Principal Project Manager

Company Description

We are in Business for People, empowering people in service organizations with innovative Enterprise and Business software solutions. We’ve innovated and taken a new approach to delivering ERP that works for people. Self-driving, adaptive and intuitive software that is changing the way people work. Our solutions empower people and deliver a better people experience so people can spend time on meaningful high value work they live for.

Read more on our website about how we transform work and how people feel about it, so our customers and their people can thrive.

Job Description

We are a leading vendor specialising in ERP and FP&A solutions and are currently seeking for an experienced Project Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in delivering our solutions to clients, ensuring successful implementation, and fostering long-term relationships. This is an exciting opportunity for dynamic individuals with a passion for project management and ERP technology.

Responsibilities:

• Project Planning: Lead the planning and execution of the solution implementation projects, including defining project scope, objectives, timelines, and resource requirements.
• Client Engagement: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients throughout the implementation process, fostering strong relationships and ensuring alignment with client expectations and business goals.
• Solution Delivery: Coordinate with internal teams, including developers, consultants, and support staff, to deliver high-quality solution that meet or exceed client requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage relationships with key stakeholders, both internally and externally, to ensure clear communication, alignment of priorities, and resolution of issues in a timely manner.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and issues that may impact project delivery and implement proactive measures to mitigate them effectively.
• Change Management: Develop and implement change management strategies to facilitate smooth transition to the new solution, including training, communication, and user support initiatives.
• Quality Assurance: Establish and enforce quality assurance processes to ensure that delivered solutions meet established standards of functionality, reliability, and performance.
• Project Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project plans, status reports, change logs, and other relevant artifacts.
• Continuous Improvement: Collaborate with internal teams to identify opportunities for process improvement, product enhancement, and knowledge sharing to drive overall project and organizational success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Information Technology, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Project Manager delivering ERP/FP&A solutions or similar software implementations.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems and related technologies
• Excellent project management skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage project scope, and deliver results within budget and timeline constraints.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and client management skills, with the ability to build rapport and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• PMP, PRINCE2, or other project management certifications are desirable.
• Experience with Agile or other iterative project management methodologies is a plus.

Additional Information

Join Unit4 and be part of one of the most exciting journeys in the cloud ERP software space. We’re a fast-paced, high-growth, people-centric company, delivering enterprise software for a great people experience, 
and offering our own people a host of benefits and development opportunities. Grow with us
At Unit4, we offer:

•  a culture built on trust - giving you the freedom and autonomy to be successful, 
•  balance - with our uncapped time off policy, remote working opportunities and Global Wellbeing Days when the whole company can switch off and prioritize well-being,
• talented colleagues, role models and mentors - work, learn and be inspired by some of the best talent in the software industry,
• a commitment to sustainability - with initiatives such as our Act4Good program, a way for everyone at Unit4 to come together and engage in actions that benefit society and the planet,
• a safe and inclusive working environment – supported by our Employee Resource Groups, which are open to all and include Women at Unit4, Pride at Unit4, Mental Health and Access at Unit4, and People of Color at Unit4.