Sr. Project Manager

Rimini Street

1d•$124,000 - $156,000•Remote

About The Position

Rimini Street, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Project Manager for their Rimini Protect, Product Delivery Services team. This role is responsible for client-facing projects involving remote implementations of internally developed and commercial products, ensuring successful and on-schedule delivery with quality outcomes. The position offers an opportunity to contribute to the evolution of project management capabilities by assisting with improvements to current methodologies, recommending new processes for the Project Management Office (PMO), and shaping the future of project delivery. The Sr. Project Manager will also provide project support, training, and guidance to other teams as needed. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing highly repeatable, short-duration projects and practical experience with various project methodologies such as Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and Hybrid.

Requirements

5 - 10 years’ experience managing enterprise projects / programs in IT Applications environment
Experience with remote software deployments
Experience with cloud deployments
Experience supporting internal business owners within an enterprise
Experience delivering using Agile/Scrum and Waterfall project management methodologies
Experience with analyzing complex issues and delivering appropriate solutions
Demonstrates the ability to identify opportunities for change and the ability to convey the need for change
Working knowledge of Salesforce and Financial Force is a plus.
Proficient with productivity tools like Excel, Smartsheet, Power Point.
Excellent communication (verbal and written) skills, including ability to tailor communication to audience to achieve desired results.
Ability to understand basics of technical software systems and system interfaces
Proficiency in Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Visio, and PowerPoint
Aptitude to lead and direct work of matrix project teams
Leadership qualities, including meeting facilitation, time management, organizational skills, and ability to influence others.
Ability to think critically and make clear, responsible, and well-reasoned decisions.
Exceptional Leadership skills as well as the ability to build and maintain strong peer relationships, gaining trust and confidence from all levels within the organization.
Ability to multitask multiple projects, issues, and tasks.
Ethical with highest standards of integrity
In depth understanding of ERP Applications, Architecture, Technology, etc.
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Nice To Haves

PMP or equivalent level of training in Project Management highly beneficial
Previous experience setting up a PMO program including project templates, tools, system, and processes.
Spoken and written communication to a business level in a non-English language, while not a requirement, would be beneficial
Self-starter who can take initiative with process improvement.
Experience with localizations and global implementations would be an advantage
Well-developed presentation and communication skills; effective working with clients.
Open, direct, and informative management style; the ability to develop relationships based on trust, confidence and respect with customers and colleagues

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing overall project delivery, milestones of SSG projects
Leading teams of highly technical engineers based in multiple geographies
Provide clear and consistent communication of project status both internally to the project team, business stakeholders and executive sponsors.
Work with stakeholders to determine and prioritize business objectives, critical success factors to ensure timely and successful completion of projects.
Establish and sustain strong on-going relationships with business partners.
Scope, develop and maintain project plan, milestones, agendas, action items list, deliverables, risk, lessons learned and ensure adherence to company Project Management Standards and Software Development Lifecycle best practices.
Build and perfect new Project Management standards and tools as needed
Evaluate business requirements, new system specifications, vendor solutions, and provide recommendations.
Provide leadership and motivation to project team members throughout the project life cycle.
Manage a high degree of change in a fast paced, complex, and demanding environment.
Provide training in project management and the applied project tools to other team members.
Inspire Project Managers, Architects, Business Analysts, Technical Analysts, QA Engineers, Support Engineers, Regional Managers and Directors in the team to regularly deliver not only the best quality service but also on-schedule, under-budget projects
Be committed to excellence and high-quality standard.
Promote trusted advisor relationship with business partners by modeling credibility, reliability, intimacy, and lack of self-orientation.
Communicate effectively across various organizations within Rimini Street (e.g., sales, client engagement (renewals), client on-boarding, development & QA, support, etc.)
Other job-related duties and responsibilities may be assigned from time to time.