Solutions is at the forefront of breaking new ground, aligning projects with business strategy in a rapid business environment.

Requirements

• Ability to work across project teams and gain consensus
• Leverage IDeaS approved AI tools and IDeaS.Lab processes to drive more value and efficiency
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple, initiatives simultaneously
• Skilled in managing projects with a high degree of uncertainty
• Confident in fast-paced environment, with ability to adhere to deadlines
• Knowledge of MS Teams and SharePoint
• Proficient in MS Project, Wrike or similar project management tools preferred
• Proficient with AI tools (Copilot)
• Excellent negotiation, facilitation, and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Ability to work/communicate effectively and efficiently in teams, including virtual teams.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed project plans to achieve time-bound initiatives for a broad range of new industry/product/solution concepts, achieving required milestones and objectives.
• Ensures cross-departmental stakeholder alignment and support for project goals.
• Monitor and track project progress, adapting to changing goals and business need to ensure all stages of emerging product development are achieved.
• Develops and delivers executive ready materials utilizing AI and other department tools: (e.g., insight summaries, recommendations, client briefs) that clearly articulate value, impact, and risk.
• Communicates and tracks regularly on the status of project goals by ensuring project results meet requirements regarding quality, reliability, schedule, and cost.
• Builds and supports the initial Business Requirements Documents (BRDs) using AI and other artifacts required for MVP development.
• Provides direction and support to the IDeaS.Lab team to ensure accomplishment of agreed upon goals, objectives, and deadlines.
• Assembles and coordinates, while managing resource availability and scheduling.
• Reports on progress of project to all stakeholders by presenting reports defining project progress, risks and solutions on weekly, monthly, quarterly cadences.
• Successfully manages relationships with the external innovation partners, third parties/vendors and all other stakeholders.
• Delivers project handover for next stage teams.
• Function as lead on execution of IDeaS.Lab established departmental processes.
• Reviews and makes recommendations regarding processes and/or procedures to improve efficiency, customer service, quality and/or cost savings.
• Willingness to experiment and be self-motivated in a fast-paced environment while also remaining flexible
• Highly adaptable to change and expected to manage projects which have a high degree of uncertainty, in areas where IDeaS has limited prior experience.
• Continuously builds domain expertise in IDeaS solutions, analytics, and emerging technologies, applying this knowledge to influence solution innovation.

Benefits

• As a global company, we strive to create an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives spark innovation and meet the challenges of an evolving world.
• Whether you’re launching a new career or expanding your current one, IDeaS is a company where you can balance great work with all other aspects of your life.
• At IDeaS, we also aspire to live our values each day by being Accountable, Curious, Passionate and Authentic.
• And we continue our quest to build a more inclusive environment that attracts, represents and provides a place for diverse ideas, unique perspectives, and authentic voices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed