A Day in the Life as a Coach

Manage a team with a diverse background and experiences while ensuring their self-development and career advancement plans are established, well-communicated and executed effectively 

Establish and achieve team and individual targets; this includes identifying appropriate professional skill and technical mentoring plans for each team member through effective performance management techniques 

Participate in resourcing decisions along with other Project Management Team Managers and Senior Leadership, carefully balancing capacity across the team with Stoneridge Software's other priorities 

Ensure direct reports’ utilization and other operational metrics are consistently met 

Lead and ensure direct reports are practicing the Stoneridge Software implementation methodology including continuous improvement activities 

Build and manage strong relationships with internal teams to facilitate the sharing of information to ensure informed business prioritization and decision making 

Collaborate across delivery departments to ensure "On-brand Delivery" to projects 

Operate as an outstanding people leader, with proven track record of attracting, retaining, and cultivating high performing talent that is both a company fit and will contribute in meaningful ways to the long-term goals of Stoneridge Software 

Partner with the Director of Project Management to drive the improvement, implementation and maintenance of Project Management standards, methodologies, processes, tools, and templates

Act as client-facing escalation point as needed

A Day in the Life as a Player

• Lead and manage successful delivery of Dynamics 365 projects

• Work with Stoneridge Leadership to create trusting executive relationships with our clients' teams and client key stakeholders 

• Understand project (including client's) resource capabilities and constraints and adjust the project plan accordingly

• Manage project scope, team activities and project dependencies to ensure on time and within budget (and other KPIs) project deliverables that meet the client’s stated objectives and goals 

• Drive effective project communication through organizing and leading steering committee meetings, project planning meetings, and recurring team meetings

• Mitigate risks, manage issues and escalations on projects and within your team of direct reports

• Adhere to Stoneridge Software’s implementation methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience

• 5+ years of experience leading, managing and motivating a team through various stages of growth and learning development 

• Previous experience acting as a player/coach strongly preferred 

• 5+ years of direct work experience in a project management capacity, some of which include the direct implementation of ERP and/or CRM solutions 

• Previous experience in a consulting environment required 

• A track record of exceptional partnering across various internal business groups, executive stakeholders and execution partners with ability to build solid relationships with individuals at all levels 

• PMP, CSM or CAPMdesignation preferred

• Proven ability to drive impact and effectively influence, with the ability to work broadly across disparate groups to gain agreement on direction, integrate disparate opinions into cohesive strategy/message and present/defend recommendations (all levels of an organization, technical and non-technical, client and internal) 

• Ability to break down complex solutions, project plans, and concepts into easy consumption for both technical and non-technical individuals 

• Previous experience creating or contributing to the establishment and/or improvement of project management processes, methodologies, templates, tools, and other standards preferred 

• Ability to effectively push yourself and those around you to accomplish the goals at hand and know how to juggle multiple complex projects/priorities simultaneously. You know how to identify an issue before it arises and provide proactive solutions 

• Exceptional written, verbal and creative communication skills, including ability to translate insight into content, create visual or written presentations as well as create overall communication plans 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics technologies and/or ERP and CRM implementations 

• Ability to deal with ambiguity and navigate uncertain situations to drive for clarity; work calmly and maintain good judgment in a fast-paced, high-speed environment 

• Motivated self-starter 

• Ability to communicate effectively in both spoken and written English
*Years of experience are not required to be consecutive

Work Location: This position is available remotely in the United States or Canada.
Travel Required:  Incumbent is expected to travel across the United States and Canada for industry events and, as needed, for onsite client, project, delivery, or in‑person collaboration at company office locations in Fargo, ND and Minneapolis, MN. Travel is expected to be up to 25% of the role. 
Visa Sponsorship Information: Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. or Canada.

Compensation

Our philosophy is to provide compensation that is Competitive, Equitable, and Driven by Performance.  Various factors impact our pay ranges including market conditions and national salary data. To determine competitive salaries within this range we consider candidates skills, qualifications, and experience. These are national ranges, inclusive of bonus opportunities and could represent multiple role levels.
US (USD): $137,600-$198,100
Canada (CAD): C$175,200-$262,300
Stoneridge reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement. 

Health and Wellness

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) contribution program (US) or RRSP Benefits (Canada)
Life insurance
Disability Benefits
Paid parental leave
Paid flexible time off
Paid sick time (US) or floater days (Canada)
Paid holidays
Flexible work schedules
Mobile/internet reimbursement
Employee and family assistance program
Learning and development funding
Employer charitable contribution
Paid business mileage
Home office and wellness allowance (US Only)
HSA contribution (US Only)