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Senior Project Manager

Itasca, Illinois, usFull-time$84k–$112k2026-10-27 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Planning, leading, executing, monitoring, controlling, and closing IFS ERP implementation projects to ensure value realization for customers and revenue generation for IFS.

Role type

Senior IC Project Manager (ERP Implementation)

Builds

IFS ERP implementations and consulting services

Domain

Enterprise Software / ERP / Cloud-based platforms

Required skills

Project management methodologies, ERP system knowledge, resource allocation, risk management, stakeholder management, change request management, financial tracking, team leadership, commercial mindset, industry insights

Preferred skills

IFS Software knowledge, Agile methodology, Prince2 or PMP certification, specific industry knowledge

Technologies

IFS Software, ERP systems

Responsibilities

Lead development and execution of detailed project plans ensuring financial and timeline adherence; Strategically allocate resources to optimize project delivery efficiency; Set up and oversee project governance structures, reporting, and financial tracking; Lead risk management efforts, proactively mitigating project challenges; Assess Change Requests and coordinate necessary adjustments; Deliver compelling presentations on IFS Success Offerings to customers and stakeholders; Manage team coordination, delegation, and workload balancing; Evaluate team performance and provide guidance on skill enhancement; Drive team cohesion through consistent communication and methodology application; Identify opportunities for upselling services to enhance customer satisfaction; Work closely with Solution Architects to define clear implementation activities; Act as a key communication bridge between stakeholders, senior management, and project teams; Apply a commercial mindset to maximize customer value; Motivate the project team and manage conflicts effectively.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC