Job Summary: This role will lead the Project Management Organization (PMO) for Elovate, with all Project Managers reporting directly. This person should be an accomplished Project Manager with the ability to manage and lead a team of Project Management professionals in the effective delivery of complicated Infrastructure and Software implementations. This role will be directly responsible for ensuring that all inputs are captured and applied to the professional services financial forecast. A successful person in this role will have a detailed understanding of all current projects and the drivers affecting project slippage and driving opportunities to pull projects forward. The successful candidate for this role should also have a strong Business Acumen, understanding business financials and how they affect the overall success of Elovate. Job Description: This role will lead the Project Management Organization (PMO) for Elovate, with all Project Managers reporting directly. This person should be an accomplished Project Manager with the ability to manage and lead a team of Project Management professionals in the effective delivery of complicated Infrastructure and Software implementations. This role will be directly responsible for ensuring that all inputs are captured and applied to the professional services financial forecast. A successful person in this role will have a detailed understanding of all current projects and the drivers affecting project slippage and driving opportunities to pull projects forward. The successful candidate for this role should also have a strong Business Acumen, understanding business financials and how they affect the overall success of Elovate. Responsibilities: People management of the Project Managers Talent Management/1 on 1s/Quarterly and Yearly Reviews Budget and capacity of the team Act as the subject matter expert for Project Management, leading best practices and ensuring the creation, implementation, and maintenance of project artifacts (i.e. RAID Logs, Project Schedules, Milestone Acceptances, etc). Work directly with the Director of Professional Services and the Director of Finance to create and maintain the revenue forecast for each quarter and fiscal year Work collaboratively with the finance team to create and submit the proper documentation for CapEx approvals Work collaboratively with the finance team to improve our ability to accurately model costs and schedules. Engage in the sales process for new business bids, ensuring that realistic schedules and costs are estimated for new business as well as provide input on the forecasting of new business into the fiscal year forecast. Act as a point of escalation for customers, ensuring that customer needs are met and working across teams to ensure that deliverables are met. Establish and maintain project governance standards, ensuring consistent delivery practices and reporting across all programs. Own and continuously improve the PMO playbook, tools, and delivery frameworks to increase efficiency and reduce project risk. This person’s success will be measured through a combination of metrics: Total Revenue by Quarter/Year Schedule Actuals versus Initial Forecast Project Budget Overrun Qualifications: 5+ years experience in leading a PMO Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, or equivalent) and financial forecasting/reporting platforms. 5+ years experience in Project Management within Software/Technology industry Strong Business Acumen – understanding of business financials and metrics Ability to present status and financials to executive management Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams to achieve gaols Strong written and verbal communication skills Experience in handling customer escalations Worker Type: Regular Number of Openings Available: 0 Elovate, a Modaxo company, leverages data-driven technology to transform traffic management and safety. Our innovative automated enforcement solutions empower communities with tools to prevent dangerous driving behaviors, saving lives and fostering safer streets. Learn more at www.elovate.com. About Modaxo Modaxo is a global technology organization passionate about moving the world’s people. Working both together and independently, our collective of businesses are committed to delivering software and technology solutions that help connect people with the places they need to go for work, family, and everyday life. Learn more at Modaxo.com.
