Project Lead

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Oversee Acumatica implementation projects from the initial discovery phase and planning through to go-live and subsequent support.

• Manage project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and deliverables to guarantee successful outcomes.

• Serve as the main contact point for project stakeholders and executive sponsors.

• Facilitate project meetings, provide status updates, and conduct governance activities.

• Proactively identify and address project risks, obstacles, and resource limitations.

• Ensure timely project delivery within budget and in alignment with client expectations.

• Conduct assessments of business processes and lead requirements gathering workshops.

• Design scalable Acumatica solutions that align with the objectives of the client’s business.

• Configure and enhance Acumatica modules and workflows based on specific business needs.

• Offer strategic insights on ERP best practices, process enhancements, and system adoption.

• Collaborate with technical teams regarding customizations, integrations, reporting, and data migration efforts.

• Ensure that solution designs promote long-term scalability and operational efficiency.

• Cultivate strong client relationships and act as a trusted advisor throughout the engagement lifecycle.

• Understand client goals, challenges, and growth strategies to provide informed recommendations.

• Manage stakeholder expectations via proactive communication and transparent project management.

• Address client concerns, issues, and escalations with professionalism and a sense of urgency.

• Identify opportunities for system optimization, additional services, and fostering long-term partnerships.

• Provide guidance and support to consultants, analysts, and technical resources.

• Mentor junior consultants on Acumatica functionality, implementation methodologies, and consulting best practices.

• Coordinate project resources and manage workload distribution across engagements.

• Promote collaboration, accountability, and knowledge-sharing within project teams.

• Support the professional development and growth of team members within the consulting division.

• Establish and uphold implementation standards, templates, methodologies, and best practices.

• Conduct quality evaluations of project deliverables and solution designs.

• Ensure that documentation, testing, training, and deployment activities meet established delivery standards.

• Contribute to the creation of reusable implementation tools, accelerators, and project resources.

• Drive initiatives aimed at continuous improvement to enhance delivery efficiency and consistency.

• Contribute to the expansion and maturity of Kalpa's Acumatica practice.

• Provide insights into industry trends, product capabilities, and emerging technologies.

• Assist with presales activities, solution demonstrations, and project scoping efforts as needed.

• Collaborate with leadership on delivery strategies, resource planning, and service development initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of ERP consulting and implementation experience, with a focus on project leadership roles.

• Significant experience leading Acumatica implementation projects through the entire project lifecycle.

• Comprehensive understanding of ERP business processes, including finance, operations, supply chain, manufacturing, distribution, or project accounting.

• Proven experience in gathering requirements, facilitating workshops, and designing business solutions.

• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, budgets, timelines, and stakeholder expectations effectively.

• Strong client-facing consulting skills with effective communication capabilities for engaging executive stakeholders.

• Experience leading cross-functional teams within a consulting or professional services context.

• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.

• Self-driven and comfortable operating in a remote work environment.

• Acumatica certifications are highly preferred.

• Previous experience within an ERP consulting organization or as an implementation partner.

• Project management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or Scrum certifications are advantageous.

• Experience with ERP integrations, reporting solutions, and initiatives for transforming business processes.

• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent client engagements.

• Familiarity with change management and user adoption strategies is beneficial.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits package.

• Company-provided equipment for your remote work setup.

• Competitive compensation structure.

• Variable compensation opportunities.

• Loyalty compensation rewards.

• Opportunity to lead impactful ERP transformation projects.

• Work in a high-autonomy, high-trust environment.

• Influence the growth and development of Kalpa's Acumatica practice.

• Collaborate with experienced ERP professionals and industry experts.

• Develop long-term client partnerships and strategic business relationships.

• Be a part of a growing organization that prioritizes ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.