Project Manager, WFM Implementation

Connors Group is seeking a Project Manager to join the Implementation Services and Support team. This role leads consulting teams in the successful implementation of Workforce Technology Systems, managing project plans, overseeing system configuration and testing, and ensuring successful delivery and deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead team of consultants to successful implementations of Workforce Technology Systems
• Develops project plans, tracks and reports progress including budgets
• Assists clients in the analysis and implementation of technical systems, software, hardware or solutions
• Evaluates client’s needs, develops and recommends configurations that support business processes
• Defines and executes on delivery and implementation plans
• Oversees test plans and troubleshooting techniques in support of final system setups
• Ensures delivery of training and end-user support during and after the implementation process
• Prepares and participates in pre-sales product demonstrations
• Development of weekly status and client presentations as required
• Keeps abreast of new technologies that provide efficiency gains for our clients’ businesses

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or relevant experience
• Industry Experience in Workforce Management Systems (Reflexis, Legion, Quinyx, INFOR, Blue Yonder, Ceridian, Red Prairie, Blue Cube, JDA, Workbrain, Empower etc.) or other relevant forecasting, scheduling and timekeeping platforms
• Experience with labor management, forecasting, scheduling, budgeting, timekeeping, attendance, accruals, and task management systems
• Strong knowledge of Project Management tools such as Microsoft Project and Smartsheets and associated methodologies
• Excellent knowledge and functional capabilities with MS Office including: Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to speak and present yourself well with client project teams
• Strong work ethic and capability to work independently
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Experience in Retail sector
• Knowledge of core IE principles, including Labor Standards, MOST, time studies
• Working knowledge of business intelligence platforms as it relates to the verticals being serviced