Senior Implementation Project Manager (USA)
About The Position
Kalepa is seeking an experienced Enterprise SaaS/AI Implementation Project Manager to help establish the Global Project Management practice. This role will be responsible for implementing Kalepa’s AI platform for strategic clients, managing cross-functional teams of internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and on-budget delivery. The Implementation Project Manager (IPM) will translate broad goals into detailed project plans and processes, working closely with Sales, Sales Engineering, Client Success, Product, Engineering, and C-suites. This is a strategic and highly visible position within the company.
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
- 3 years of project management experience.
- Professional experience in enterprise-class SaaS/AI software implementations.
- Experience with both waterfall and agile methodologies.
- Proven leadership ability (management experience not required).
- Outstanding communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
- Prior external client-facing experience.
- Understanding of project commercials, including SOWs, budgeting, and resourcing.
- Independent, adaptable, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Some travel is required.
Nice To Haves
- Professional experience in Insurance, Financial Services, Technology Implementations, or Consulting.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams and manage the entire project lifecycle, from sales support and scoping through closing.
- Drive the adoption of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and internal policies.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal and external executive sponsors, key customers, and project team members.
- Translate client requirements, objectives, and goals into comprehensive project plans.
- Define and manage the scope, schedule, budget, and resources for complex projects.
- Maintain project plans and other essential project documentation.
- Collaborate closely with Client Success resources to ensure project plan execution.
- Identify and propose changes, including change orders and budget updates, and develop mitigation plans.
- Document lessons learned and recommend process improvements for project management practices.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Significant equity options package
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- 100% covered medical, vision, and dental insurance for individuals and families
- 20 days of PTO a year
- Global team offsites
- Healthy living/gym stipend
- Mobile phone bill stipend
- Continuing education credits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
