Enterprise Project Manager

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• United States Practice / Department : Information Technology Internal Title : Enterprise Project Manager Work Environment : Remote / Hybrid Compensation : 140K - 160K Dudek’s journey began in 1980 with a vision to serve Southern California’s water and wastewater agencies.
• Today, we are a 100% employee-owned firm supporting clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments of communities throughout the United States.
• Our work has been recognized by leading industry organizations , and we’ve been honored with multiple national Top Workplace Awards.
• Our employee-owners are unified by a singular commitment to supporting projects that address key societal issues, such as the transition to renewable energy, infrastructure hardening and repair, environmental protection, and community resilience.
• Learn more about our award-winning culture , the benefits and perks of being a Dudekian, and the projects you will have the opportunity to shape.
• Who You Are As an employee-owner , you embrace accountability, working safely, and collaboration while thinking resourcefully and independently.
• Like all Dudekians, you are curious and solution-oriented , with the ability to adapt quickly to changes and approach challenges with a spirit of innovation .
• How You’ll Make an Impact The Enterprise Project Manager (EPM) is responsible for the planning, execution, and delivery of a portfolio of enterprise-wide projects at Dudek.
• The role involves managing multiple projects supporting the business services of Dudek, including Finance, Marketing, Project Delivery, Human Resources, Legal, Information Technology (IT), and Employee Health & Safety (EHS), ensuring the projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.  The EPM provides strong leadership to ensure that projects align with enterprise standards and organizational goals, as well as deliver measurable results.
• By employing disciplined project management practices, the EPM collaborates closely with team members across various departments to facilitate effective communication, optimize resource allocation, and proactively manage risks throughout the project lifecycle.

This role will also be responsible for mentoring employees with limited experience in project management, but who will be managing smaller, more limited project scopes and need guidance on enterprise project management standards.  This position plays a key role in advancing Dudek’s operational excellence initiatives.  Duties and Responsibilities Strategy & Planning  Collaborate with cross-functional leadership to prioritize and manage a portfolio of strategic enterprise projects that support business objectives and operational efficiency.  Lead the development of an enterprise integrated master schedule, ensuring alignment with business goals, enterprise architecture, and company standards.  Oversee the management of project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resourcing, ensuring clear documentation and consensus from all key stakeholders.  Enhance project governance standards, risk management strategies, and performance metrics for enterprise initiatives.  Organizational Leadership  Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams, fostering accountability, collaboration, and a high-performance culture.  Serve as the primary point of contact for executive leaders translating business objectives and requirements into project scope and providing ongoing portfolio status updates  Mentor and coach project team members on project management best practices, stakeholder management, and organizational change management strategies.  Ensure effective knowledge transfer and documentation to support solution sustainability and user adoption.  Project Management Leadership  Manage multiple concurrent enterprise projects from initiation through closure, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.  Drive all project activities, including leading concept of operations (CONOPS) development, business requirements gathering, solution design, testing, deployment, and user training.  Lead Request for Proposal (RFP) design, development, documentation, and selection process for professional services partners  Lead Statement of Work (SOW) design and documentation  Onboard and integrate professional services team(s)  Lead basis of estimate (BOE) development and associated projections  Define and manage schedule, deliverables, work breakdown structures (WBS), and resource loaded networks (RLN)  Review and analyze time charging and progress in alignment with WBS and RLN  Schedule and lead team meetings and coordinating project leads  Manage project lifecycle, driving key decision conclusion, and mitigating key risks  Oversee conclusion of deliverables and outcomes  Generating and documenting recurring project status updates  Resolve project issues, remove roadblocks, and escalate risks as needed to ensure successful project execution.  Enforce quality assurance processes and facilitate lessons learned to support continuous improvement across the project lifecycle.  Work closely with business leaders to manage change effectively, ensuring user readiness and stakeholder engagement.  Technical  Apply strong working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise technology implementations to guide project teams and inform strategic decisions.  Leverage Microsoft 365 services, including Teams, SharePoint, Planner, and Project for the Web, for collaboration, scheduling, document management, and progress tracking.  Facilitate adherence of technical solutions to meet enterprise architecture standards and integrate effectively with enterprise data management architecture.  Key Performance Indicators  Within-budget, within-scope, and within-schedule delivery of enterprise projects  Effective communication and satisfaction  Success rate of adoption and value realization post-implementation  Consistent adherence to project management methodology and risk mitigation practices  Minimum Qualifications PMP certification required  10+ years of enterprise project management experience, with a strong track record of managing large-scale, cross-functional enterprise projects  Demonstrated success leading ERP, HCM / HRIS, and enterprise business system implementations  Experience developing requests for proposal (RFP’s), statements of work (SOW), and working with 3rd party vendors to design, implement, and deploy enterprise solutions  Proven experience working with senior leaders and stakeholders across company departments, including Business Development, Contracts, Finance, HR, Legal, Marketing, and IT  Proficient in project management tools and collaboration platforms, especially Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, SharePoint, Planner, Project for the Web)  Experienced in scope and requirements management, budgeting, scheduling, and risk mitigation in a portfolio / project context  Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels  Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate cross-functional teams  Skilled at simplifying complexity and communicating technical and business concepts clearly  High attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment  Analytical and strategic thinker with a proactive problem-solving mindset  Strong organizational, facilitation, and decision-making skills  Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field required  Compensation :

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