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Enterprise Project Manager

Enterprise Project Manager

Aptitude 8Mesa, AZ, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Enterprise Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Enterprise Project Manager to orchestrate complex, enterprise-scale technical consulting projects (typically 750+ hours). This role demands a strategic-minded professional who can navigate intricate stakeholder landscapes and act as a critical partner in project success by providing the structure, governance, and analysis needed to keep implementations aligned with enterprise objectives.

Project Governance & Leadership

  • Build and maintain detailed project plan frameworks, including work breakdown structures, critical paths, and dependency tracking.
  • Manage project governance processes such as steering committee protocols, escalation paths, and decision frameworks.
  • Develop sophisticated project charters that connect technical deliverables to enterprise-level strategic objectives and clearly defined success metrics.

Client and Stakeholder Management

  • Cultivate and nurture strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Establish and manage client expectations and communication cadences, ensuring transparency regarding project scope, timelines, and deliverables.
  • Facilitate steering committee meetings and executive reporting, ensuring C-suite stakeholders have clear visibility into progress, risks, and decisions required.
  • Drive cross-functional alignment by coordinating communication across technical teams, business units, vendors, and geographically distributed delivery teams.

    • Budget Tracking & Forecasting

  • Implement robust hours budget monitoring frameworks with real-time burn rate analysis, earned value management, and predictive forecasting models.
  • Conduct variance analysis, develop corrective action plans for budget deviations, and provide executives with clear budget forecasts and performance-to-plan reporting.
  • Manage scope modifications and change orders with full impact assessments on budget and timeline.

    • Risk Management

  • Maintain comprehensive RAID logs with mitigation strategies, contingency planning, and early-warning indicators for high-impact scenarios.
  • Ensure critical dependencies are actively tracked, communicated, and resolved across stakeholders.

    • Delivery Excellence & Quality Assurance

  • Implement stage-gate reviews, milestone tracking, and acceptance criteria frameworks to safeguard delivery quality.
  • Coordinate UAT and adoption readiness to ensure deliverables meet business and technical requirements.
  • Support continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and best practices for future projects.

    • Communication & Reporting

  • Develop executive-ready dashboards and status reports with KPI tracking, trend analysis, and budget performance insights.
  • Facilitate structured stakeholder sessions including sprint planning, retrospectives, and weekly check-ins with clear agendas and tracked action items.
  • Prepare and present project status updates to executive steering committees, including recommendations to inform strategic decisions.
  • Maintain transparent communication channels through real-time project visibility tools and stakeholder portals.

    • Required Qualifications

  • 710 years of enterprise project management experience in professional services or technical consulting environments.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale technical projects (750+ hours, 1030+ contributors) with multiple integration points and dependencies.
  • Demonstrated success in client-facing roles with enterprise-level organizations (Fortune 1000 preferred).
  • Expert proficiency in enterprise project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) and tools (ClickUp), with the ability to adapt approaches to project requirements.
  • Advanced financial management skills, including earned value management (EVM), forecasting, and variance analysis.
  • Experience with professional services automation (PSA) tools and resource management systems.
  • Strong technical understanding of software development lifecycles, system integrations, and data migration processes.
  • Superior written and verbal communication skills, with proven ability to present to C-level executives and steering committees.
  • Exceptional executive presence and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate across senior stakeholder groups.
  • Excellent organizational discipline to keep projects moving forward amidst competing priorities.

    • Required Qualifications

  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification.
  • Background in HubSpot ecosystem and CRM implementations.
  • Prior consulting firm experience managing billable projects and client reporting.
  • Agile / Scrum certifications (CSM, SAFe, etc.).
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