Principal Project Manager

Job Description

The Company
Kantata takes professional services automation to a new level, giving people-powered businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to elevate organizational performance throughout the project lifecycle. The Kantata Cloud for Professional ServicesTM is helping over 2,000 firms in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people.
Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Creates satisfied and referenceable customers.
• Strictly applies and adheres to project governance procedures.
• Ensures all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, within defined scope, at the expected level of quality, and in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Ensures teams are adhering to methodology and maintains program and project level project schedules leveraging project management best practices.
• Manages change control process to keep projects on track and manages established change control process to maintain commercial and timeline alignment.
• Establishes and promotes collaborative and supportive project team culture, providing positive feedback and encouragement, inspiring excellent performance and value to clients.
• Completes weekly client status reports and bi-weekly pulse reports, and leads client steer meetings in coordination with client project manager. Communicates relevant information with clarity and brevity
• Applies superior ability to assess project risks and initiate appropriate risk response strategies and action plans, significantly reducing the volume and severity of project issues.
• Addresses project issues promptly and efficiently to ensure they are resolved with minimal impact on the project, leveraging appropriate Kantata and client resources.
• Ensures clients are planning and preparing for post-implementation self-sufficiency, including solution administration, superuser support, and change management.
• Recognizes potential billing issues and proactively resolves them ahead of billing dates to avoid invoicing disputes and/or payment delays.
• Maintains task-level EAC to ensure accurate revenue reporting and forecasting. Manages projects with financials in mind to ensure revenue can be recognized on a timely basis.
• Proactively alerts resource managers to changes in allocations and resource release dates.
• Expert in project management best practices and drives methodology and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the software/services industry within the role of a senior level Project Manager
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large, global, complex enterprise projects.
• Experience working in the Professional Services / Consulting market with a sound understanding of the underlying business model and business processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including C-level
• A recognized Project Management qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Training in Project Management discipline is a must.
• Experience of the PSA software category is desirable but not mandatory
• Knowledge of the Salesforce Force.com platform is desirable but not mandatory
• Strong team spirit and desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Senior-level experience in the role of a Project Manager with progressively larger and more complex projects
• Hands-on experience in running waterfall projects, and agile projects is additionally a plus.

Compensation:

• The base salary range for this position is GBP £70,000 - GBP £85,000.
• This position is eligible to participate in a Company Wide Bonus Plan.

*The above represents the expected salary range for this job requisition. Other compensation considerations include: location, relevant experience and other job-related factors.
Our Philosophy
We know every company can be successful with the right technology and when people are at the core. We believe that we’re better together - that working hand-in-hand brings the best thoughts to the table and creates an environment of learning and growth. Here, you’ll enjoy:

• An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture - ditch the silo!
• Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company
• The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business
• A vibrant, collaborative and devoted team, who still makes time for fun

At Kantata, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all people. We value, respect, and celebrate everyone’s unique strengths from all different walks of life. As we continue to cultivate diversity within the company, our product (and people!) innovation continues to flourish.
Kantata is an Equal Opportunity Employer.