Principal Consultant, SPM Implementation

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States, +1 more country.

📋 Description

• Manage end-to-end SPM implementations following sales, encompassing discovery, maturity assessment, portfolio design, rollout, and adoption.

• Develop demand intake processes, capacity planning, prioritization, and governance cadence.

• Provide guidance to PMO and portfolio leaders regarding organizational maturity and SPM transformation initiatives.

• Convert legacy processes from tools like Clarity and Planview into modular experiences based on Tempo.

• Occasionally assist in pre-sales activities for competitive displacement opportunities.

• Create the SPM implementation playbook, maturity model, and reference architectures for Tempo.

• Facilitate enablement for Customer Success, sales teams, and partners.

• Offer field learning insights and product feedback to the product teams.

• Build the case for hiring and subsequently recruit and lead a small practice team.

• Establish a consistent methodology and implementation standards delivered by partners.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in SPM implementation, including multiple projects involving Planview, Clarity, Jira Align, ServiceNow SPM, Targetprocess, or similar tools.

• Experience may be gained from a vendor, consultancy, enterprise PMO, or Atlassian Solution Partner environment.

• Proficient in demand management, capacity and scenario planning, investment funding, benefits realization, and Lean Portfolio Management.

• Knowledge of maturity stages in project, portfolio, and strategic management.

• Established credibility with PMO directors and portfolio leaders.

• Capability to challenge executives when necessary.

• Competence to independently manage SPM implementations.

• Certifications such as SPC, PfMP, PMP, or CIS-SPM are advantageous but not mandatory.

• Experience with the Atlassian ecosystem is a plus.

• Previous experience in practice-building is preferred.

• Resume must be submitted in English.

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is advertised.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.

• Unlimited vacation in most locations.

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and savings plan.

• Training reimbursement opportunities.

• Work-from-home reimbursement.

• Professional development opportunities, including conferences, courses, and mentorship.

• Optional in-person meet-ups.

• Opportunity to travel to international offices.

• Employee referral program.

• Social activities, both in-person and virtual.

• Chance to make a significant impact on the business.