Project Manager

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Varicent is the industry leader in developing Sales Performance Management (SPM) software, enabling businesses worldwide to Plan, Operate and Pay effectively to drive sales performance and growth.

A named Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Sales Performance Management seven times in a row, Varicent was founded in 2005 when we pioneered sales performance management software. Evolving quickly to become the fastest growing software company in North America according to Deloitte’s Fast 50™ in 2010, Varicent was acquired by IBM in 2012 and has since been re-founded as an independent global business serving mid-size and enterprise clients with our full suite of solutions to assist in smarter territory and quota planning, efficient lead to revenue operations, and the fastest and most flexible way to pay sellers accurately and on-time. We are looking for talented, driven people that can make an impact across our organization.

REMOTE - Work from anywhere in Canada or the USA

Our Professional Services team is the leading provider in the Sales Performance Management space. We are a dynamic group of consultants, architects, and project managers who take pride in helping our clients get the most out of Varicent products by implementing solutions that meet their unique business and technical needs. Joining our practice means becoming part of a team that’s bold enough to chase experiences - like building, designing maintaining scalable compensation models for our customers, using Artificial Intelligence, captivating Visualizations, and unique and cutting-edge DB concepts. The Professional Services team at Varicent is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and believes in the value of different experiences, perspectives, and voices.

We are currently looking for an Project Manager to join our Professional Services team located throughout Canada or the United States.

In this role, you will work closely with our clients in many industries such as Financial Services, High Tech, Banking, Manufacturing, Retail and Insurance to identify, design and configure Sales Performance Management (SPM) solutions to meet their business and technical needs.

What you’ll do:

• Provide leadership and management of project resources including Varicent, client and partner resources.
• Acts as the front-line contact with client representatives on all project-related issues.
• Builds and maintains a strong referenceable customer relationship with the customer’s management and project teams.
• Manages the overall software implementation lifecycle of a project ensuring compliance with existing and future implementation standards.
• Prepares project scope and develops project plans, defines resource loading, skill requirements, milestones, and metrics per Varicent’s standard methods and practices.
• Monitors and documents project status; anticipates problems and resolves them or escalates them to appropriate level of management for resolution.
• Assist with managing the project budget including managing of forecasts against actuals, travel and expenses and collection of receivables.
• Provides direction for deployment and change management activities.
• Responsible for preparing and submitting monthly project billing report for finance.
• Works collaboratively with other internal departments (i.e. R&D, Customer Support, Training, etc.) to properly leverage resources to address customer needs.
• Provides leadership in developing skills and breadth of knowledge of project team members.
• Acts as a mentor to team members and provides constructive feedback on their performance during the performance evaluation periods.
• Properly leverages Senior and Principal Consultants to take ownership of specific accountabilities.
• Demonstrate the ability to learn new application functionality – strive to be a Product expert
• Travel to client sites domestically or internationally as required (25-80%)
  
  

What you’ll bring to Varicent:

• 5 to 7 years managing complex Enterprise Projects / ProgramsDegree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Mathematics, or a related business discipline
• PMP and Agile certified
• Experience implementing Enterprise Applications
• An analytical mindset with a keen focus on data
• Excellent project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource management skills.
• Effective time management, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Solid comprehension of databases, web applications and networking environments
• Strong business communication skills (verbal and written)
• High energy with a drive to succeed
• A desire and willingness to travel
• Confidence in yourself and in your capabilities
  
  

Benefits & Perks:

• Very competitive salary
• Variable Incentive Plan
• Bright, modern office environment and/or flexible work from home options
• Relaxed, welcoming, and supportive team - working together for your success
• Extremely high performing, results-driven, team-based environment
• Social and team-building events
  
  

Preferred candidate is located within a reasonable commuting distance of the Toronto office.

However, due to COVID-19, Varicent is currently working 100% from home until further notice.

Varicent is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. Varicent is committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

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