Senior Project Manager (US remote- EST/CST regions only)

QAD is a world-class SaaS company providing enterprise software solutions globally, focused on fostering a collaborative culture. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery while coordinating cross-functional teams and managing project risks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end ERP implementation projects from initiation through go-live and post-deployment stabilization
• Apply PMI project management methodologies (Initiating, Planning, Executing, Monitoring & Controlling, Closing) to ensure predictable, on-time, and on-budget delivery
• Define and manage project scope, schedule, budget, risks, assumptions, and dependencies in alignment with the Statement of Work
• Establish and maintain integrated project plans, including milestones, deliverables, resource assignments, and critical paths
• Enforce formal change control processes to ensure all scope changes are documented, estimated, approved, and tracked
• Facilitate project governance, including steering committee meetings, executive communications, and formal project status reporting
• Participate in and deliver internal and customer-facing project reviews, including financial, delivery, and risk assessments
• Coordinate cross-functional teams (functional consultants, technical resources, client stakeholders, and third-party vendors)
• Ensure deliverables meet defined acceptance criteria and quality standards before the customer signs off
• Proactively identify, escalate, and resolve project risks and issues using structured mitigation and contingency planning
• Drive customer adoption and readiness through effective planning of testing, training, cutover, and go-live activities
• Align service delivery with ITIL principles, particularly around incident, change, and release management during deployment
• Maintain accurate project documentation and ensure compliance with internal delivery standards and contractual obligations
• Leverage Professional Services Automation (PSA) systems (e.g., Certinia or equivalent) for project financials, forecasting, resourcing, and billing accuracy

Requirements:

• Minimum 8 years of experience as Project Manager leading complex enterprise software/IT implementations, preferably in manufacturing, distribution or supply-chain environments
• Based in the East and Central regions of the United States
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage executive and operational stakeholders
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple concurrent projects
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% as required by project needs
• Strong customer-facing skills with a consultative, results-driven mindset
• Experience managing enterprise-level ERP projects (QAD; SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP experience)
• PMP certification preferred, but not required