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The Company

Kantata takes professional services automation to a new level, giving people-powered businesses the clarity, control, and confidence they need to elevate organizational performance throughout the project lifecycle. The Kantata Cloud for Professional Services™ is helping over 2,000 firms in more than 100 countries focus on and optimize their most important asset: their people.

Kantata is well-capitalized, hiring, and growing our loyal and diversified customer base faster than we ever have. Most importantly, we have a clear vision of where we’re going and how to get there. (Hint: It involves you.) Did we mention that Kantata is also an awesome place to work? You’ll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a team that loves what they do. A talented team, great perks, and an amazing culture = an employee-rated Best Place to Work!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Strictly applies and adheres to project governance procedures.
• Ensures all deliverables are completed on time, within budget, within defined scope, at expected level of quality and in accordance with contractual commitments.
• Ensures teams are adhering to methodology and maintains program and project level project schedules leveraging project management best practices.
• Manages change control process to keep project on track and manages established change control process to maintain commercial and timeline alignment..
• Completes weekly client status reports and bi-weekly pulse reports, and leads client steerco meetings in coordination with client project manager. Communicates relevant information with clarity and brevity.
• Applies superior ability to assess project risks and initiates appropriate risk response strategies and action plans, significantly reducing the volume and severity of project issues.
• Addresses project issues promptly and efficiently to ensure they are resolved with minimal impact to the project, leveraging appropriate Kantata and client resources.
• Recognizes potential billing issues and proactively resolves ahead of billing dates to avoid invoicing disputes and/or payment delays.
• Manages projects with financials in mind to ensure revenue can be recognized on a timely basis.
• Proactively alerts resource managers to changes in allocations and resource release dates.
• Expert in project management best practices and drives methodology and process improvements.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the software / services industry within the role of a senior level Project Manager
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage large, global, complex enterprise projects.
• Experience of working in the Professional Services / Consulting market with a sound understanding of the underlying business model and business processes
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization, including C-level
• A recognized Project Management qualification is desirable but not mandatory. Training in Project Management discipline is a must.
• Experience of the PSA software category is desirable but not mandatory
• Knowledge of the Salesforce Force.com platform is desirable but not mandatory
• Strong team spirit and desire to work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent listening, negotiation and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• 7+ yrs in the role of a Project manager with progressively larger and more complex projects
• Hands on experience of running waterfall projects, agile projects additionally a plus.

Our Philosophy
We know every company can be successful with the right technology and when people are at the core. We believe that we’re better together – that working hand-in-hand brings the best thoughts to the table and creates an environment of learning and growth. Here, you’ll enjoy:

• An intentionally engaging and collaborative culture – ditch the silo!
• Strong work-life balance that’s a true focus of the company
• The chance to learn from some of the best people in the business
• A vibrant, collaborative and devoted team, who still makes time for fun

At Kantata, we strive to create an inclusive workplace that upholds the dignity of all people. We value, respect, and celebrate everyone’s unique strengths from all different walks of life. As we continue to cultivate diversity within the company, our product (and people!) innovation continues to flourish.

Kantata is an Equal Opportunity Employer.