Program Implementation Manager
Program Manager, Global Solutions Delivery
Vendavo | United States. Must have access to a major airport
Vendavo Overview
Vendavo is the leading provider of price management and optimization solutions for business-to-business companies worldwide. Vendavo solutions (On-premise, Mobile and Private Cloud) include comprehensive pricing analysis, optimization, price setting, and deal execution capabilities that help companies improve profits through the art of science and big data. Over 100 Leading Gortune-2,000 companies across chemicals, high-tech, industrial manufacturing, and distribution industries leverage Vendavo solutions to drive higher profits. We’re making a difference in business, and we’re looking for energetic, talented professionals to grow our team. If you are someone who is driven to make a global impact and believes in a culture of mutual respect, with focus on customer success, then you need to join us here at Vendavo!
Position Overview
As Vendavo expands into new product and market segments, we are looking for a highly skilled Program Manager to drive successful implementations of Vendavo’s Enterprise Software Solutions, within our Global 2,000 customers. You will play a critical role in managing cross-functional global teams, to ensure customer implementation success, including responsibility for overall budget, statement of work, profitability and developing and maintaining excellent customer relationships. You will be the main point of contact for each customer project you manage. You will be part of the team that enables Vendavo to enter a new phase of growth!
As a Program Manager, You Will
- Develop and maintain strong customer relationships at project and executive levels
- Drive strategic goals, oversee technical and functional specifications, and generate and maintain detailed implementation plans
- Be responsible for overall project budget and project profitability
- Manage and regularly review overall program timeline, status, milestones and risks
- Lead cross-functional global teams and associated work streams during the implementation
- Coordinate activities across other areas that may impact the program
- Provide governance structure and work with teams to monitor/drive stakeholder management and communications
- Lead scrum meetings and facilitate Agile principals
- What You Need To Be Successful In This Role
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent in business, Management Information Systems or related field
- 10+ years of Project/Program Management experience in large-scale Enterprise Software implementations, which span multiple customer business units and are multi-divisional deployments
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to build trusted partnerships with executives and project teams, both internal and external
- Strong working knowledge of Software Implementation Methodologies.
- Experience with Agile methodologies
- Knowledge of Project Management Software Tools, such as Microsoft Project, Rally or VersionOne
- Proven record of managing project budgets and profitability
- Demonstrated experience managing teams, successfully resolving complex business and application problems in a timely manner
- Pricing experience not required, but desirable
- Weekly travel requirement is up to 75%, within the United States and occasional international travel may be required when needed
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives simultaneously
- Certifications: PMP or CSM desirable
- Why You Will Like Working At Vendavo
- Our drive to constantly innovate attracts the best and brightest talent
- Full benefits and competitive compensation
- Work from home