Project Manager

Centric Software provides an AI-enabled product-concept-to-commercialization platform for retailers, brands, and manufacturers. The Project Manager leads client-facing, end-to-end deployments of Centric PLM, managing project planning, budgets, timelines, risks, scope changes, compliance, and coordination across client and internal teams.

Responsibilities:

• Develop detailed project plans, timelines, resource allocation schedules, and communication strategies in accordance with the PMO standards
• Provide and regularly update an accurate resource allocation forecasts. Monitor project hours, resources, and expenses against the budget. Provide a weekly budget report
• Serve as the day-to-day point of contact for the client project team, managing expectations, coordinating meetings, and facilitating all key project milestones (e.g., Blueprinting, configuration, testing. training, go-live)
• Rigorously execute the project using Centric implementation methodology, ensuring all required internal documentation and phase gate approvals are completed and auditable
• Proactively identify, track, and mitigate project risks and issues. Manage all scope change requests using the formal change control process, escalating potential budget or timeline threats to the Director as needed
• Coordinate activities between the client’s team, the internal technical consultants, and subject matter experts (SMEs) to ensure smooth transitions between project phases
• Ensure that the deployed solution is aligned with the customer’s expectations
• Successfully complete all assigned projects within the defined timeline variance established by the PMO
• Pass all internal project audits demonstrating adherence to PMO documentation, methodology and forecasting standards
• Ensure a clean, successful transition to the Customer Support/ CS Team

Requirements:

• Experience level: 10 Years
• Demonstrated proficiency in managing complex, multi-phase enterprise software implementation projects
• Strong working knowledge of relevant project management tools (e.g., Jira, Asana, MS Project)
• Practical understanding of Centric PLM integration with typical client business processes and IT environments
• Proven ability to run effective project steering committee meetings and clearly articulate complex technical and business issues to both client and internal stakeholders
• A Formal training or certification in a recognized project management methodology (e.g., PMP, CAPM, or Scrum Master) is preferred