Senior Project Manager - CPQ Implementation

About the job Senior Project Manager - CPQ Implementation

Inizio Partners is an MBE-certified recruitment firm serving clients globally. Our clients include Fortune 500 companies, consulting firms, defense contractors, government organizations, startups, private equity & venture capital firms, etc.

We are currently looking to hire a Senior Project Manager - CPQ Implementation for a large multinational manufacturing company. This project is scheduled to be kicked off in late June 2023 and is expected to be a multi-year engagement.

Job Summary:

Senior Project Manager is expected to have extensive experience in managing product Configuration, Pricing, and Quoting (CPQ) implementation projects for large manufacturing customers. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record of successfully delivering complex CPQ projects, leading cross-functional teams, 3rd party vendors, and collaborating with customers and stakeholders to ensure project success.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end CPQ implementation projects for large manufacturing customers, from project planning to deployment.

Define project scope, timelines, and deliverables, and communicate them effectively to all stakeholders.

Develop and manage project budgets, resources, and risks, and ensure adherence to project schedules and budgets.

Lead and motivate cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, testers, and other stakeholders, to achieve project objectives.

Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to ensure project success, manage expectations, and resolve issues and conflicts.

Manage project communication, including status reporting, issue tracking, and change management, and ensure timely and accurate reporting to all stakeholders.

Ensure compliance with project management best practices, standards, and methodologies, and continuously improve project management processes and tools. Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.

10+ years of experience in project management, including at least 5 years of experience in managing CPQ implementation projects for large manufacturing customers.

Experience in managing large-scale implementation in a highly matrixed environment.

Experience in working in a Hybrid Agile project environment is necessary.

Experience with CPQ software solutions, such as Configit, Oracle Configurator, Salesforce CPQ, Oracle CPQ, or other similar products.

Experience in managing projects with extensive Data migration, Integrations, and Reporting required.

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and workflows, including sales, engineering, and production.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with customers, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders, competing priorities, and tight deadlines.

Project management certifications, such as PMP or Agile, are a plus.

Job type: Contract

Duration: 12+ months

Location: Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area (Hybrid 2-3 days/week from the office)

Start Date: June 3rd week, 2023