Senior Implementation Project Manager (New York, San Francisco, Chicago)

Kalepa • Chicago, IL

3d • $140,000 - $170,000

About The Position

Kalepa is seeking an experienced Enterprise SaaS/AI Implementation Project Manager to help build its Global Project Management practice. The role leads implementations for strategic clients and coordinates internal and external cross-functional stakeholders to deliver Kalepa’s AI platform on time and within budget, while developing project processes as the team expands.

The position requires business and solutions foresight, with responsibility for translating broad goals and objectives into detailed project plans and processes that drive execution. It is strategic and highly visible, involving partnership with external and internal teams, including Sales, Sales Engineering, Client Success, Product, Engineering, and C-suite stakeholders. Some travel is required. The position is listed for New York, San Francisco, or Chicago.

The posted salary range is $140,000–$170,000 USD; final compensation may vary based on relevant experience, interview performance, and geographic location.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience, including 3 years of project management experience.
• Professional experience implementing enterprise-class SaaS/AI software.
• Experience with both waterfall and agile approaches.
• Proven leadership ability; management experience is not required.
• Outstanding communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Prior external client-facing experience.
• Understanding of project commercials, including statements of work (SOWs), budgeting, and resourcing.
• Ability to work independently, adapt, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience in insurance, financial services, technology implementations, or consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage the project lifecycle, including sales support and scoping, sales-to-services transition, initiation, planning, implementation, monitoring and controlling, and closing.
• Promote the use of project management principles, methodologies, tools, and internal policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external executive sponsors, key customers, and project team members.
• Translate client requirements, objectives, and goals into project plans.
• Define and manage scope, schedule, budget, and resources for sophisticated projects.
• Maintain the project plan and other project documents.
• Partner closely with Client Success resources to execute the project plan.
• Identify and propose changes, change orders, and budget updates; determine their impact and drive mitigation plans.
• Document lessons learned and recommend process improvements.

Benefits

• Significant equity options package.
• 401(k) plan with employer match, regardless of employee contribution.
• Medical, vision, and dental coverage stated as 100% covered for individuals and families.
• 20 days of paid time off per year.
• Global team offsites.
• Healthy living/gym stipend.
• Mobile phone bill stipend.
• Continuing education credits.

What This Job Offers

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