Project Manager

Summary

Join WorkWave as a Professional Services Project Manager and contribute to the successful implementation of Time & Attendance, Contract Management, Payroll & Finance software. This 12-month fixed-term contract, based in the UK (remote), requires proven project management experience, particularly in IT (software) & SAAS projects. You will be responsible for defining project scope, developing plans, assigning work, managing resources, and communicating progress to stakeholders. WorkWave offers a remote-first work environment, flexible time off, generous PTO, paid bonding leave, tuition reimbursement, and a robust benefits package including health and dental insurance, 401k with company match, and an Employee Assistance Program.

Requirements

• 3+ years Project Management experience, preferably gained from managing IT (software) & SAAS projects
• Proven experience of working with a project management methodology such as PRINCE2
• Successful delivery of projects - on budget and on time (Project revenue target achievement)
• Demonstrable high-level of communication, facilitation and negotiation skills
• Demonstrable experience of commercial decision making
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly develop effective working relationships with internal and external project teams
• Experience of working with Project management tools and platforms (MS Projects, Smartsheets, MS Office, G-Suite)

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, delivery teams and customers
• Define or analyzing the already defined scope, impact, resources and outcomes of the project, and gaining customer agreement to proceed
• Developing project plans and scheduling project activities
• Assigning work, sharing information around projects, delegating responsibilities, leading and supporting the project team
• Working closely with the project teams to ensure that commitments and deadlines are met
• Communicating project progress and outcomes to the delivery team, the project sponsor, the project board, and the customer
• Dealing with emerging risks and issues promptly and professionally, escalating where necessary
• Using appropriate standards, systems, resources, tools and techniques in all project management activities
• Maintaining and controlling project documentation and systems during, and on completion of the project
• Closing projects to enable revenue recognition, and to review lessons learned
• Keeping track of the progress of the work, they're involved in
• Maintaining the team's attention on the task and progress toward its completion
• Preparing weekly/monthly project status updates for customers as well as Internal Senior Management

Benefits

• We are laid back but buttoned up. We offer a casual work environment and remote work flexibility and have a passion for developing creative, innovative best in class solutions that directly contribute to the success of our customers
• We care deeply and deliver service and solutions that make a real difference in the lives of our clients and their businesses
• We openly accept others as they are and build strong partnerships based on trust
• Teamwork and collaboration is key to help our colleagues and customers solve their challenges
• Our team is energetic, fun, naturally inquisitive and eager to make an impact, we invite you to join us!
• Join our Remote-First Global Work Community: WorkWave provides an innovative and dynamic remote-first Global Work Community that encourages growth, creativity, and collaboration. No matter what stage of your career or where you live, WorkWave is your place to be part of a global company with a startup feel, where your ideas matter and your growth is a priority
• We know that there are benefits of being in the office and working from home. WorkWave promotes a healthy work/life balance and provides employees with the flexibility of collaborating in the office or the option to work virtually if desired. Our teams are well versed at working collaboratively in a fully virtual environment
• Our HQ is based at our state of the art home office in the historic Bell Works complex located in Holmdel Township, New Jersey. We keep our offices available to all to use when working remotely isn’t feasible, or to help with cross training, team building and/or brainstorming
• We have employees in over 30 states, 7 countries and many regional offices - each with their own set of perks and opportunities to give back to the local community
• Whether you work remotely or take advantage of one of our offices, you’ll find a community of WorkWavers that value diversity, and care deeply about our products, clients, our communities and each other
• Employees can expect a robust benefits package, including health and dental and 401k with company match
• Find your perfect work/life balance with our Flexible Time Off policy or generous PTO plan (role dependent) and paid holidays
• Up to 4 weeks paid bonding leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Robust Employee Assistance Program through TotalCare offering free counseling 24/7/365, plus financial counseling, legal guidance, adoption assistance services and much more!
• 24/7 access to virtual medical care with Teladoc
• Quarterly awards based on peer nominations
• Regional discounts and perks
• Opportunities to participate in charitable events and give back to the community
• We understand the impact of attracting and keeping top talent and reward intellectual curiosity and a thirst for personal and professional growth
• Encouraging our employees that already have an intimate knowledge of and passion for our products to apply for other roles within our walls just makes sense!
• Our employees have access to extensive video libraries for soft skill and role specific training available 24/7 and live trainings are provided throughout the year
• 10 Time winner of Best Place to Work in New Jersey by NJBiz!
• WorkWave has been recognized with multiple awards for its outstanding products, growth and culture, including the Inc. 5000, SaaS Award, IT World Awards, Globe Awards, Silver Stevie Award for Employer of the Year, and Best Place to Work Inc. Magazine
• Recently named one of The Software Report's 3rd annual list of the Top 100 Software Companies of 2022 (worldwide!)