Senior Project Manager

Position Summary
 
As a Senior Project Manager in our SaaS environment, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the planning, execution, and delivery of projects tailored for the automotive industry. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that projects meet client needs, are completed on time, and align with our strategic objectives.
 

Key Responsibilities:

· Project Planning & Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Lead project execution from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope.

· Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary point of contact and escalation for clients, internal stakeholders and third parties. Facilitate communication and manage expectations to ensure project alignment with business goals.

· Team Leadership: Lead and mentor project teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment. Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.

· Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies. Proactively address issues that may impact project timelines or deliverables.

· Performance Tracking: Monitor project progress using relevant metrics and tools. Provide regular status reports to stakeholders and adapt project plans as necessary to ensure successful delivery.

· Quality Assurance: Ensure all project deliverables meet quality standards and client specifications. Implement best practices in project management and software development.

· Develop Process, focusing on continuous improvement: Develop processes and identify process enhancements.

· Backlog Management: Manage contract backlog to revenue goals. Claims contract lines in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley guidelines.

Qualifications & Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.

· PMP or equivalent certification preferred.

· 5+ years of project management experience in a SaaS environment, preferably within the automotive industry.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills, with a talent for building relationships cross-functionally at all levels.

· Strong understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

· Proven experience and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, balance competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

· Proficient in project management tools (e.g., Jira, MS Project) and collaborative platforms (e.g., Confluence, SharePoint, Salesforce, MS Teams).

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on delivering high-quality results.

· Data analysis and visualization skills including dashboard creation (e.g. Power BI).

This is a remote position.

Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

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