Project Manager

Project Manager

Innovapptive is a category-defining SaaS company building the world’s most advanced AI-powered Connected Worker Platform for the industrial sector.

Headquartered in Houston, TX, and backed by Vista Equity Partners and Tiger Global, Innovapptive’s mission is to digitally transform frontline operations and maintenance by empowering asset-intensive enterprises with real-time mobile workflows, intelligent orchestration, and Generative AI-driven insights.

Our platform is trusted by some of the world’s largest enterprises across energy, chemicals, mining, utilities, and manufacturing — including Shell, Hess,

Westlake Chemicals, W.R. Grace, Newmont Mining, and UNICEF. Customers have achieved measurable EBITDA improvements, including $40M+ annualized savings,

10x frontline productivity, and double-digit maintenance cost reductions.

Recognized by Gartner, LNS Research, and Frost & Sullivan, Innovapptive is scaling globally with teams across the U.S., India, and ANZ as we build the

next-generation AI-enabled Connected Worker platform using Gen AI, SLMs, computer vision, and predictive intelligence.

The Project Manager (PM) at Innovapptive plays a pivotal role in ensuring the successful delivery of digital transformation programs built on Innovapptive’s Connected Worker Platform. This role manages end-to-end implementation of solutions like mWorkOrder, mRounds, and Value 360 for global clients in asset-intensive industries such as Oil & Gas, Chemicals, Manufacturing, and Utilities.

The Project Manager drives scope, schedule, cost, quality, and value realization, partnering closely with customers, internal delivery teams, and cross-functional leaders to ensure measurable outcomes in safety, reliability, and productivity.

• Lead project initiation, planning, execution, and closure across multiple enterprise SaaS implementation projects.
• Develop detailed project plans, work breakdown structures (WBS), and delivery schedules aligned to Innovapptive’s Value 360 methodology (Discover → Design → Deploy → Govern).
• Track milestones, deliverables, and dependencies to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Manage changes in project scope, schedule, and resources through a structured change control process.
• Facilitate agile sprint planning, backlog grooming, and daily stand-ups for delivery tea

• Act as the primary point of contact for client program leads, IT teams, and business stakeholders.
• Build strong executive relationships and manage expectations through proactive communication and transparency.
• Conduct regular SteerCo and governance meetings, presenting progress, risks, and value metrics.
• Drive customer satisfaction and adoption, ensuring that project outcomes align with business value drivers (e.g., backlog reduction, wrench time, downtime, reliability improvements).

• Lead cross-functional delivery teams including Solution Architects, Functional Consultants, Technical Engineers, and Value Coaches.
• Coordinate between onshore and offshore resources to ensure seamless delivery.
• Provide direction, remove roadblocks, and maintain delivery velocity across all workstreams.
• Mentor junior project leads on delivery excellence, communication, and governance best practices.

• Manage project budgets, forecasts, and billing milestones to ensure revenue recognition compliance.
• Track and report Professional Services utilization, profitability, and margin performance.
• Collaborate with the PMO and Finance teams on forecasting, invoicing, and SOW adherence.
• Identify opportunities for upsell and expansion in collaboration with Account Managers and Solution Architects.

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate project risks proactively.
• Ensure adherence to Innovapptive’s delivery standards, templates, and Value 360 playbook.
• Oversee testing, UAT, and go-live readiness activities to ensure a smooth transition to support.
• Track business impact metrics post-deployment (e.g., reliability KPIs, safety metrics, schedule compliance).

• 7–10 years of experience in project management of SAP Project experience in areas such as Supply chain, Manufacturing, SAP PM, WM, function side - PP, MM - Maximo consultant, industrial asset, Sales, CRM
• Strong understanding of EAM and maintenance processes (Work Management, Planning & Scheduling, Reliability, Inspections).
• Experience managing projects integrated with systems like SAP PM, IBM Maximo.
• Familiarity with cloud delivery models, mobile solutions, and integration frameworks (REST APIs, middleware).
• Proficiency with project management tools such as MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or Asana.

• Proven success in managing multi-million-dollar, multi-phase SaaS or digital transformation programs.
• Deep understanding of agile and hybrid delivery models.
• Strong command of project financials — budget management, revenue forecasting, and profitability tracking.
• Experience in Value-based delivery — driving measurable improvements in KPIs like MTTR, backlog, and schedule compliance.

• Exceptional stakeholder management and executive presentation skills.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
• High emotional intelligence and customer-centric mindset.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering, Business, Information Systems, or equivalent.
• Project Management certification preferred
  PMP / PRINCE2
  Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP / SAFe)
  ITIL or equivalent (a plus for EAM/maintenance environments).

• Be part of a global leader in Connected Worker technology
• Lead impactful digital transformation initiatives with Fortune 500 companies
• Thrive in a high-growth, customer-centric environment
• Competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear career growth opportunities

• Competitive compensation with performance incentives
• Stock options and long-term equity participation
• Opportunity to become a deep product expert across multiple modules
• Exposure to global industrial customers and onsite training programs
• Career growth into Senior Trainer, Product Specialist, or CSM roles
• Hybrid work flexibility (India-based)

Innovapptive does not accept and will not review unsolicited resumes from search firms.

Innovapptive is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or creed, alienage or citizenship status, political affiliation, marital or partnership status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, veteran status, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, childbirth (or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, genetic disorder, genetic predisposition, carrier status, military status, familial status, or domestic violence victim status and any other basis protected under federal, state, or local laws.