SPAR Solutions is dedicated to helping clients scale and grow through innovative customer and employee experiences. They are seeking a dynamic Project Manager with consulting experience to lead project teams in implementing cloud solutions for CRM and Contact Centers, ensuring alignment and effective execution of projects.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans outlining tasks, timelines, dependencies, and key deliverables
- Engage with cross-functional stakeholders within the IT/SaaS sector to ensure alignment and seamless execution
- Manage Scope of Work (SOW) effectively, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and aligned with client expectations
- Lead Agile/Scrum ceremonies, including Sprint Planning, Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Implement a hybrid approach by leveraging Agile, Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall methodologies, as needed
- Maintain project tracking in Jira ensuring all stories have descriptions, acceptance criteria, and estimates. Asana or ClickUp experience a plus
- Oversee resource allocation, timesheet approvals, and workload balancing in Polaris
- Monitor project risks, maintain a risk log, and proactively mitigate potential issues before they escalate
- Establish clear stakeholder communication, including project updates, status reports, and expectation management
- Collaborate closely with development, design, and implementation teams to understand project details (both functional and technical). You don’t need to code but must understand the project and its deliverables
- Ensure adherence to SDLC and DevOps best practices, with an ability to navigate technical project delivery
- Foster a consultative approach, understanding client needs, articulating solutions, and guiding teams toward successful outcomes
- Handle multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining efficiency, organization, and prioritization of tasks
- Adapt project management methodologies based on project requirements and business objectives
Requirements:
- 6+ years of experience as a Project Manager, preferably in an Agile environment
- Strong understanding of Agile methodologies, including Scrum, Kanban, and Waterfall
- Experience managing IT consulting projects, particularly within the SaaS or CRM space
- Expertise in SOW management, workload estimation, tracking, and reporting
- Hands-on experience with Jira (preferred) or similar tools (Asana, Rally, ClickUp) for project tracking and reporting
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills with experience working in a consulting environment
- Knowledge of Salesforce or other CRM platforms
- Excellent problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a proactive mindset
- High emotional intelligence, effective communication, and the ability to manage relationships across various organizational levels
- Preferred certifications: PMP (strongly preferred), CSM, PMI-ACP, or PSM