
Software Implementation Manager
- Tallahassee, FL
- Permanent
- Full-time
Overall Project Management:
- Oversee the project and manage execution to plan
- Run client kick-off, planning and design meetings
- Participate in regular, internal and external project management meetings
- Handle internal and external project status reporting
- Manage to project scope on time and on budget
- Assist with Pre-Sales workshops and assisting with the creation of Statement of Work documents
- Main client contact representing System Innovators during the Project phase
- Run customer functionality workshops
- Guide customers in designing the solutions configuration applying best practices and for maximizing business benefits
- Oversee execution of the multiple solution implementation work streams; and at times run parts of the execution
- Develop a functional and technical understanding of solutions in order to assist with and/or complete system implementation tasks.
- Document and review functional / technical specifications and gain approval from the customer
- Maintain Project Plans and Project Budgets
- Manage Project Escalations both internally and externally
- Seek additional opportunities and managing Project Change requests to ensure Project Scope is maintained
- Oversee Configuration progress, all Test phases, Deployment, and Post Go-Live support
- Contribute to company objectives of enhancing value brought to customers, service offerings, company expertise and delivery processes
- Identify opportunities for enhancement and improvement of the System Innovators implementation processes
- Support global knowledge program and stimulate cross team knowledge sharing
- Manage the required cooperation with other teams: commercial, technical and support teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technology related field from an accredited institution
- Must have 3+ years of experience as a Software Implementation Manager or equivalent experience in an IT field.
- Knowledge of project management tools and software packages.
- Enterprise technology delivery
- Ability to operate well in fast-paced, collaborative environment
- Operational, technical marketing and management skills
- Must be a good communicator
- Leadership qualities and excellent problem-solving ability
- PMP / PMBOK certification are nice to have.
- Government contract and delivery experience preferred
- 30% travel required
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