[Hiring] Senior Business Applications Project Manager @thinkahead

thinkahead; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Business Applications Project Manager to oversee complex initiatives related to enterprise business applications. The role requires significant experience in project management, particularly with ERP and CRM systems. Successful candidates will possess strong leadership and communication skills, and will be responsible for ensuring alignment and delivery of high-impact projects across multiple business units.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid company holidays

Paid time off

Paid parental and caregiver leave

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience managing business application or IT projects.
• PMP, PMI-ACP or comparable certification required.
• Experience with Salesforce and NetSuite platforms.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-visibility projects related to ERP and CRM systems.
• Develop project roadmaps aligned with business goals.
• Prepare executive-level communications and presentations.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Agile Methodologies

Change Management

Vendor Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

May 31, 2025 - thinkahead is hiring a remote Senior Business Applications Project Manager. Salary: on-target earnings based on experience. Location: USA.

AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

AtAHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging,where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD.

We are an equal opportunity employer,anddo not discriminatebased onan individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, maritalstatus,or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived.

We embraceall candidatesthatwillcontribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas andperspectives atAHEAD.

The Senior Business Applications Project Manager is responsible for overseeing complex, cross-functional initiatives related to the implementation, enhancement, and optimization of enterprise business applications. This role leads high-impact projects and programs across multiple business units, ensuring alignment with organizational strategy. The Senior Business Applications Project Manager partners with senior leadership, business stakeholders, IT, and application teams to drive successful outcomes, ensure business readiness, and deliver long-term value

Roles & Responsibilities

Lead strategic, high-visibility projects and programs related to business systems such as ERP (e.g., NetSuite), CRM (e.g., Salesforce), and other enterprise platforms

Drive all aspects of the project lifecycle, including scope definition, planning, execution, change management, and benefits realization

Develop detailed project and program roadmaps that align with business goals and stakeholder priorities

Collaborate with inter-departmental and cross-functional team members to gather requirements, identify dependencies, and define measurable success criteria

Identify and manage program risks, dependencies, and issues; escalate appropriately and ensure mitigation plans are in place

Prepare executive-level communications, dashboards, and presentations highlighting status, risks, KPIs, and impact

Foster a culture of ownership and accountability among project teams and provide mentoring or guidance to less experienced project managers

Champion best practices in project delivery, agile/hybrid methodologies, and business process improvement

Conduct lessons learned and continuous improvement activities post-implementation

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Information Technology, or related field

7+ years of experience leading business application or IT projects

PMP, PMI-ACP, or comparable certification

Experience managing enterprise-level programs or portfolios

Demonstrated success managing multi-system initiatives involving platforms such as Salesforce and NetSuite

Proven ability to manage enterprise-wide initiatives with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities

Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence, lead change, and drive alignment at all levels

Expertise in project and program management frameworks (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid)

Experience using Jira and Confluence for project management

Strong knowledge of business systems and processes across finance, sales, and operations

Skilled at managing vendor relationships and third-party deliverables

Experience with resource planning, financial tracking, and benefits realization

Comfortable navigating ambiguity and driving clarity in complex environments

Familiarity with change management frameworks and organizational readiness planning

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

USA Employment Benefits include:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

- 401(k)

- Paid company holidays

- Paid time off

- Paid parental and caregiver leave

- Plus more! See benefits https://www.aheadbenefits.com/ for additional details.

The compensation range indicated in this posting reflects the On-Target Earnings (“OTE”) for this role, which includes a base salary and any applicable target bonus amount. This OTE range may vary based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and geographic location.